NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CAMPAIGN BIO: Kathy “Rock” Burgess
(Note: The Cherokee One Feather sought candidate bios and posed several questions to candidates in the upcoming Special Election in the Wolftown Community. Bios are published exactly as they were sent to us with no editing.) 1) I have over 30 years working with the...
Cherokee, N.C. man sentenced to 15 years for sexual contact with a minor
David Green Edwards, 32, of Cherokee, N.C. was sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for two counts of sexual contact with a minor occurring in 2014 in Indian Country, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, on Thursday, Feb. 23.
It’s official! New brand name for an EBCI joint venture: Sandy’s Racing | Gaming
The newly dubbed ‘Sandy Ridge’ will be the home of America’s newest quarter horse racing operation.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Friends expanding program, enhancing cultural sharing
For many visitors to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, a Cherokee Friend is their first glimpse into the world of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Tribal member graduates from Homegrown Leaders program
Doris Johnson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Cherokee, graduated from the Homegrown Leaders program
Fariello receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Author and curator Anna Fariello received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Folk Art Center during the annual meeting of the Southern Highland Craft Guild recently.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fighting ‘Giants’ and winning
Read 1 Samuel 17:1-58 for the whole story of the battle David fought with Goliath. Memorize David’s fighting words, a 17-year-old, to his ‘giant’ in verses 45-48a (and it came to pass.)
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to election volunteers
With the most contentious Presidential election in modern American history coming to a close, there is enough finger-pointing going on to satisfy even the most cynical.
COMMENTARY: Who has your ear?
There is no lack of advice and “expert” direction when it comes to COVID-19. Many of us are on information overload with aily pounding from the experts and those who believe they are experts.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: McMillan leads Braves in close one over Rockets
Jason McMillan, Braves senior, hit a three-point shot to tie the game at 3-3 early in the first period of a home game against A.C. Reynolds on Monday, Dec. 7.
BASKETBALL: Braves hustle, shoot well in home opener
Cherokee (2-1) almost tripled Blue Ridge’s (2-2) output as the Braves won their home opener 94-38 on Friday, Dec. 4.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves’ defense shuts down Blue Ridge in home opener
LeLe Lossiah, Lady Braves senior, scored ten more points than the entire Blue Ridge (3-1) team as Cherokee (2-1) won their home opener.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kina Marie Swimmer
Kina Marie Swimmer, age 69, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her brothers, Ben Swimmer, Juggie Swimmer, Dean (Lola) Swimmer, Obie Swimmer, and Sugar; sisters, Bobbi (Russell)...
OBITUARY: Anthony Ray Toineeta
Anthony Ray Toineeta, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 in Charlotte. He was born and raised in Cherokee and resided in Lancaster, S.C. Anthony is survived by the love of his life Ashley Caldwell; parents, Bruce and Sunshine Toineeta; sister,...
OBITUARY: Roberta Denise Owle
Roberta Denise Owle, 52, of the Yellow Hill Community, went home to be with the Lord and her dad, Joseph Owle, on Monday, July 26, 2021. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Martha Sherrill of Cherokee and the late Joseph Owle. She is survived by five...
HAPPENINGS
Tee ball sign-ups extended until March 21
Registration is available at Birdtown Gym. Coaches are needed as well. Info: Jessica 554-6891 or 788-1992
Wilbur and Maude Paul 50th Anniversary Celebration
March 22 from 12-2pm at the old Yellowhill Community Building. There will be refreshments served, but they want to say, please no gifts. All family and friends are invited.
WCU School of Nursing to host March 29 Education Fair
CULLOWHEE – Prospective nursing students can learn about career opportunities in the field as Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing hosts its sixth annual Education Fair on Saturday, March 29, at WCU’s instructional site at Biltmore Park Town Square in...
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