NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council removes three referendum questions from September ballot.
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will have three fewer referendum items to vote on during the upcoming September General Election.
Appalachian trout in trouble as temps rise, storms rage
The mountains of the Southern Appalachians were scraped clean a century ago as the canopy of trees that protected the streams from the noonday sun disappeared.
A project update for the EBCI
The Cherokee One Feather recently sat down with Travis Sneed, director of EBCI support services who currently oversees Project Management, to get a breakdown of the ongoing and upcoming projects on and around the Qualla Boundary.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
High School Equivalency program at SCC celebrates a new class of graduates
Dressed in a royal blue cap and gown, with a glowing Christmas tree behind her and a smile from ear to ear, Emma Hull received one of her greatest gifts of the year: new opportunity.
Christmas dinner in the Smokies
Merry Christmas!! This time of year is always my favorite. I love the lights, the songs, and the festivities, but I love the food more!
WCU graduate student working to translate Cherokee language from native newspaper
Constance Owl’s master’s degree thesis is more than a means to a graduate degree in American history. It’s a portal to understanding, and perhaps saving, a disappearing language.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Wow, that sure is a nice porch
Why are we still dealing with decades long issues like dilapidated and burned-out buildings, poor municipal landscaping maintenance and deteriorating structures and walkways?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Old Life and the New…
From now on, we are on our journey to Heaven. On this journey we must compare ourselves only to Jesus, not to others around us, so we can say, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
COMMENTARY: Excuse me, are you sitting in my seat?
I am not jaded by anyone’s perception of a rigged system or the folks who bloviate about “they are going to do what they want, and nothing can change that”. If we all think that way, then it will be so for sure.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Eagles top Braves in regional semis
The Cherokee Braves (25-4) ended their season in a fast-paced, high-scoring game against the Lincoln Charter Eagles (29-3) in the 1A West Regional semifinals on Tuesday, March 1.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Wahnetah Bernhisel Stamper
Wahnetah Bernhisel Stamper, 68, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021.
OBITUARY: Selma Seay Hope
Selma Seay Hope (Nani), 86, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Clingman Taylor and Winona Swayney Seay.
OBITUARY: Ronald Thomas Teesateskie
Ronald Thomas Teesateskie “Ronnie” went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to host open air Jazz Festival on April 26
Western Carolina University’s annual Jazz Festival will feature performers including special guest guitarist and composer Paul Bollenback and will be held on an open-air stage on campus during the late afternoon and evening of Saturday, April 26.
Lye dumpling class
April 26 at 10am at the Big Y Community Building. The class, sponsored by the Big Y Community Club, will be limited to the first 10 people who enroll. Participants must bring a large bowl. All other ingredients and supplies will be provided. If this class fills up...
WCU to host lunar eclipse viewing event April 15
Western Carolina University will host a lunar eclipse viewing event outside at the Jackson County Airport from 1:30 to 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15.
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