COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts 22.2, New business and Festivus
By WILLIAM LEDFORD Seems there’s never a dull moment these days. In Washington, DC, aka Trumpville, or the Trumpkin Patch, it’s become obvious that the circus ain’t gonna leave town until people actually realize the big orange guy really has no clue and even though somebody might be offering one, he ain’t listening. For his first More...
Visitor surprised at Drama changes
I came to Cherokee again after 10 years on July 29, 2017, not to see Harrah’s and all its “gilded cages”, but to expose my soul and spirit to the extremely unjust, raw and emotional upheaval More...
Tribal member frustrated with housing issues
I am writing this in regards to roadblocks I’ve been running into concerning the land transfers. I started the procedure to have property transferred to me last fall. It has been almost a year now, More...
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Thank you for Council Debate support
On July 13, 20, and 27, the Cherokee One Feather conducted it first series of Tribal Council candidate debates. All candidates were invited to participate in the debate series. Public advertisements for the More...
EDITORIAL: When you say “Bud”, you have said it all
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR There is a harsh reality when it comes to alcohol consumption. Teetotalers are fast becoming a minority. While overall drinking, as measured by Organization for More...
Editorial Board decides to stop arrest report publication
(Note: This is a memorandum that was sent to Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed on Thursday, July 20 in response to his memorandum to the Editorial Board with subject line: Mugshots.” The Editorial More...
LETTER: Visitor displeased with Cherokee
I was there on vacation this past week, and I have been there many times before. I’d have to say the place is going downhill. Fishing in tribal waters was unlike I’ve ever experienced; next to nothing, More...
EDITORIAL: More than just fishing
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR I remember from a very early age the times I spent with my grandfather on the riverbanks of western North Carolina. He showed me how to bait a hook with corn, worms, More...
COMMENTARY: Birdtown Rep. explains Power to the People vote
My decision regarding the Power to the People resolution presented to tribal council has caused some questions in the community. I would like to take this opportunity to explain my decision regarding this More...
EDITORIAL: Pondering the weight while we wait
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR “A Tribal census, for the purpose of determining the weight of the vote to be cast by each Council member, shall be conducted prior to the 1981 Tribal election More...
