NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
A Tribal prosecutor’s shadow
Imagine working through a docket that consists of 308 cases and talking to 11 different defense attorneys. That’s just Wednesday.
January is highest COVID month for Cherokee
January 2022 has seen the highest number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the Cherokee community out of any month since the pandemic began. And, the month isn’t over yet.
SCOTUS upholds McGirt ruling
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling on Friday, Jan. 21 declining to overturn the McGirt decision from 2020 – a move that tribal leaders are hailing as a victory for sovereignty.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI member realizes dream of being a published author
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle sat alone in the bleachers. She stared at her phone screen, squeaking basketball shoes acting as white noise in the background.
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade set for Tuesday, Oct. 8
The Cherokee Indian Fair Parade will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Dr. Murray named Western Region Superintendent of the Year
After only two years at the helm as superintendent of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS), Dr. Michael Murray has garnered a prestigious award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A season of thanksgiving
We appreciate the following that the One Feather has and has had for several years. We know that what we publish doesn’t always make people happy.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Upset with price for diabetic syringes
I find it very disturbing that the Cherokee pharmacy charges 10x the usual amount for diabetic syringes.
COMMENTARY: It is past time for EBCI to get serious about No Kill
Let our New Year’s resolution be that we will get serious and take action to make Cherokee and the Qualla Boundary a no-kill sanctuary for animals.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Parker to be inducted into Swain Athletic Hall of Fame
Shelby Parker, an EBCI tribal member, will be inducted into the Swain County High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday, Sept. 28.
FOOTBALL: Braves get big win in season-opener
The Cherokee Braves (1-0) started their 2017 season in style with a big 36-10 win over the North Buncombe Black Hawks (0-1) on a warm, clear night for football on Friday, Aug. 18.
ON THE SIDELINES: Let’s hear a cheer for the cheerleaders
Well, the summer is winding down, and it’s time for fall sports – mainly football for me.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Catherine T. Pannell
Catherine T. Pannell, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was a loving mother.
OBITUARY: Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter
Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter, age 74, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Med West Harris Hospital.
OBITUARY: Mrs. Darlene French Defoe
Mrs. Darlene French Defoe’s address changed from Earth to Heaven on March 29, 2021 after a short period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Goose Creek Baptist Church nightly services
Starting Aug. 4 at 6:30pm. Visiting Preacher will be Brother George Polecat from Oklahoma. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Cherokee Heritage Festival to be held at Red Clay
The public is invited to join the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Cherokee Nation (Okla.), and staff of the Red Clay State Park in Tennessee for the inaugural Cherokee Heritage Festival on Aug. 2-3 at the Park. The theme of the event is “Persistence, Resistance and Perseverance: The Formation of the Eastern Band”.
Park summer closings for historic preservation efforts
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Historic Preservation Crew announced an updated timeline for repairs to the Hiram Caldwell House in Cataloochee in addition to upcoming closures for the Noah Bud Ogle Cabin along Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and partial closures...
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