NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
It’s official! New brand name for an EBCI joint venture: Sandy’s Racing | Gaming
The newly dubbed ‘Sandy Ridge’ will be the home of America’s newest quarter horse racing operation.
CAMPAIGN BIO: Frank Dunn
(Note: The Cherokee One Feather sought candidate bios and posed several questions to candidates in the upcoming Special Election in the Wolftown Community. Bios are published exactly as they were sent to us with no editing.) Question 1: What qualities, education, and...
CAMPAIGN BIO: Amy Sequoyah Anders
(Note: The Cherokee One Feather sought candidate bios and posed several questions to candidates in the upcoming Special Election in the Wolftown Community. Bios are published exactly as they were sent to us with no editing.) My name is Amy Sequoyah Anders. I am 46...
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Unto These Hills” outdoor drama cancelled for 2020 season
The Cherokee Historical Association released the following statement on the afternoon of Monday, May 18 regarding the 2020 production of “Unto These Hills” as well as the opening of the Oconaluftee Indian Village.
Two Cherokee juniors selected to Governor’s School
Cherokee High School juniors Shalyn Barker and Maya Cruz were selected to attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School during summer 2020.
Two Cherokee juniors selected to Governor’s School
Cherokee High School juniors Shalyn Barker and Maya Cruz were selected to attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School during summer 2020.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus, the way, the light, the truth
The Old Testament has taught many of us that God was actually introducing us to His Plan from the very beginning in the book of Genesis.
COMMENTARY: Royalty have represented with style and grace despite uncertainties
Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Amy West, Teen Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Haley Smith, Junior Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Nevayah Panther, and Little Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Georjia Girty have represented the Tribe with style, grace, and most of all, patience, during one of the most turbulent times in recent history.
COMMENTARY: Woe the People
Representative government is a mixed blessing. While representative government represents, by definition, the people, it is impossible for a small body of elected officials to resolve or agree with every person or body of people that they represent.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Brown battles back from injury for successful season
Basketball great and North Carolina native Michael Jordan once said, “My body could stand the crutches, but my mind couldn’t stand the sideline.”
BASKETBALL: King, Mintz win top conference honors
For the second year in a row, Cherokee has taken home the top post-season honors in girls basketball in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
ON THE SIDELINES: Racism has no place on the court
The other day, my cousin Charity put a post on her Facebook page discussing the poor officiating that she witnessed during a high school basketball playoff game in South Dakota.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Darrell William Teesateskie
Darrell William Teesateskie, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his residence. He is survived by his children, Dawn Rae Vallejo and Woodrow Teesateskie; three grandchildren, Dreyton Long, Davisia Teesateskie, and Cyrus Crowe; and his riding buddy, Oscar.
OBITUARY: Joseph “Joe” Thompson
Joseph “Joe” Thompson, 94, of the Big Cove Community, went to his Heavenly Home to join his Father on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Jackson and Alice Wolfe Thompson.
OBITUARY: Jean Johnson Arch
After a courageous battle with various illnesses, Jean J. Arch entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from her home surrounded by family. Jean’s faith was the essence of her service to her community. She was given awards that described her outstanding service and tireless dedication to the Cherokee people and community.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Historical, Cultural, Language, and Genealogy Group meeting
June 26 at 5pm at the Ken Blankenship Education Wing at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The meeting will include a tour of the “back side” of the Museum acquainting the attendees with many resources of the Museum. Attendees will then be able to use the Museum’s...
American Cornhole Organization Worlds IX qualifier
Park to host “Women’s Work” event
On Saturday, June 21, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual Women’s Work Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This festival honors the vast contributions made by the women of Southern Appalachian, and showcases lifeways that...
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