NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Unofficial results of the 2023 EBCI Primary Election
Following are the unofficial results of the 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Primary Election. Those candidates shown in bold advance to the September General Election.
Remembering the fallen: Cherokee holds Memorial Day Ceremony
A gentle breeze blew over the Cherokee Veterans Park as over 100 people gathered to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held a Memorial Day Ceremony on the morning of Monday, May 29.
CHS graduates largest class in school history
A total of 98 Braves and Lady Braves crossed the stage in Ray Kinsland Stadium during the Cherokee High School Commencement Ceremony on the evening of Thursday, May 25 marking the large graduating class in school history.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Painttown Gym and Community Center to be re-named in honor of Pam Taylor
The Painttown Gym and Community Center will be re-named in honor of the late Pam Taylor who dedicated her life to Cherokee youth.
Cherokee High School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee High School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Thank you from family of Charles Wolfe
I just want to take a few minutes to thank a few people that helped our family during our time of sorrow.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It’s getting better all the time
“I’ve got to admit it’s getting better, A little better all the time.”
COMMENTARY: Your vote is important in the primary
Early voting started Thursday, April 28 for Swain County residents at Birdtown Gym in Cherokee and Swain County Board of Elections in Bryson City.
COMMENTARY: Reader supports free Park parking passes for tribal members
It was in the One Feather that I first learned about the Proposed Fee Changes for the GSMNP for 2023, including the implementation of Parking Fees.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School, Middle School spring sports schedules
Cherokee High School, Middle School spring sports schedules
ON THE SIDELINES: I’m ok with imperfections in officiating
There is hardly a game that goes by that I don’t take a photo of a play that would overturn an official’s call. No kidding, it happens just about every game.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves top Swain in road games
For the second time in the regular season, Cherokee swept Swain County. In a road game on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Lady Braves (11-5) beat the Lady Maroon Devils by 30-points (75-45), and the Braves (12-3) followed suit with a 98-75 win.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: CPO Herbert Sneed Sr., USN (Ret.)
CPO Herbert Sneed Sr., USN (Ret.), 86, of the Wolftown Community, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, Aug. 26. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness originating from his service to his country and tribe.
OBITUARY: Patricia Marie Swayney
Patricia Marie Swayney, 58, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 following a long-term illness and a short stay at Bon Secours Health Systems, Saint Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville, S.C.
OBITUARY: Melissa Pheasant Queen
Melissa Pheasant Queen, 62, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Diver and Nellie (Swayney) Pheasant.
HAPPENINGS
Advance tickets now available for N.C. Mountain State Fair
The N.C. Mountain State Fair will return to the Western N.C. Agricultural Center for another run of family fun Sept. 5-14, and advance tickets are now available.
Volunteers needed for Relay For Life of Cherokee
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is seeking volunteers in Cherokee – walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference – to organize and recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics,...
Cherokee High School Booster Club meeting
Aug. 5 at 5:30pm at CHS. New officers will be elected at this meeting.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Red Thunder roars on “Native Rock: The Singles”
REVIEW By HONEY DAWN KARIMA Robby Romero and Red Thunder have earned respect around the world on more than one level. Their dynamic music inspires their fans to dance, while their faithful efforts to improve the lives of individuals throughout Indian Country...
Pensmoke’s debut, “Move Undetected”, won’t go unnoticed
Tsalagi rapper Pensmoke makes an auspicious debut with “Move Undetected”, his breakthrough cd.
Wade takes helm of Cultural Arts Center
Yona Wade recently took the helm of the Cherokee Cultural Arts Center at the Cherokee Central Schools.
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