NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Fire destroys Kituwah, LLC building
The Kituwah, LLC building burned in a fire on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 15. Cherokee Fire Dept. officials noted they were dispatched to the scene at 1:55 a.m. and, joined by crews from Bryson City, Qualla, Maggie Valley, and Savanna, extinguished the fire. They note that the cause is under investigation.
‘The time of my life’: Superintendent Michael Murray says a fond farewell
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Reporter A state championship, a pandemic, and a long overdue cultural education. Cherokee Central Schools will be a chapter in Dr. Michael Murray’s life that he could never forget. Superintendent Murray, who is retiring at the end...
Council approves electronic census for Tribe
Section 19 of the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Charter & Governing Document states that a tribal census must be completed every 10 years, but the last one was conducted in 2001.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Arts Council Grant sustains Cherokee metalwork tradition
Two Cherokee artists and their teacher are the recipients of a prestigious North Carolina Arts Council grant.
‘Dee’ Smith Tribute exhibit being hosted by Qualla Arts & Crafts
Qualla Arts and Crafts will be hosting an art exhibit open house on Friday, Feb. 28, to honor the late John Daniel ‘Dee’ Smith.
Sculptor creates Trail of Tears Memorial piece for Georgia park
A sculptor has created a Trail of Tears Memorial piece that has been placed at Eagle’s Rest Park at Mt. Oglethorpe in Pickens County, Ga.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God has our hand
We must connect to what Jesus is doing and we will do well. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water. God had his hand even though he began to be distracted by the storm and began to sink. Jesus, with His right hand, held him. Wherever Jesus is, there is safety. Answers are in the Church. You can also be an answer.
COMMENTARY: How about them dawgs…and cats?
As a Tribe, we continue to struggle with pet care. Individually, we love ‘em. Most of the responses we get when we inquire about the thoughts of the public are positive when it comes to ensuring the health and safety of animals on the Qualla Boundary. P
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Principles to choose to live by
As the Church gets older it slows down. We all get out of life what we put into it. Society now seems to want to take from others and give everything to us, but does that really ever happen?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves 67 Murphy 60
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Murphy Bulldogs 67-60 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves hand Murphy their first loss of season
The Cherokee Lady Braves did something that no other team has been able to accomplish this season – put a tick in the loss column of the Murphy Lady Bulldogs.
WRESTLING: Braves place at James Orr Invitational
Several members of the Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team placed at the James Orr Invitational Tournament held in Robbinsville on Saturday, Jan. 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rachel Smoker
Rachel Smoker, 72, of Little Snowbird in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.
OBITUARY: Jacob Colby Smith
Jacob Colby Smith, age 21, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at his residence.
OBITUARY: Toby Joe Smith
Toby Joe Smith, born Sept. 16, 1976 went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Open Air Flea Market
June 7 at 8am at the Birdtown Community Building. Sponsored by Birdtown Community Club. $10/table, limited three. Concessions will be available. Info: Jody 736-7510
WCU accepting nominations for 2014 Mountain Heritage Awards
Western Carolina University is accepting nominations for the 2014 Mountain Heritage Awards, honors bestowed annually on one individual and one organization that have played a prominent role in the preservation or interpretation of Southern Appalachian history and culture.
Exhibits highlight anniversaries of Western Carolina University, Mountain Heritage Day
Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center is unveiling new exhibits that highlight two big milestones that are happening this year – the 125th anniversary of the university’s founding and the 40th anniversary of WCU’s fall celebration of mountain culture, Mountain Heritage Day.
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