NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
MMIW: Ruby Sky Montelongo
Ruby Sky Montelongo, a 16-year-old member of the EBCI, was found beaten to death in April 2023. Her uncle, Gerald “Lij” Britton, discovered her body in a field in Mendocino County, Calif.
Allen appointed as new Jackson County Board of Elections director of elections
The Jackson County Board of Elections has announced the appointment of Amanda Allen as the new director of elections effective Monday, Feb. 26. The decision to appoint Allen was a unanimous decision of the Board.
CCS Board meets and greets with CBC Board
The Cherokee Central Schools School Board met on Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Central Office Board Room of Cherokee Central Schools.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Tribal members receive fellowships from South Arts
Two members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been named recipients of South Arts’ Folk and Traditional Arts Master Artist Fellowships.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Adult Education
The staff of the One Feather is working for and toward a community that is educated and informed. And that means that much of what you see may be disappointing, disheartening, disgusting…and any other “dis” you can imagine.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Trust God’s plan for us
“This new truck is crazy and all in a good way.” “I can say, okay, Ford, set the cruise control at sixty-five, and it does.” “Okay, turn the lights on.” It will, or I can say, “I want to listen to the radio, and it will turn to my favorite radio stations.” Who knew that was possible?”
COMMENTARY: Why are teachers leaving?
In recent years, we have seen a number of people leaving the teaching profession or moving to other states for higher salaries among other reasons. According to the NC Department of Public Instruction, the percentage of teachers leaving the profession increased from 7.53 percent in 2019-20 to 8.20 percent in 2020-21. In 2020-21, the most common reason for leaving the profession was personal reasons (44.6 percent), followed by other reasons (25.5 percent), beyond control of the district (24 percent), and initiated by the district (5.9% percent).
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Post-season honors for Mintz much-deserved
Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi once said, “People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses or the problems of modern society.”
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Swain
Both Cherokee varsity basketball teams started the new year off right with home wins over rival Swain County on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee hosts Holidays on the Hardwood tourney
Cherokee High School hosted its annual Holidays on the Hardwood tournament in the Charles George Memorial Arena on Dec. 27-29.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Annabelle Watty Valdez
Annabelle Watty Valdez, age 70, also known as our Litty Bitty Mamaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann
Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann died at Cherokee Indian Hospital in the early hours of Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host Birds of Prey event
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a special birds of prey program by Doris Mager on Friday, July 25 at 10a.m. The program will be on the porch of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Known as “The Eagle Lady”, Mager has been working with raptors for over 35...
Madison Hornbuckle Charity Golf tournament flyer
Smoky Mountain Host of NC 4th Friday Workshop Series
July 25 from 1-3pm at the Best Western River Escapes Inn & Suites in Dillsboro. Roger Brooks will discuss “The Power of Itineraries!”. Show up at 12:45pm for lunch. RSVP: sharmane@visitsmokies.org
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