NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Veterans introduce bald eagles to Dinilawigi
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 members introduced the American Eagle Foundation (AEF) to the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) during the regular session on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Cherokee begins sales of adult-use (21+) cannabis for all
Ben Cordell, of Greenville, S.C., got in line at the Great Smoky Cannabis Co. at 1 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 to be the first in line as the business was opening later that morning for adult-use (21+) sales to all for the first time. The line of more than 1,000 people snaked through the parking lot.
Santa from Santa’s Land arrested on child sex abuse charges
Bevier Hasbrouck Sleight III, 78, who was employed as Santa at Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo in Cherokee, was arrested by Cherokee Indian Police Department on Aug. 29 for 13 child abuse charges:
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Birdtown Gym to be re-named honoring Peaches Squirrell
The Birdtown Gym has been re-named for a person synonymous with basketball in the Cherokee community. The building will now be known as the Peaches Squirrell Sports and Recreation Complex.
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
Hear Beloved Woman Myrtle Driver Johnson say “Merry Christmas” in Cherokee language
ᎤᎵᎮᎵᏍᏗ ᎤᎾᏕᏘᏱᏍᎬ ulihelisdi unadetiyisgv happiness at time of birth
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Change of Address
“Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.”-Billy Graham, 2018.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: An encouraging word
Father, I pray that you would speak a powerful word. To those reading this somewhere today in this world that they might know you already are reaching out your hand to them all around your world. Your hand is not short.
COMMENTARY: Making the language a priority
We have watched as tribal officials and language proponents desperately plead with the community to get more involved and engaged in the language. Millions of dollars have been spent on language education facilities, teacher education, and public relations efforts.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
INDOOR TRACK: Cherokee participates in Bulldog Polar Bear meet
The Cherokee High School Indoor Track and Field team participated in the Bulldog Polar Bear 2 event, an outdoor meet
BASKETBALL: Meona Feather is finding her footing at Lake Forest
Meona Feather almost gave up basketball; she was convinced of it just last year.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves ready for a new season
The Lady Braves varsity basketball season begins on Friday, Nov. 22 at Asheville Christian Academy. They will start their season away from home for their first two games, with the second coming at Robbinsville on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Margaret Ann Green McCall
Margaret Ann Green McCall, 80, went to heaven on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at Harris Regional Medical Center.
OBITUARY: Charles Edwin McCoy
Charles Edwin McCoy, age 92, has “gone to the big job.” He peacefully transitioned to the next chapter on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Oct. 15, 1931, in Cherokee, N.C., Charles was the son of Jesse and Ethel Owle McCoy.
OBITUARY: Anna Sue (Cooper) Owle
Anna Sue (Cooper) Owle, a vibrant soul cherished by many, departed this world on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at the age of 90 after a brief illness and stay at the Tsali Care Center. Sue was the seventh of nine children to the late Arnold and Myrtle Cooper.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host Holiday Homecoming
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host a Holiday Homecoming at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on Saturday, Dec. 20.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Dec. 19 – Jan. 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.
Audubon Christmas Bird Count starts Dec. 14
The National Audubon Society is inviting birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running citizen science survey in the world, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC).
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Hank Jr. coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
In the music industry, there are very few artists who surpass superstar status to become true American icons. Hank Williams Jr. is a founding member of that elite club. Throughout his career, he has helped shape our country's cultural landscape with his unbridled...
Miranda Lambert coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
She is country music's reigning female vocalist of the year as named by both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. She has also won the prized Album of the Year award from the Academy of Country Music for her second album, Crazy...
Harrah’s Cherokee June Essence Entertainment calendar
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