NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal member named to position at Association on American Indian Affairs
The Association on American Indian Affairs, the oldest nonprofit serving Indian Country announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11 that Kimberly Smith, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been selected to serve as its public affairs and outreach coordinator. The...
Five more charges dismissed in Cody Long case
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff Following a hearing called on Friday, Aug. 6, Tribal prosecutors have dismissed five of the seven remaining charges against Benjamin Cody Long. The One Feather had requested that the Court provide public notice of any hearings...
Five Tsali Care residents positive for COVID-19
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff A total of five residents of Tsali Care Center have tested positive for COVID-19 marking the first positive results to come out of the facility since the pandemic began last year. Tribal officials, in making the...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jones-Bowman Fellows go on weekend retreat
The current nine member cohort of Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program Fellows, along with four Mentors and one Advisory Committee member, recently spent the weekend at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain.
Cherokee Youth Council represents in Oklahoma City
Recently, the Cherokee Youth Council represented the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) Conference in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Cherokee Pride award winners for July
Cherokee Campground, Peter’s Pancakes and Waffles, and the Elvis Museum have won Cherokee Pride Awards for the month of July.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader complains about treatment in area hospital
At the top of her lungs, in a waiting room full of patients, she screamed at me, “You are a male sexist chauvinist pig”.
COMMENTARY: Reader upset with Jackson County Board “shenanigans”
Last night, I attended the Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting specifically to apologize to Commissioner Charles Elders.
COMMENTARY: Why you should vote in all elections
Decisions made at all levels of government (President and Congress in Washington, DC, General Assembly in Raleigh and County Commissioners, Sheriffs, Courts, etc.) impact your daily lives.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fishing Report: Snow brings great fishing
When the threat of snow looms in the forecast, it makes me think of one thing… great fishing is on the way! There is a no more peaceful time to be outside, whether fishing or just taking a short walk, than when it snows. Take time to consider the clothes you wear when...
MS BASKETBALL: Braves use Cherokee language to win SMC championship
Few instances can replicate the emotional power of athletic sporting events and the proud traditions of the Cherokee culture. However, with the recent Smoky Mountain Conference tournament victory, the Cherokee Middle School boys basketball team proved to do just that when they defeated the Swain County Maroon Devils 40-30 on Thursday, Feb. 6 at Murphy High School.
MS WRESTLING: Braves place at State Meet
The Cherokee Middle School Wrestling team traveled to Wake Forest University in Winston Salem to participate in the North Carolina USA Wrestling Championships on Friday, Feb. 7. The teams were divided into two divisions, the 7th grade and 8th grade. Julian Rubio led...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Sam Saunooke – obituary
Sam Saunooke, 80, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, passed away on May 11, 2019 while recovering from a period of illness at the Tsali Care Center in Cherokee.
Russell Gerardo Ledford – obituary
Russell Gerardo Ledford, infant son of Sonya Ledford and Luis Gomez, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Chrismon T. Smith – obituary
Chrismon T. Smith, 51, of the Yellowhill Community in Cherokee passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community Club upcoming events
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6pm- monthly meeting; election of officers, presenter Warren Dupree Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8am- building of the Community fair booth display at the Fairgrounds exhibit hall Saturday, Oct. 5 from 12-3pm- Ledford-Greybeard Family Reunion at the...
Reunion for families of Henry and Nancy George Bradley (new location)
Oct. 12 from 1-6pm at the Painttown Community Building. Bring old family favorite dishes for potluck dinner. Info: Nikki Nations (828) 342-0134 or Nancy Maney (828) 226-7382
Ledford-Greybeard Family Reunion
Oct. 5 from 12-3pm at the Birdtown Community Building. Bring your favorite covered dish and a door prize. Info: Regina Rosario 788-5655 or Charlene Owle 788-3723
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