NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission holds April meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met in the Ginger Lynn Welch Poke Salad Room on the afternoon of Thursday, April 10.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) passes resolution for MMIP database
On the afternoon of April 3 during regular session, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council), voted unanimously to pass Res. No. 4775: A resolution to authorize and request the development of a single EBCI database of information and cases concerning Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), submitted by Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks.
Pheasant sentenced to life in prison for 2013 murder
Ernest D. Pheasant Sr., 47, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, April 3, 2025 for the 2013 murder of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Order of the Long Leaf Pine awarded posthumously to Lambert Wilson
On Friday, March 10, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine was presented posthumously in honor of Lambert Wilson to his longtime partner, Jenny Holland. This award is North Carolina’s highest civilian award, given to those who have made notable contributions to their community.
Cherokee High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
EBCI tribal members selected for Native American 40 Under 40
Sabrina Arch and Jeremy Wilson, both members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), have been selected to the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) Native American 40 Under 40 Award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Under pressure
I, like many folks, came from a background of limited means – a family with a firm genealogy in Appalachia, genes from the Qualla Boundary through my father and genes from generations of Carolina mountain people from my mother.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Too bad
The motorcycle ministry is not for wimps or light Christians. Most of the best leaders I met came from backgrounds of ex-cons, enforcers, rapists, drug dealers, addicts, pimps, prostitutes, alcoholics, thieves, and murderers.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Let Go, Trust Him, Let God Have His Way
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON Pastor, Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate References: Hebrews 11:1-3, 12 Our sinning speaks loud enough for others to hear. That’s why one can tell someone hasn’t been praying for the last few weeks. I do...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee athletes qualify for state meet
Five athletes on the Cherokee High School varsity track and field team have qualified for the 1A State Championship meet to be held at NC A&T Aggie Stadium on Saturday, May 18.
FOOTBALL: David Napert named Braves head coach
The Spring of 2017 wasn’t an easy one for David Napert.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts Smoky Mountain Conference meet
The Smoky Mountain Conference Track & Field Championship meet was held at Cherokee High School on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 1.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kathy “Momma Hatt” West
Kathy “Momma Hatt” West, 66, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday Dec. 31, 2023.
OBITUARY: Louise Ann Reed
Louise Ann Reed, 65 of the Snowbird Community, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
OBITUARY: Julia A. Biddix
Julia Ardell Biddix, 88, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Revival at Wrights Creek Baptist
Revival. Oct. 13 at 7pm at Wrights Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Tony Lambert will be preaching. Everyone is welcome.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 10-12
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.
John and Mary Bigwitch Crowe Family Reunion
John and Mary Bigwitch Crowe Family Reunion
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tribal member wins theatrical awards
Neosha Pendergraft (right), an EBCI tribal member, receives one of two major theatrical awards presented recently at the Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Okla. She was recognized with the award “Best Leading Comedic Actress” for her role of Dorothy in the “Lost Pages...
Chaske Spencer to visit Cherokee
Chaske Spencer, most recognized for his role as Sam Uley, leader of the wolf pack in the Twilight Saga, will visit Cherokee on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-8pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. He will appear for the evening public talk as well as a daytime...
SCC taking submissions for Milestone publication
Submissions are now being taken for the 2012-13 edition of Milestone, the biennial art and literary review published by Southwestern Community College. Milestone is a publication that showcases the creative expressions of local writers and visual artists. The...
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