NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Climbingbear pleads not guilty to three charges, five dismissed
Travis Climbingbear, 44, pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him at his arraignment in Cherokee Tribal Court on Monday, July 15. Charges were filed May 13, and Climbingbear was arrested May 17 and placed under a $2,000 bond.
Cherokee Indian Hospital to hold Job Fair to address staffing shortage
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is currently short-staffed and is planning a Job Fair to address this issue. The event, which will feature on-the-spot interviews, will be held in the Welch Top Conference Room in the hospital on Monday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CCS School Board Holds June 18 Meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on June 18 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:46 pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Creating a Cherokee language momentum shift”: A look at the Cherokee Language Master-Apprentice Program
The Kituwah Preservation & Education Program (KPEP) held the first master-apprentice program in 2006 with funding from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.
Summer travels for EBCI students
The Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute’s Cherokee Youth Council and Youth Cultural Exchange programs had a busy summer as they traveled to St. Louis Missouri and Costa Rica.
Cherokee Indian Fair 2022 EBCI Cooperative Extension winners
PHOTO ALBUM: Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Hall Adult Division Agriculture Best of Show Agriculture: Chad Cooper Best of Show Livestock: Gabriel McMillan Any Traditional Crop not listed as a category: 1st – Chad Cooper, 2nd – Aisha Owle, 3rd – Samuel Ball Jr. Corn...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Changes our speech and behaviors
Sanctification is a process. How does one do that?
COMMENTARY: Every story has a grain of truth.
As you all know, the One Feather is running our story contest this year. We do it around the fall season because spooky stories seem to fit best during this time, and it allows the writers to be more creative and inventive as they bring us their great storytelling.
COMMENTARY: Reasons to vote “yes” for adult use cannabis
On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Cherokee people will cast a historic vote regarding the legalization of cannabis for adult use (persons 21 and over). Qualla Enterprises respectfully encourages a YES vote for the reasons below.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Esquivel takes third at SMC Championship meet
On a cool, crystal-clear day made for running, Cherokee’s Jaylynne Esquivel took third place in the girls race at the Smoky Mountain Conference Cross Country Championships held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Dennis E. Kindrick
Dennis E. Kindrick, age 68, of Waynesville, N.C., passed away at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Fred Harley Cochran
Fred Harley Cochran, 70, of Swain County, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
OBITUARY: Ricky Lee Ward
Ricky Lee Ward, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host meeting on firewood pests
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are hosting public meetings to provide information about firewood pests and forest threats. Meetings will be held on Monday, Dec. 8 from 5-6p.m. at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center Administrative Building near...
The Cherokee Fitness Complex Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The Cherokee Fitness Complex will be open on the following days as listed below: 11/26/14 5:00am-4:00pm (weather permitting) 11/29/14 9:00am-2:00pm If you have any questions please call (828)-554-6494.
Harrah’s Cherokee to host WSOP Circuit Event
Two seats to the WSOP (World Series of Poker) Circuit National Championship are up for grabs as Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort will host a Circuit Event from Nov. 27 – Dec. 8.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Student work featured at CHS Art Show
Cherokee High School hosted its annual student art show on the night of Thursday, May 9. The show, which featured a variety of art from paintings to beadwork, ran until the next day.
Trace Adkins coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
In the 15 years since his platinum debut, Trace Adkins has released 10 studio albums, three greatest hits packages and 30 chart singles. He has racked up four Grammy nominations along with five ACM and CMT awards. With these accolades, along with record sales in the...
Goshorn wins awards at Trail of Tears Art Show
EBCI tribal member Shan Goshorn, of Tulsa, Okla., won two awards at the 42nd Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale hosted by the Cherokee Heritage Center. She took first place in the Basketry category for her work entitled “Preparing for the Fall”, and she won...
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