EDITORIAL: Netting a special moment

By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   In a couple of weeks, the Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby will begin at the Oconaluftee Island Park. For over a decade, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has hosted this special event, encouraging sportsmanship and...

EDITORIAL: Street Side Pride

By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   Tourist season is always a busy and exciting time in Cherokee. Local folks and tourists enjoy the sights of summer and the downtown area is packed with shoppers. A common scene is the street or roadside dancers performing in...