NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Jackson Co. man sentenced for drug trafficking and possession
A Jackson County man who skipped court in February prior to a jury returning a verdict of guilty for drug trafficking and possession has been sentenced to prison, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch and Sheriff Chip Hall said in a joint announcement.
Taylor, Foerst named top students in CHS Class of 2022
Two ambitious and studious young women have been named the top students in the Cherokee High School Class of 2022. Abigail Taylor and Aria Foerst have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively.
Two ambitious and studious young women have been named the top students in the Cherokee High School Class of 2022. Abigail Taylor and Aria Foerst have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively.
Cherokee Tribes come together to celebrate Kituwah
The sounds of people laughing, games being played, songs being sung, and the Cherokee language being spoken filled the valley at Kituwah on Saturday, May 21 as the three federally recognized Cherokee Tribes – the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians of Oklahoma (UKB) – came together to celebrate the Mother Town being back under Cherokee control.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Pipestem named a Running Strong Dreamstarter
Parrish Pipestem, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is one of 10 people to receive a 2019-20 Dreamstarter grant from the Running Strong for American Indian Youth program. His dream of opening Pipestem Reselling and Investments is now one step closer.
Qualla Boundary Historical Society update
The Qualla Boundary Historical Society was formed on March 27, 2014 at the Qualla Boundary Public Library with many interested people attending and joining.
AISES Leadership Summit coming to Cherokee
Cherokee will be a focal point for discussions on science and engineering in Indian Country as over 300 students and leaders will attend the annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Leadership Summit.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Don’t move rocks in tribal, park waterways
I drive by the Oconaluftee River, on the Qualla Boundary, multiple times daily and I frequently take walks on the Oconaluftee River Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It seems that as tourism increases in late spring and summer, a practice increases – one that damages river ecosystems for many species…moving and stacking rocks.
COMMENTARY: Take control
The Tribal Council is considering legislation that will revise the existing law regarding elections
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God’s Samson Course
“Samson had tremendous potential. Not many people have started life with credentials like his.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Teesateskie signs with Carson-Newman
Logan Teesateskie, Braves senior linebacker, signed a letter of intent on Thursday, Feb. 4 to play football at Carson-Newman University this fall. He will join the Eagles who went 9-3 in the 2015 season.
ON THE SIDELINES: It was 20 years ago today…
It was twenty years ago today, Coach Pinnix taught the girls to press…(go ahead sing along, you know you want to).
BASKETBALL: Braves top 100 for sixth time
A total of 10 Cherokee (17-3, 9-1) players scored as the Braves topped 100 points for the sixth time this season in a big 102-62 win at home against Robbinsville (6-8, 2-6) on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sarah Elizabeth Bradley
Sarah Elizabeth Bradley, age 69, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Mike Driver
Mike Driver, 69, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Mr. Driver was born in Cherokee on April 19, 1951 to the late Watty and Annie Driver.
OBITUARIES: William Jesse Lee Dover Sr.
William Jesse Lee Dover Sr. 73, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 25, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Waterfalls Baptist Church Revival
April 20 at 6pm and then April 21-25 at 7pm nightly. Tony Lambert will be preaching and everyone is invited.
One Feather to implement new Display Ad Pricing Schedule
Starting May 1, the Cherokee One Feather will implement a new Display Ad Pricing Schedule (shown below).
New celebration ad offerings for the One Feather
Starting with the May 1 issue, the Cherokee One Feather will now offer the following sizes of celebration ads. This pricing structure is intended for individuals or groups looking to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or memorials. Businesses, fundraising, and...
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