The Torch is passed

Blue Ridge Parkway begins 75th Anniv. Celebrations   By Scott McKie B.P. One Feather staff                    With the simple passing of a torch, one historic unit of the National Park Service ended their 75th Anniversary year and another began.  Dale Ditmanson,...

A day for Veterans

Cherokee honors Veterans with Celebration and Parade   By Scott McKie B.P. One Feather staff                   “It’s a very special day for those of us who have served our country in uniform and for our families who served along with us,” said Lew Harding, Commander...

Park Rangers find Lost Hikers unharmed

 Submitted by Bob Miller National Park Service         Rangers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park located three lost hikers in the Abrams Fall area at about 7:00 p.m. yesterday evening. All three were in good condition. Three individuals were identified as:...

Saunooke Bridge officially opens

By Scott McKie B.P.  One Feather staff                   The Saunooke Bridge that connects Big Cove Road with Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 9.  The $1.75 million bridge replaces one that had fallen...

Junaluska remembered

19th Annual Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony held  By Scott McKie B.P. One Feather staff     Junaluska Leadership Council members Tait Smith (right) and Crystin Jones lay a wreath at the gravesite of famed Cherokee warrior Junaluska on Friday, Nov. 6. ROBBINSVILLE...