NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Body found while searching for missing person
While conducting a grid search for missing person James Pepion, a search team located a camp site and human remains, in close proximity to his residence.
Cherokee to make history with electric school bus
Cherokee will be getting an electric school bus soon thanks to a grant from the N.C. Phase I Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Program.
Lumbee Bill introduced into House again
Certain lawmakers are attempting yet again to garner federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Congressmen G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), and David Price (D-N.C.) submitted H.R. 2758 (Lumbee Acknowledge Act) on Thursday, April 22.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cultural Heritage Week held at CES
Cherokee Elementary School celebrated its annual Cultural Heritage Week from April 4-8.
Sequoyah Fund – 2015 Year-in-Review
2015 was an exciting year for Sequoyah Fund. It was also a year full of change.
Heart-to-Heart hosts Open House at new location
The Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center hosted an open house to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month at their new location inside the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex on Thursday, April 21.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Coconuts and apples
When I was being “reintroduced” to the Tribe after a long time away from Cherokee, a friend told me early on that I should expect a good amount of “poking fun” and “name-calling” if I was to be welcomed and accepted in the community.
COMMENTARY: Tribal member experiences discrimination at Harry’s on the Hill
Discrimination and hate are out there and going to Harry’s on the Hill; I got to experience it first-hand.
LETTER: Mother wants memorial for son
This Labor Day, I want to remember my son, Patrick Bradley Allison (Feb. 2, 1973 – April 14, 2015), who was killed three years ago while on his job to make the roads safer for his community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee teams both top 80pts in wins
On a cold, slightly snowy night, Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams warmed up the Andrews High School gym on Thursday, Feb. 6 by scoring a combined 168pts in their wins.
MS WRESTLING: Braves place at Conference Tournament
Several members of the Cherokee Middle School Braves wrestling team placed at the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school tournament held at Hiwassee Dam on Saturday, Feb. 1.
MS BASKETBALL: Braves advance to tournament finals
The Cherokee Middle School men’s basketball team has advanced to the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals on Thursday, Feb. 6 against the Swain County Maroon Devils at the Murphy High School gym at 7:15pm.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Annie Oocumma – obituary
Annie Oocumma, 69, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a short, courageous battle with cancer.
Sylvester “Sonny” Hill – obituary
Sylvester “Sonny” Hill, 63, of the Big Cove Community, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Jesse and Yonnie Watty Hill and husband of the late Barbara Sequoyah Hill.
Don Edward Chekelelee – obituary
Don Edward Chekelelee, 54, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Homecoming at Cherokee Methodist Church
Oct. 6 at 11am at the Cherokee Methodist Church. Traditional lunch served after the service in the fellowship hall.
CIH Fire & Ice Masquerade Gala flyer
Halloween Happenings event listings sought
The One Feather will print its annual Halloween Happenings featuring local and area Halloween events in the Oct. 17 and 24 issues. These listings are free of charge. If you wish to have your event listed, please send the following to Scott hehaka71@yahoo.com or drop...
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