NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal partners to hold “Eat Well, Play Well, Stay Well” event in Cherokee
The first Play Well, Eat Well, Stay Well event is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (or until all bags are gone) and will be a drive-thru swag bag giveaway and raffle at 688 Drama Road (Mountainside Theatre area drive-thru) in Cherokee.
Cherokee Nation announces settlement in opioid case
The Cherokee Nation announced on Tuesday, Sept. 28 a settlement of its ongoing opioid diversion claims case against McKesson, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, and Cardinal Health.
Park celebrates completion of new accessible trail in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials and partners celebrated the completion of a trail accessibility project in Cades Cove at the John Oliver Cabin on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The newly-created trail meets standards of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and provides access for visitors of all ability levels to one of Cades Cove’s most popular historic homesites.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fair food vendors selected, menus approved
In preparation for the 105th Cherokee Indian Fair, Frieda Huskey, Fairgrounds and Special Events supervisor, and Lisa Frady, Events and Group Tour coordinator held a drawing on Tuesday, June 20 for the vendors who will be serving food at the Fair.
Harrah’s Cherokee announces leadership promotions
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino announced two promotions within its regional leadership team on Thursday, June 22.
Qualla Boiz making decals with Cherokee in mind
Qualla Boiz, a business owned by three EBCI tribal members, is specializing in decals with Cherokee designs.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Medal of Honor for Sgt. Burgess is long overdue
Fifty years ago, on April 18, 1969, a Cherokee hero gave his life in the service of his country. The late Sgt. John Decator Burgess, a proud member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was killed in action while on a combat mission with the 9th Infantry Division in the Quang Tri Province in Vietnam.
EDITORIAL: Lack of transparency is a killer
The One Feather regularly runs into roadblocks and barriers when it comes to data that should be readily available to the public.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus loved him, even in spite of Peter’s shortcomings
It is even hard to think about how Peter must have felt at that moment when Jesus looked straight into his eyes—after his last denial.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Legends and Tales 5K draws runners from four states
The Cherokee Runners hosted a special 5K on Saturday, Oct. 11. The inaugural Legends and Tales 5K drew local runners – including the Cherokee High School cross country teams – as well as visitors from South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert places second as Cherokee hosts middle, high school championships
Darius Lambert, Cherokee Middle cross country team, took second place – for the second consecutive year – as Cherokee hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school and high school cross country championships on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves blast Andrews 40-16, finish 2nd in Conference
The Cherokee fans who braved the driving rain on the drive down to Andrews to watch the JV Braves (5-1) take on the Andrews JV Wildcats on Thursday, Oct. 9 were treated to clear skies, a rainbow and a pot of gold at the end.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Debbie Laws Burrell – obituary
Debbie Laws Burrell, 56, of Sylva, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at her residence from health complications.
Jon Edward Owle – obituary
Jon Edward Owle was resourceful in meeting the many challenges he faced in life.
Mildred Smith – obituary
Mildred Smith, 87, of Cherokee, was welcomed into the arms of God Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020.
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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