NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council supports Clingman’s Dome name change
The area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known as Clingman’s Dome has been known for thousands of years by Cherokee people as Kuwahi (“mulberry place”). The Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) approved legislation during its regular session on Thursday, July 14 that supports changing the name back to that historic, traditional name.
Fire Mountain Trails set for major expansion
Five years after the completion of the original Fire Mountain biking trail system, EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Operations and EBCI Project Management have started work to more than double the trail network on the Qualla Boundary. The project is slated for a 2-million-dollar investment that will see 12 to 15 miles of new trails and much more.
Qualla Boundary Head Start programs re-licensed
The Qualla Boundary Head Start and Early Head Start (QBHSEHS) programs recently found out that both have been re-licensed.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Right Path to host stickball tournament
Known throughout history as the “little brother of war”, stickball, or Cherokee Indian ball as many call it, is one of the most exciting and brutal sports North America has ever seen.
Kelli R. Brown named 12th chancellor of Western Carolina University
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Kelli R. Brown, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, as the new chancellor of Western Carolina University during a special session of the board held today (Thursday, April 25). Brown will assume her new duties on July 1, 2019.
Cherokee Performing Arts taking risks with “Into the Woods”
With several musicals under their belts, the students in the Cherokee Performing Arts program at Cherokee Central Schools are taking some risks with their latest production, “Into the Woods”.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Living out new chapters in acts daily
Pastor Melton, taught, “We are hearing there is a good movement afoot to read the Book of Acts. It‘s my opinion, the book of Acts is not over.
COMMENTARY: Speech Boundaries
You would be hard-pressed to find a group of individuals who are more dedicated to free speech than the staff of the Cherokee One Feather.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Come with great expectations
As Pastor Melton began, “The problem with the Church in today’s world is we seem to be coming to see only the dead pews. Maybe we’re coming to greet a few people, leave an offering, listen to the music, or listen to the preaching.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves tame tigers in SMC semis win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-4) spread the ball around well as they advanced to the finals of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with a 77-46 win over Rosman (14-10) on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Mintz nets 34 points, leads Braves to SMC finals
To borrow a phrase from sportscaster Dan Patrick, Cherokee’s Tye Mintz, sophomore forward, was “en fuego” on Tuesday night.
WRESTLING: Cherokee wrestler tops in Region
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta (30-4) punched his ticket to the big show after finishing atop the podium in the 1A Western Regionals Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Cherryville High School.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Alvin (Al) G. Rogers
Alvin (Al) G. Rogers, 88, of Cherokee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Care Partners Health Services in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Aria Reign Savage-Sneed
Aria Reign Savage-Sneed, of Cherokee, was born sleeping on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She is the daughter of Alex Thigpen and Richard Sneed.
OBITUARY: Candace Denice Parker
Candace Denice Parker, age 29, of Bryson City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Controlled Chaos Film Festival to be held May 2 at WCU
Films created by Western Carolina University students will be screened at the sixth annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 2.
Spring Fitness Frenzy flyer
WCU Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band to perform April 29
The Western Carolina University Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band will present their final concert of the 2013-14 academic year at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, an event that will showcase the talents of student soloists and student conductors chosen through an audition process.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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