NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
LETTER: Dr. Murray to retire at the end of 2022
It has been an absolute honor serving with you during the past five years during some of the most challenging times any educator has faced.
Jackson Co. man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in fatal crash
A Jackson County man pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 1 in Haywood County Superior Court to killing one person and injuring two others on July 21, 2021, after he intentionally drove into oncoming traffic, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
Council overrides veto on golf course hotel funding
The construction project for a hotel at the Sequoyah National Golf Club will continue. With Res. No. 373 (2022), an additional $15.5 million was approved by Tribal Council during its Aug. 4 session, but Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed vetoed that measure on Aug. 30.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Rooted in the Mountains at WCU attracts largest crowd in decade-long run
The Rooted in the Mountains theme of “Giduwagi ― Appalachian Historical Ecology” struck a resounding note with the record number of attendees at this year’s symposium.
Destiny Mills used her platform to spread her culture and grow
Destiny Mills, who has held the title of 2018-19 Teen Miss Cherokee, knew she had a lot to learn when she stepped into her role.
Hernandez enjoyed traveling, meeting people during reign
On a warm, humid night in Cherokee, a crowd of several thousand people fell silent as the microphone was handed to the youngest, smallest person to speak during the 44th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Pow Wow.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Downtown revitalization – It’s a smart thing.
I applaud the members of the One Feather Editorial Board for taking a pro-economic growth and pro-safety stance on the issue of parking downtown.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Maturing of the Church, It’s Thinking and Ways
We are each to function with the amount of individual preparation work being done.
EDITORIAL: Cherokee needs a downtown parking garage…yesterday!
Downtown Cherokee needs a parking garage to serve both the business district (aka downtown) and the cultural district, and it needs it now…actually yesterday.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Swain tops Cherokee 35-16
Cherokee’s cross-county rival, the Swain Co. Maroon Devils (2-5), defeated the Braves 35-16 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 7.
CROSS COUNTRY: Smoky Mtn. sweeps meet hosted by Cherokee
The Smoky Mountain Mustangs varsity cross country teams swept the girls and boys team competitions at the Cherokee High School and Middle School XC Invitation on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The Smoky Mountain girls, led by EBCI tribal member Aleshia Tisho (20:56.30),...
CROSS COUNTRY: Lady Braves win Asheville Cross Country Classic
The Cherokee Lady Braves varsity cross country team took first place out of three teams at the Asheville Cross Country Classic at Asheville Christian Academy on Saturday, Oct. 1.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: William D. Junaluska
William D. Junaluska, of Cherokee, died on Sept. 27, 2021 with his wife, Marie Junaluska, by his side. William was born in Cherokee on Dec. 30, 1946 to the late Arch Junaluska Sr. and Wilma Taylor Junaluska. He was a lifelong resident of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: William “Billy” Ray Blythe
William “Billy” Ray Blythe, 65, of the Coopers Creek community, passed away Sept. 28. 2021 after a very brave battle for three years with brain cancer.
OBITUARY: Dorothy Jean Ledford
Dorothy Jean Ledford, 74, of Lexington and formerly of Cherokee, went home to be with her ancestors on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Gospel Singing
May 24 at 7pm at Goose Creek Church in the Birdtown Community. The visiting group will be Higher Ground from Mt. Holly. Everyone is welcome.
10th Annual Elders Walk flyer
Youth swim programs offered at WCU in late spring, summer
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education has scheduled a series of swim classes for late spring and summer that are suitable for children ranging in age from six months to teens.
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