NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board holds May meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, May 6 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:44pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Memorial Day 2024 – Remember the Fallen
For many of us who have lost family members in the horrors of war, remembrance is not easy, and it is painful.
EBCI Higher Education Program launching Student Portal
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks and the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Higher Education Program have announced the official launch date of the new Higher Education Student Portal which will go live on Saturday, June 1.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center to open ‘Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories’ exhibit Sept. 1
Beginning in the 1870s, the U.S. government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children — of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes — in distant, residential boarding schools.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian welcomes new manager of Visitor Services
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) has announced the hiring of Alex Lane, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), as its new manager of Visitor Services.
Center for Native Health announces MedCaT scholarships for area students
The Center for Native Health provides scholarships to MedCaT students across western North Carolina and recently announced the most recent awardees.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: How do you fix a constitution?
I have reviewed the proposed constitution thoroughly and I am unclear as to exactly how changing this constitution will work. I will lay out what I understand to be the process and pose several questions.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Do we know the end from the beginning?
“Today, my Assignment is to start with the end and then go to the beginning, and finish with Verse 4,” stated, Pastor Tim. So, I’m going to read the verses but we’re beginning with verse three, and will work our way back up to verse one today.
COMMENTARY: Let’s all paws for the cause.
Pets have become, for many, a necessary part of our lives. And way beyond our need, we lavish them with their wants or our wants.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Swimmer takes second at SMC Middle School Championships
Dvdaya Swimmer, a seventh grader at Cherokee Middle School (CMS), took second place at the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Cross Country Championships held at Cherokee High School on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 16.
FOOTBALL: Braves double Rosman for second win of season
After falling behind early, Cherokee kept moving and grinding and ended up doubling Rosman 42-21 in a win at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the evening of Friday, Oct. 4.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee Middle School teams run in County Line Challenge
The Cherokee Middle School (CMS) cross country teams participated in the County Line Challenge at the Tsali Recreation Center in Almond on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 2.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Faith Commentary: Immortal Combat
As Christians living in this evil world, where we don’t belong, our lives are continually in immortal combat with the ruler of this world. We tend to forget that and therefore disarm ourselves. However, keeping perpetually vigilant is a daunting task; we may drop our guard and allow satan to attack.
OBITUARY: Gene Rowland
Gene Rowland, 74, of Cherokee, went to Heaven to be with his girls on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Rowena Rowland of Cherokee and the late Ed Rowland.
OBITUARY: Johnathan Christopher “Big John” Martin
Johnathan Christopher Martin, better known as “Big John”, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Feb. 13-15
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Feb. 6-8
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Jan. 30 – Feb. 1
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Rodney Carrington to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Rodney Carrington is a multitalented comedian, actor and writer who has recorded eight major record label comedy albums selling over three million copies, with Morning Wood certified gold and Greatest Hits certified Platinum by the RIAA. Rodney starred in his own TV...
Cherokee After Dark to host The Crystal Method (DJ set)
Cherokee After Dark is back for another rocking round! Experience the Event Center as it is transformed into an upscale nightclub featuring The Crystal Method (DJ Set)! Ever since they started making their first singles in the mid 90's out of the Bomb Shelter--their...
“From the Hands of our Elders” project honored
A project that has delved into the material culture of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians such as pottery and carvings has won an award for its work.
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