NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Defense Dept. to review Wounded Knee Medal of Honor awards
A total of 20 U.S. Army Soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military decoration, for actions during the Wounded Knee Massacre. Now, the Department of Defense will be looking into whether those medals should be retained or will be rescinded.
BGN vote on Kuwohi name restoration could be coming soon
An application to restore the name of Clingman’s Dome, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to its original Cherokee name, Kuwohi (mulberry place), was sent to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) in February. Officials say a vote could be coming soon.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks for Grades 3-5
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks for Grades 3-5
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 1st quarter 2021-22
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 1st quarter 2021-22
Cherokee One Feather Spooky Story Contest winners
Cherokee One Feather Spooky Story Contest winners
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Why so many questions?
With this being the year of decision for our people and all, you will be seeing the One Feather asking you, in print and digital posts, some pretty repetitive questions like “what would you ask your candidates if you had the chance to ask?”
ON THE SIDELINES: Cooperation is needed to solve charter school situation
For years, schools in the 1A division of NCHSAA (N.C. High School Athletic Association) have had to play against non-traditional schools (charter schools, prep, etc.) who are able to garner players from all over, not just their geographic area like other schools.
COMMENTARY: The right stuff
What am I entitled to? As a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, I should get some stuff. How about you? Don’t you think we should be getting more?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Coach Hogner, several Braves receive conference honors
First-year Braves head coach Aaron Hogner coached his team to a regular season conference title as well as a conference tournament championship.
BASKETBALL: Murphy tops Lady Braves in regional semis
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-7) finished their 2017-18 season with a 55-32 loss at Murphy in the 1A West regional semifinals on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 27.
WRESTLING: Paul wins state title
William Paul, an EBCI tribal member and senior at Swain High School, won the 1A state wrestling championship in the 220lb. division at the state meet held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jessica Myraah McCoy
Jessica Myraah McCoy, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She is the daughter of Sam and Tonya Crowe.
OBITUARY: Lucille Walker Radford
Lucille Walker Radford, 101, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born on Dec. 31, 1921 in Swain County to the late William McKinley Walker and Amanda Catt Walker. She attended Bryson City Church of God.
OBITUARY: Eva Tooni Reed
Eva Tooni Reed, 79, of the Big Y Community of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her Family on Friday, April 7, 2023 following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Brothers in the Wind Turkey Shoot Fundraiser
Aug. 2 at 5pm at Jesse Welch’s residence in the Big Cove Community.
Sharman Taylor family reunion
Aug. 10 at the Tsali Mano Pavilion. Need cover dishes and door prizes. Info: Bessie Welch 497-0208
Mountain Heritage Day recipe contest to feature sweet potatoes
This year’s 40th annual celebration of Mountain Heritage Day again will feature the traditional foods competition “A Gathering In,” where baked goods, canned and dried foods and – this year – sweet potato recipes will vie for ribbons on Saturday, Sept. 27, on the Western Carolina University campus.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Starry-Eyed: A review of Taxicab to the Stars
Book Review of “Taxicab to the Stars”
Law and Order: A Review of “Tribal Policing”
Book Review of “Tribal Policing”
A review of The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other Side of History
Book view of “The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other Side of History”
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