Wachacha retires from IHS

After 40 years of federal service, Mary Wachacha, an EBCI tribal member, has retired from the Indian Health Service. She began her federal career in June 1971 when she joined the Peace Corps and served for two and a half as a Professor at a women’s college in...

Maney indicted on four counts

Christopher Maney, an EBCI tribal member, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 4 on a four-count federal indictment.  According to information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Maney was indicted on the following: – One count of assault with a dangerous weapon (that...

Oconaluftee Track Trail opens

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Thanks to a new program, children will now be able to learn about wildlife and nature and Cherokee culture all while getting in a nice walk for exercise. The Oconaluftee Track Trail officially opened on Saturday, Oct. 4 and...