NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) reverses decision on hemp stores; adult-use cannabis ratified
Three weeks after passing legislation banning individually-owned hemp/cannabis stores on the tribal trust lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) has reversed that decision.
EBCI leadership attends Tri-Council Meeting; resolution passed on Moccasin Bend
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal leadership attended the historic Tri-Council meeting recently, a significant gathering that unites the three sovereign Cherokee nations: the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, and the Cherokee Nation.
Teen drowns in Oconaluftee River
At approximately 5 p.m. on Monday, June 24, Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers and Cherokee Search and Rescue responded to a report that a teenager didn’t resurface after he lost his footing in the Oconaluftee River behind the Mountain Farm Museum in Cherokee, N.C.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Arts & Crafts celebrates 75 years of craft excellence
Seventy-five years to the day, officials at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. (Qualla) celebrated the start of one of the most successful Native American craft co-ops in the country.
“Dracula” to sink his teeth into Mountainside Theatre
On Friday, Oct. 1, Mountainside Theatre will host the world premiere of “Dracula: The Failings of Men,” written by debut playwright Benedetto Robinson. The production is an original work by Havoc Movement Company that will be joining the Cherokee Historical Association for the fall season.
When Gordon Ramsay received a lesson from Malia Crowe
Malia Crowe found herself in a familiar forest, readying for one of the most nerve-racking opportunities of her life.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The status quo comes with a price
We are all opponents of disruption. We love normalcy. When things function to our satisfaction or comfort level, we don’t want snags.
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Nation has no rights to seat a delegate in Congress
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has conducted a major ad campaign to generate support to have a delegate seated in the House of Representatives. Several native leaders across the country and legislators are supporting this action, accepting at face value what Cherokee Nation has said.
COMMENTARY: 2022
As we come to the end of a very busy year at the One Feather, I thought it would be interesting to look back at the top stories of the year and reflect on our time, both the newspaper staff and the readership.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Pheasant wins conference title, Braves team takes third
Caden Pheasant, a freshman member of the Cherokee High School varsity wrestling team, won the conference title in the 160lb division at the Smoky Mountain Conference Wrestling Championship at Swain County High School on Saturday, Jan. 27.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves beat Hayesville, Robbinsville, and Rosman in busy week
In a busy week on the hardwood, Cherokee got wins on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday to bring their record to 10-4 and remain unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
BASKETBALL: Braves top Yellowjackets, Black Knights, and Tigers in big week
The Cherokee Braves improved to 11-3 on the season and remain unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with important wins over Hayesville, Robbinsville, and Rosman in a big week.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sherry Lynn (Calhoun) Crowe
Sherry Lynn (Calhoun) Crowe, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
OBITUARY: Nora Jane George
Nora Jane George, age 74, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Mountain View Nursing Center.
OBITUARY: Avery Rufus Brown
Avery Rufus Brown, age 76, of Tuckesegee, N.C., passed away on Monday. March 13, 2023. He was born on Feb. 8, 1947, in Jackson County, to the late Hexter and Mattie Queen Brown.
HAPPENINGS
Flyer for a presentation on Cherokee Little People
102nd Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor Information
The Cherokee Fairgrounds is taking names for the food vendor drawing until Friday, Aug. 15 at 4pm. Food vendors must be 18 years old to qualify for a space or booth. Submit your name and menu to Frieda Huskey friehusk@nc-cherokee.com or 554-6492 by the deadline above....
Upcoming Pow Wows for July 24-27
Upcoming Pow Wows for July 24-27
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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