NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“If you ain’t first, you’re last”: CHS class of 2021 graduates 76
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff With a class motto (“If you ain’t first, you’re last”) taken from a popular Will Ferrell movie, the Cherokee High School (CHS) Class of 2021 tackled many obstacles with tenacity and humor. A total of 76 students...
Bryson City woman sentenced to 21 years for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death
Shannon White, 44, of Bryson City, was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Thursday, May 27 for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Chief’s Corner: Housing Portfolio Program and Down Payment Assistance
Principal Chief Richard Sneed is presenting video chats with key guest speakers who work in different areas of tribal government and life. These videos are available via Chief Sneed’s Facebook page. The following transcribed edition is being made available to our readers with permission.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Kituwah students use Cherokee language while shopping
The aisles of Cherokee Food Lion were alive with the sounds of the Cherokee language being spoken on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 15.
WCU to celebrate all things Cherokee during its 2017-18 campus theme
When Sampson learned that WCU chose Cherokee as its campus learning theme for the 2017-18 academic year, she couldn’t wait to relay the news to the Cherokee community.
Montelongo highlights Indian activists in senior project
Lou Montelongo, a senior at Cherokee High School, explores the history and message of AIM and its activism on behalf of American Indians in a mural display she created for her senior project.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Tribal Archives should be fast-tracked
My daughter was in the second grade when the deadline passed for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to have a Tribal Archives facility constructed. She is now a freshman at the University of Iowa and the facility is still in the planning stage.
COMMENTARY: It takes much work, dedication to be Miss Cherokee
My name is Angela Lambert Gunter. I am a member of the Birdtown Community, and I am the proud mother of four children, two step children, and 11 grandchildren.
COMMENTARY: Please curb use of the term ‘addict’
Recently, I made a post in regards to our syringe exchange program, and I was respectfully corrected when using the term “addict”. I removed that word and took some time to think about it.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Strong defense key to Braves 48-20 win
Cherokee’s defense held the Tigers scoreless until just before halftime and recovered four Tiger fumbles as Cherokee (4-1) dominated Rosman 48-20 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 2.
GOLF: Sampson leads Lady Braves against Highlands
Cherokee junior, Tysha Sampson, carded a 94 to lead the Lady Braves against Highlands on Thursday Sept. 25 at the par-72, 5,932-yard Waynesville Inn – Golf Resort & Spa.
FOOTBALL: Buchanan throws 3TDs as Braves win big
Brandon Buchanan, Braves quarterback, threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers and compiled almost 300 passing yards as he helped the Braves win their conference opener on Homecoming night.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ronald “Ron” Sheridan Haigler – obituary
Ronald “Ron” Sheridan Haigler, 77, born Oct. 12, 1941 passed away peacefully on Oct. 09, 2019 at the Medwest Harris Hospital in Sylva following a period of declining health do to diabetes and COPD.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Calling…(continued)
“Josephus, a Roman historian of that era, chronicled Saul as a lost man, a secular man, and many agreed with him.
Alexander Hornbuckle – obituary
Alexander Hornbuckle, 81, of Cherokee, passed away following a period of declining health at the Cherokee Indian Hospital on Oct. 6, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Retirement reception for Elnora Thompson
New location and date for Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition’s regular monthly meeting
Dec. 10 at the EBCI Community ExtensionOffice. Info: Beth (828) 421-9855
Snow Moon event to honor retired educators
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is sponsoring a Snow Moon (Usgiwi) celebration and potluck lunch Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11:30a.m. - 3p.m. at Cherokee Youth Center to which everyone is invited. The event will be honoring retired Cherokee educators for...
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