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Code Purple: A Community Response

Code Purple: A Community Response

Jeff Helpman, pastor of The Grove Church on Franklin Grove in Bryson City, heads a Code Purple warming center at his church with the help of his wife, Jodi Helpman, who is graduating this May from Western Carolina University’s Master of Social Work program.

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OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ

SPEAKING OF FAITH: I miss church

SPEAKING OF FAITH: I miss church

I know the arguments and understand the desire to attract those ‘in the world’ to attend church with entertainment. But have we become so much like the world that it is hard to tell the difference? Have we lost our salt? Is our light like every other street light shining without brightness?

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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ

OBITUARY: Reba Rattler

OBITUARY: Reba Rattler

Reba Rattler, 78 of the Snowbird Community, gained her heavenly wings the morning of Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

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OBITUARY: Joyce Elaine Bradley

OBITUARY: Joyce Elaine Bradley

Joyce Elaine Bradley passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Joyce leaves behind a legacy of care, kindness, and quiet strength.

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OBITUARY: Mianna Shereece “Peaches” Squirrell

OBITUARY: Mianna Shereece “Peaches” Squirrell

Mianna Shereece “Peaches” Squirrell was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by love and carried by the legacy she built through a life of service, compassion, and unshakable faith. Though her physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit lives on in every heart she touched — and there are so many.

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HAPPENINGS

Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 18-20

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.

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Robert Mirabal to perform at WCU Bardo Arts Center

The Western Carolina University Bardo Arts Center is pleased to present, The River, on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. This piece is a dynamic collaboration between ETHEL, acclaimed adventurous string quartet and Robert Mirabal, Native American musician, instrument builder, and three-time GRAMMY® Award winner.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Cherokee Musical Theatre to present “Sister Act”

Cherokee Musical Theatre to present “Sister Act”

The comedic antics of Deloris Van Cartier will come to life this spring in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center as the Cherokee Central Schools Musical Theatre program presents “Sister Act”.  Performances are scheduled for Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. and Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $5 at the door. 

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Gadugi Pottery Exhibit Reception planned

Gadugi Pottery Exhibit Reception planned

On April 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., join students from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI)’s Community Learning pottery class, led by Tara McCoy (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), for a reception celebrating “Gadugi Pottery Exhibit,” on view at MCI from April 14 to May 12.

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