NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
S.A.F.E. Nurse Program at CIHA dedicated to helping victims
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s (CIHA) forensic nurse program is called the S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault and Forensic Examiners) Nurse Program and is dedicated to helping victims of violence. The mission statement is “We SEE YOU. We HEAR YOU. We BELIEVE YOU. We are a SAFE place and are here to help”.
Suspect held without bond in murder case of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant
A detention hearing was held for the murder case of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 28 in Cherokee Tribal Court with Judge Sunshine Parker presiding.
Suspect arraigned in decade-long cold case homicide of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant
Ernest Dewayne Pheasant, 46, was arraigned on the afternoon of Nov. 21, 2023, in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians criminal court by Judge Monty Beck for the murder of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Dracula” to sink his teeth into Mountainside Theatre
On Friday, Oct. 1, Mountainside Theatre will host the world premiere of “Dracula: The Failings of Men,” written by debut playwright Benedetto Robinson. The production is an original work by Havoc Movement Company that will be joining the Cherokee Historical Association for the fall season.
When Gordon Ramsay received a lesson from Malia Crowe
Malia Crowe found herself in a familiar forest, readying for one of the most nerve-racking opportunities of her life.
Qualla Arts and Crafts turns 75
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. will be celebrating its anniversary with an Open Air market, an exhibition, and a new book detailing its history. The day-long celebration will take place on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Warns against encroaching kudzu
Whether we like it or not, tourism sustains a quality of life for all western North Carolina residents.
COMMENTARY: CIPD’s lack of transparency unacceptable
It’s been a frustrating week here at Smoky Mountain Times because despite our efforts, we have come up short on getting more information as to what happened at El Camino Motel this past Thursday.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Rich or poor, eternity is forever
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Luke 16:19-31; 1 Corinthians 3:11-16 Pastor Melton’s Prayer: “Father, I pray You’d give me the Unction of the Holy Ghost. Father, pour Your Word inside of me that I...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS boys, girls take second in Conference Championship
What started as a rainy, gloomy morning ended up as a sunny day full of wondrous clouds over the Cherokee Central Schools as they hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference cross country championship on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 17. Cherokee Middle School’s boys and girls teams both took second place in their respective team events.
BOXING: Bahe qualifies for shot to make USA Jr. Olympic team
Mariah Bahe, a member of the Navajo Nation with Eastern Band Cherokee heritage, has qualified for the USA Boxing Elite & Youth National Championships at Salt Lake City, Utah on Dec. 2-8.
LADIES GOLF: Lady Braves compete in regionals
Three members of the Cherokee Lady Braves golf team competed in the 1A/2A Western Golf Regional Championship at Cedar Rock Country Club in Cedar Rock on Monday, Oct. 15.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Phillip Owle Jr.
Phillip Owle Jr., age 59, of the Wolftown Community, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.
OBITUARY: Jonathan Gilette McCarter
Jonathan Gilette McCarter, age 53, passed away from health complications on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at his residence in Whittier, N.C. He is formerly of Atlanta, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., and Fernandina Beach, Fla.
OBITUARY: Richard Allan Lossiah
Richard Allan Lossiah, 53, of Cherokee passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Community Chorus organizational meeting
Oct. 2 at 7pm at the Cherokee Baptist Church. All community members are invited to discuss and plan for the formation of a Cherokee Community Chorus. All singers from around the area are welcome to attend. Practices will be held every two to three weeks. It is the...
Smoky Mountain Beekeepers meetings
Smoky Mountain Beekeepers meet at 7pm on the second Thursday of every month in the Old Almond School Room 114 at Southwestern Community College. Educational programs and fellowship for beginning and experienced beekeepers. Info: Bill Williams 488-2391
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 19-21
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. Four Winds Intertribal Society 22nd Annual...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cherokee resident blends folk, electronics and hip-hop on sophomore release
Multi-talented multi-hyphenate Honey Dawn Karima, of Cherokee, takes her lovely voice in some bold and unexpected new directions on her sophomore release as a recording artist, The Desire of Nations.
Sara Evans tickets on sale Friday
Country music star Sara Evans will play the Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, Dec. 16.
Native Artist meet and greet to follow Concert
By EUGENIA L. JOHNSON Fiddler Alan Jabbour and banjoist Ken Perlman will present a concert of Appalachian tunes on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7pm at Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City, NC. Immediately following the one-hour concert there will be a...
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