NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Search underway for missing person on Blue Ridge Parkway
National Park Service Law Enforcement rangers are coordinating the efforts of a multi-agency search and investigation underway for a missing person near milepost 410 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Interior Department completes vote to remove derogatory names from several locations
The Department of the Interior announced recently the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. In September, the Department announced the final vote for nearly 650 features, but completed an additional review for seven locations that are considered unincorporated populated places.
Saunooke turns down Tribal Gaming Commission appointment
Robert Saunooke has decided not to accept an appointment to serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Saunooke was appointed by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed and was set to have a Tribal Council confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Luzene Hill, Cherokee artist, continues to push boundaries
Luzene Hill is an artist that likes to push boundaries.
Cherokee writers invited to first annual SEACS Conference
The Southeastern Association of Cultural Studies (SEACS) held its first annual conference from Feb. 7-8 in Charlotte.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Tribal Council should make Harrah’s smoke-free
When Tribal Council members gather on Thursday, July 29 for a work session on Ordinance No. 471, they will assemble at the smoke-free Council House.
COMMENTARY: The Battle of the Paradigms
Not long ago, I had a supervisor tell me that I seemed to be trying to portray myself as smarter than I really was. During one evaluation session, this supervisor said there were those who thought I did exemplary work, but as for this supervisor, they “just didn’t see it”.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Supernatural, is our good God!
“God is not done with me, yet” Jeffrey McKinney, assured the congregation.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves 66 Rosman 61
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Rosman Tigers 66-61 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win Battle at the Border
The Cherokee Lady Braves won the girls championship at the 17th Annual Battle at the Border basketball tournament with a 77-46 win over Landrum on Friday, Dec. 30.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 2nd, Braves 4th in Holidays tournament
The Cherokee Lady Braves (6-1) took second place in the Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament held Dec. 21-23 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jason Lee Thompson
Jason “Jake” Lee Thompson, age 40, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Beulah Thompson and Lizzie Tushka King; also, his aunt, Elsie T. Calhoun.
OBITUARIES: Beulah Lambert Young
Beulah Lambert Young, age 82, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at Tsali Care Center surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Wahnetah Bernhisel Stamper
Wahnetah Bernhisel Stamper, 68, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Volunteers sought for breeding bird survey
A partnership of organizations is seeking volunteers for the fifth year of a volunteer breeding bird monitoring and education program that will be conducted this spring and summer at two early-successional habitat sites along the Little Tennessee River. The program is...
Cherokee One Feather celebration, birthday, and memorial ad rates/sizes
Harrah’s Cherokee to attempt to break world record
Harrah's Cherokee will attempt to assemble the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators in the world. The first 1,400 ticket holders for the finale of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition will receive a complimentary full Elvis costume, or guests are also...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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