NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Haywood Co. man pleads guilty to first-degree murder
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch announced on Monday, Feb. 24 that the Haywood County man who killed an Uber driver, Julia Holland of Candler, will spend the rest of his life in prison.
CCS School Board holds Feb. 3 meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Feb. 3 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:44 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
CCS School Board holds Feb. 18 meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:45 p.m. by Co-Vice Chairperson Tara Reed-Cooper.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum ends 20th Anniversary Season with Raffle Day
The all-American motorcycle museum, located in the heart of Maggie Valley, N.C., is world-renown for its collection of the rarest and most iconic American motorcycles. The museum prides itself in the fact that almost every machine in the collection is a running example, leading to its well-known tagline, “The Museum That Runs.”
Regional Honors given to EBCI Communities
The WNC Honors Awards, a program of WNC Communities, is built on a 73-year tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas and grassroots solutions.
Masters of their craft: Cherokee couple both to receive North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award
Butch and Louise Goings, both elders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will receive the North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Kituwah should be designated a World Heritage Site
Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, located just outside of Cherokee, N.C. near Bryson City, N.C, is an ancient, sacred site. This site should be deemed a World Heritage Site – making it the 26th property in the United States with such a designation.
COMMENTARY: Take care of our home
We get bent out of shape over land. I mean downright hateful. And you would too if the history of your people was that once someone else found value of any kind, precious minerals found on the property, rich soil and flat ground, or some other valuable use could be found for the land, it was stripped away from the people. This actually happened.
LETTER: Reader feels the “Stop the Pot Act” is a pipe dream
No matter their age or position of power, bullies are all the same. When staring down an inevitable loss, the last desperate attempt to turn things around is always an empty threat hurled at their enemy with malicious intent.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves take second in conference, poised for post-season
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-4) defeated the Highlands Lady Highlanders 80-48 in the last regular season game of the year on Monday, Feb. 11 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
CHEERLEADING: Senior Sapphires, Mini Diamonds cheer teams win at events
The Smoky Mountain Senior Sapphires and Mini Diamonds Competitive Cheer Teams recently won awards at local events.
FOOTBALL: Three Braves sign letters of intent
Thousands of scholar-athletes signed college letters of intent on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Three Cherokee Braves signed to play football at the next level including Damian Blanton (Brevard College), Isaiah Evans (Gardner-Webb University), and Joaquin Layno (Western Carolina University) during a ceremony at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Edith Marie Taylor McCall
Edith Marie Taylor McCall, born March 1, 1967, departed this world to her New Home on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. She was a member of Cherokee Acquoni Baptist Church.
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.
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
There’s beauty in single-wides
EBCI artist Sean Ross is known for his realism and his contemporary style of art. His latest art installation, entitled “Aluminum Sioux Camps”, is a break from his realistic style and in his words, “nothing like what you’ve seen from me before.”
Sean Ross to hold art show “Aluminum Sioux Camps”
SCC/OICA offer Summer Art Program
This summer, the Fine Arts program at Southwestern Community College will offer high school students and recent graduates a chance to work in a studio environment in the Summer Art Program. The 3 week program is designed for students who are interested in pursing...
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