NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
N.C. firefighters finding ways to hold on
Volunteers are the lifeblood of North Carolina’s fire departments, but their numbers have fallen every year.
Single vehicle collision on Spur results in fatality
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a single-vehicle collision on the southbound Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Monday, June 7.
School Board approves doctoral dissertation proposal
A dissertation request from Villareal Nika West, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been approved by the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
President Obama writes to New Kituwah students
Earlier this month, students in a first grade class at New Kituwah Academy received a letter from a very special person.
New Kituwah Academy Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
New Kituwah Academy Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Chamber Singers perform at Disney
Members of the Cherokee (Central Schools) Chamber Singers group had their dreams come true by being able to perform at Disneyworld in Orlando, Fla. recently.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Traditional plant gathering, growing is good for the entire community
Since time immemorial, Cherokee people have harvested traditional plants, such as sochan and ramps, from the beautiful mountains in western North Carolina. Over time, laws have prevented tribal members from harvesting these healthy plants.
EDITORIAL: Time to retool the rules
Our law is frequently adjusted. Every two years a new set of government representatives adds, deletes, and amends our laws. That is their job, their responsibility.
The One Feather welcomes cartoonist Jake Swimmer
Jake Swimmer is a Native American cartoonist and graphic designer and enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves’ comeback falls just short in season opener
The scoreboard may not have reflected it at the end, but the Braves’ season opener against Tuscola at Waynesville Middle School on Friday, Aug. 22 was a success for Cherokee. They played well and put together a nice fourth quarter comeback that fell just short as they lost 35-28.
VIDEO: Cherokee JV Cheerleaders 8-20-14
The Cherokee JV Cheerleading Squad practices a cheer in the CHS courtyard on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
2014 CHS and CMS volleyball schedules (revised)
This the revised schedule for CMS and CHS volleyball. It was revised on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Amanda Lynn George – obituary
Amanda Lynn George, 37 of the Wolftown Community, was called to her eternal home Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. She is survived by her two children, whom she held in her heart as treasures, Breydan and Kieaira, and the love of her life, Roy Bradley. Amanda is the daughter of Martha and Calloway Ledford, and the late Vaughan Albert Sr.
Elba Parker Crain – obituary
Elba Parker Crain passed away at her home in Cherokee on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.
David Ledford – obituary
David Ledford, 72, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
Summer internships available with USFS and BIA
1. All hiring for Pathways Permanent Intern and Temporary Intern programs is now done through USAJobs. You should immediately go to www.usajobs.com and establish an account. Once your account is set up and your resume is posted online, it will be quick and easy...
Christmas Checks to be mailed soon
Christmas Checks will be mailed to all EBCI tribal members who are 60 years of age or older by Dec. 31. Christmas Checks will be mailed to the same address that per capita checks are mailed to. Handicapped and/or disabled enrolled minors (under the age of 18) who are...
Congressman Meadows’ office hours change
Congressman Mark Meadows staff office hours will be Friday, Nov. 22 from 10am - 3pm in the Commerce Department Conference room at the Ginger Lynn Welch complex. This has changed from the originally scheduled Nov. 26 date.
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