by admin | Apr 16, 2026 | OPINIONS
By BROOKE BARRETT, LMCHC Question: I grew up here. People know me or my family. Everyone is friendly, but no one is actually inviting me to things. I feel lonely, which makes no sense because I’m not new here. What do I do? How do you make friends as an adult,...
by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | OPINIONS
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. – The late, great Elvis Presley once said, “Life is too short to drive boring cars.” The King was a true car lover and amassed an incredible collection of over 200 vehicles. If you identify...
by admin | Apr 14, 2026 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C. It is only by God’s infinite grace that more people are not injured or killed crossing streets in Cherokee, particularly at the eight crosswalks that exist in the downtown area and the ones scattered throughout...
by admin | Apr 8, 2026 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C. Transparency is a byword in our society. We all seem to understand its importance, but we don’t seem to know what it is. And that is surprising. If you had transparent clothing, you would not have a problem...
by admin | Apr 7, 2026 | OPINIONS
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. – For more than two decades, Dr. Hartwell Francis has been dedicated to the preservation of the Cherokee language, and his dedication to the Cherokee people is immense. His smiles and positivity drive...
by admin | Apr 6, 2026 | OPINIONS
By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D. (https://preacherspurs.com) Scripture reference: Psalm 139 The Psalm begins with how God knows us (ALL of us) and our every move, regardless of how small or insignificant. He also knows our thoughts. He knows where you are going, when...
