NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) holds Tsali Care Work Session
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 8 to discuss recent staffing issues and community concerns regarding Tsali Care Center senior living facility.
Principal Chief’s Report for June and July 2024
June 1 was kicked off with the Annual Kituwah Celebration, commemorating and celebrating the return of our Mother Town. It was an evening filled with joy, reflection, and unity as we honored our culture and history.
Gov. Cooper declares State of Emergency ahead of severe weather
Today, Tuesday, Aug. 6, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff Shana Bushyhead Condill was announced as the new executive director of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in June and says she has hit the ground running. Shana Condill, new executive director of the Museum of the Cherokee...
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos makes $70,000 Donation to Folds of Honor
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos has announced the company will donate $70,000 to support Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization that assists military families by providing educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members.
Tribal member named to statewide nonprofit board
Juanita Wilson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is one of five people selected statewide this year who were elected to membership in the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits (NCCNP).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
COMMENTARY: Enough is enough – Bad behavior by coaches, parents, and fans must stop
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in North Carolina and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic events.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disappointed in lack of Christmas lights
It’s disappointing that our town’s usual Christmas Lights displays aren’t even up yet. All you see is the lights on the (Oconaluftee) Island and on a few lightpoles here and there throughout town.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Cherokee fans won’t get a ring, but they deserve one
All season long, the Braves have been supported by some of the most loyal fans in high school sports – anywhere!
FOOTBALL: BRAVES WIN STATE TITLE
Neither rain nor sleet nor snow could keep the Braves from their appointed round of picking up their first state title this weekend.
FOOTBALL: Braves named to All-Star rosters
Several senior members of the Cherokee Braves varsity football team have been named to different All-Star game rosters.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Johnson “Bugger” Arch
Johnson “Bugger” Arch, 59, of Cherokee, N.C. passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at home after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Freda Charlene Wolfe-Maya
Freda Charlene Wolfe-Maya, 63, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her residence in Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Justin Lee Salinas
Justin Lee Salinas, age 33, of Cherokee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at his home. He was born Jan. 25, 1990, in Lexington, N.C. to Daniel Lee Salinas and Angelea Christine Jones Salinas.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community Building Clean-Up Day
July 12 at 10am at the Birdtown Community Building and grounds. Food will be provided afterwards. If raining, the clean-up day will be postponed to July 26. All community members are invited come out and help.
Vacation Bible School at Acquoni Baptist
July 27-31 from 5-7:30pm at Acquoni Baptist Church. This year’s theme is “Treasure Mine!”. Each day will start with a meal at 5pm followed by singing, fun skits, Bible stories and more. Children ages nursery school to 6th grade are welcome. Info: Pastor Ed Kilgore...
1st Annual Singing on the Qualla Boundary
July 5 at 6pm at the Yellowhill Community Activity Center. This event, free to the public, will consist of church choirs within the Cherokee Indian Reservation and surrounding areas. Some of the groups will include: Drywater Family (OK), Forgiveness, Smoker Family,...
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