by admin | Oct 31, 2016 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR Oh, my last pitch to get you out to the polls. As you see this message to you, early voting will be in its last week and, when you see in print, the last day. Early indications are that voter turnout has been heavy...
by admin | Oct 25, 2016 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR We hear it all the time – mostly about our history, culture and people. We have pride in who we are and what has made us the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. We are protective of our identity. One of the sources...
by admin | Oct 17, 2016 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR As I get older, I relate more and more to some of the old sayings that my elders used to pass along. One of the things said that was funny, if a little morbid, was that when they read the paper, they always made sure...
by admin | Oct 13, 2016 | OPINIONS
Observations and random thoughts. Volume 13.1 By WILLIAM LEDFORD The run-up to the presidential election normally called a campaign is in full swing. I say normally called because I’ve been on this planet for 60 years and I’ve never seen anything quite...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | OPINIONS
The One Feather editorial “Fighting for your life” last month was a good article. I ask, is the reaction to a person’s upbringing and surroundings unchangeable? Some people do break away to a different way of life. I have a heartbreaking story that I would like...
by admin | Oct 10, 2016 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR Last week, on Monday, Oct. 3, a candidate forum was held at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The first half of the forum included Jackson County Board of Commissioner candidates and the Swain County Board of...
