NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council Special Election Unofficial Results
Tribal Council Special Election Unofficial Results
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...
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Personnel needs dominate School Board meeting
The first order of business was an announcement of the achievement of Michelle McSwain and Jonnie Walkingstick receiving National Board Certification.
Lambert, Ledford win top Cherokee Indian Hospital Awards
Cynthia Lambert and Amanda Ledford took home the top two honors at the annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) Awards ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 6. Held in the hospital’s Rotunda, the awards honored excellence for 2018. Lambert won the Hayes Award and Ledford was named 2018 Employee of the Year.
McSwain and Walkingstick achieve National Board Certification
Cherokee Central Schools School Board recognized two outstanding teachers at their school board meeting on Monday, Feb. 4. Michelle McSwain and Jonnie Walkingstick achieved National Board certification in December 2018.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
COMMENTARY: Voting – use it or lose it
Decisions made at all levels of government (President and Congress in Washington, DC, General Assembly in Raleigh and County Commissioners, Sheriffs, Courts, etc.) impact the daily lives of Cherokee people.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Tribal member named Outstanding Coach in Arkansas
Posting a record of 31-7 this past year, Nika West coached the Springdale Har-Ber High School Wildcats to a second place finish in the first-ever Arkansas Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association 6A/7A Dual State Championship.
ON THE SIDELINES: Women’s sports deserve more respect
I do not like to dogpile on an issue, but I’ll make an exception this week. Sports Illustrated’s Andy Benoit tweeted “women’s sports in general not worth watching” on June 22. I not only completely disagree with Benoit, I must ask what sports is he watching?
Braves Kickoff Golf Classic registration forms
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OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kalenud (Kale) Ledford
Kalenud (Kale) Ledford, age 24, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 7, 2021 due to a recent heart problem.
OBITUARY: Catherine T. Pannell
Catherine T. Pannell, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was a loving mother.
OBITUARY: Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter
Phyllis Irene “Bake” Ashenfelter, age 74, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Med West Harris Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
39th Annual Indian Unity Conference Writing Contest application
39th Annual Indian Unity Conference Writing Contest Application Please feel application out completely and attach your writing entry to this application. Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ...
Indian Taco Fundraiser for Delaney Wildcatt
Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival returns to WCU
The Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival will return to Western Carolina University on May 16-17. The event is sponsored by the Southeastern Council of the International Federation of Fly Fishers. This fun-filled weekend of programs, presenters and exhibitors is the...
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