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.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Language books distributed at event
Hundreds of members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) lined up inside and outside of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds exhibit hall on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 29 to receive a free book to help start them on a journey towards Cherokee language fluency.
WCU biologist: Near normal weather should produce vibrant fall colors in mountains
If the current long-range weather forecast of close-to-normal weather conditions pans out, the mountains of Western North Carolina should produce a typically bright display of fall leaf color this year – enough to satisfy both the region’s residents and the thousands of visitors who travel in for nature’s annual show.
We’re Still Here: Cherokee High School Choir looks to leave its mark
Fifteen pairs of shoes take the stage. A butterfly festival inside, and beads of sweat running past their eyes as they gaze out at 1,500 people.
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
ON THE SIDELINES: Running up the score?
A week ago, two high school basketball teams in Ohio made the national headlines for one of the most lopsided games in history.
BASKETBALL: Braves overcome 17pt deficit to win Sectional title
The Cherokee Braves (25-3) like to give their fans their money’s worth.
BASKETBALL: Braves almost double Blue Ridge in second round win
The Cherokee Braves (24-3) came within one point of doubling Blue Ridge (10-14) in a 1A state playoff second round matchup on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Brian Roy Gomez
Brian Roy Gomez, 32, left this world to be with our Heavenly Father to be the “True Angel” he was on Saturday, Sept. 4.
OBITUARY: Evelyn Legassey
Evelyn O. Legassey, age 89, of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Harried Regional Hospital, after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Nellie Rita Littlejohn
Nellie Rita Littlejohn, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Jim Littlejohn and Mollie Littlejohn.
HAPPENINGS
Frybread and Chili Fundraiser for Elect Rocky Sampson
April 19 at 10am at the Yellowhill Community Building. This is a fundraiser for the Elect Rocky Sampson Swain County Sheriff Campaign.
Island Art Market under new management
The Island Art Market will now be managed by the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA). The Cherokee Historical Association has reviewed the suggestions and complaints of the past few years and made some changes for the booths. There will be an employee from CHA...
95th Birthday for Emma Walkingstick
April 26 at 3pm at The Nazarene Church on Old Big Cove School Road. Bring a covered dish.
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