NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“Bring it into the light”; Human Trafficking on the Qualla Boundary
In recognition of January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, representatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program, Office of the Tribal Prosecutor, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault and Forensic Examiners) Nurse Program, Office of the Principal Chief, and the Cherokee One Feather, met Jan. 25 in the Large Conference Room of the Ginger Lynn Welch Building to discuss community-centered intervention and prevention for the issue of human trafficking on the Qualla Boundary.
Cherokee Supreme Court rules to vacate Cody Long conviction
The Supreme Court of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Court vacated the conviction of Benjamin Cody Long on Dec. 14, 2023.
CCS School Board holds their first meeting of 2024
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:45 pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU prepares to offer full college experience this fall
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University is gearing up for a traditional college experience this fall with plans to resume all academic, social and extracurricular activities and continue the academic excellence for which the institution is known. WCU is...
Cooper reappointed to WCU Board of Trustees
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors appointed Timothy “Jake” Robinson of Canton, to the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees, while also reappointing current board members, Robert “Bob” Roberts of Asheville, Haden Boliek of Fayetteville, and Casey Cooper of Cherokee at its meeting Thursday, April 22.
Caleb Sullivan recognized by Destinations International
The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has announced that Caleb Sullivan, the TDA’s social media marketing and group sales specialist, has received the honor of being named one of Destinations International’s 2021 30 Under 30 recipients.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Through spiritual growth, people can get results
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Colossians 1:9-10 “Come to that place where one can ‘see,’ not only knowledge of these things, but know how to put it all into practice in one’s life. ...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Using knowledge, putting wisdom into practice
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued… Read Colossians 1:9-10 “I just want to spend a few minutes in bringing the Word of God. In verse 9, “that you may be filled with the knowledge of...
COMMENTARY: Your lips are moving
In a recent Tribal Council work session, the topic of banishment was being discussed, including whether enrolled members should be banished for trafficking drugs and humans on the Qualla Boundary.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Straughan, Teesateskie hit 1,000 pt. milestone on same night
Two Cherokee varsity basketball players hit career milestones on the same evening. Holden Straughan, Braves senior, and Tori Teesateskie, Lady Braves junior, both scored the 1,000th point of their career during games against Andrews at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 6.
BASKETBALL: Braves beat Murphy, remain unbeaten in Conference
The Cherokee Braves (15-3), who have already clinched the Big Smoky Mountain Conference regular season title, are still unbeaten in conference play as they beat Murphy 85-65 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Monday, Feb. 5.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves top Murphy, move into tie atop Conference
Before a packed house in the Charles George Memorial Arena, the Cherokee Lady Braves (13-5) topped Murphy (21-2) on the evening of Monday, Feb. 5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Gertrude (Trudy) Olean Bradley Fann
Gertrude (Trudy) Olean Bradley Fann went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. She was 99. Born on May 22, 1923, on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, N.C., she was the eldest daughter of nine children born to the late Julia Emma...
OBITUARY: Debra Louise Smith Ramirez
Debra Louise Smith Ramirez, age 65, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Mission Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Frederick Scott Lambert
Frederick Scott Lambert, cherished Dad, Pop, Pop-pop, 94, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at his home in Cherokee, N.C. He retired from the Cherokee Boys Club after 26 years as the Garage Manager.
HAPPENINGS
Smokemont Revival and Homecoming
Aug. 4-9 at 7pm. The Homecoming will be Aug. 10 at 10am. Everyone is welcome.
Sequoyah Remembrance Day
Aug. 3 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. Free admission to the Museum from 12-5pm. Allen Fugate will be demonstrating silversmithing along with other Cherokee artisans demonstrating their skills. The 1809 Cherokee Blacksmith shop will be up and...
Benefit Dinner for Julie Maney
July 28 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Proceeds will help with travel expenses. $8 for chicken, cabbage, potatoes, fatback, bean bread, and drink.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
"Elk Soldier: The Elk Dreamers" delivers strong pow wow songs with heart
Elk Soldier, from Marty, South Dakota, reminds me of Tha Tribe, and that’s a good thing because the boys from Haskell are one of my favorite groups.
War Scout solid as usual on "Many Tribes One Nation"
Canyon Records is going to have to put out some junky pow wow CD soon or people will start thinking that I’m one of those “happy” reviewers who just likes anything.
Northern Cree stays True Blue on latest Release
Northern Cree has built a reputation for being one of the most powerful drum groups on the circuit today.
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