NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Whitewater Landing opens officially in Cherokee
The Whitewater Landing project, located off of Whitewater Dr. in Cherokee, N.C., was opened officially with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 27. The park has a playground, a walking book trail, restrooms, a river observation deck, and a water landing area for small boats and tubes.
One Feather School Board Questionnaire
The One Feather posed the following questions to the candidates for Cherokee School Board.
EBCI Government Explained: Land surveys
Land surveying is covered in the law of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in Cherokee Code Chapter 102. Sec. 102-1(a) states the intent, “To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the members of the Tribe, this chapter is written with the intent of improving the accuracy and consistency of land surveying and mapping activities, and land records, addressing the territory of the Tribe.”
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC, TERO hosts tiny house project
In a continued partnership with the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) in Cherokee, Southwestern Community College has started a class that trains students how to build a tiny house.
Cherokee High School student advocates for mental health
Ava Walkingstick is a sophomore at Cherokee High School (CHS). After losing her best friend and cousin, Cynthia “Mouse” Saunooke, in November 2023, Walkingstick has turned her grief into advocacy.
Cherokee High School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Eastern Band unity
Now more than any time in our history since the Removal, we need to be a people focused on purpose and committed to each other in action.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A Close Call Part Four
A Close Call from Jesus. A solemn close call. Have you ever had a close call with Jesus to live? Are you listening?
COMMENTARY: Getting your affairs in order
We are all dying. One philosopher rightly said that from the moment you are born, really from the moment you are conceived, you begin to die. Each day is one day less in your life.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FISHING: Over 300 anglers come out for Tim Hill Memorial Tournament
A total of 332 anglers registered for the Tim Hill Memorial Fish Tournament on July 8-9 in Cherokee, N.C. and turned in 111 winning tags totaling $4,350 in prizes. Jeffrey D. Meyer, of Statesville, N.C., and Michael Hepp, of Asheville, N.C., both turned in white tags winning $500 each.
Chase Sneed selected as new Cherokee Central Schools athletic director
Chase Sneed, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been selected as the new athletic director at Cherokee Central Schools.
FISHING: Nearly 600 anglers compete in Memorial Day Tournament
A total of 583 anglers registered for the 2023 Memorial Day Fishing Tournament in Cherokee, N.C. over Memorial Day weekend. In all, 63 anglers turned in 104 tags for a total cash payout of $4,650.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Verlon A. McCoy
Verlon A. McCoy, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. He is the son of the late, Lola (McCoy) Queen and Herman Lambert.
OBITUARY: Jack “Ray” Blankenship
Jack “Ray” Blankenship, 86, of Cherokee went home Thursday, April 3, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Roy and Georgia Goforth Blankenship.
OBITUARY: Allen “Leonard” Tolley
Allen “Leonard” Tolley, born on Oct. 6, 1942, to the late William “Dink” and Olive Maney “Ollie” Tolley, of Cherokee, walked into his eternal reward, April 1, 2025, He was a dedicated individual and a proud veteran of the US Army.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 15-17
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 7-10
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 1-3
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Original artist giving Sequoyah statue a facelift
Chisel in hand, a noted sculptor and artist climbed atop a piece that was dedicated in Cherokee nearly 30 years ago.
Chris Young to play at Harrah’s Cherokee
County music star Chris Young is set to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Friday, Aug. 30.
Cherokee Comicon prepares for opening weekend
Starting Friday, Aug. 23, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be hosting its first Cherokee Legends Comicon at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.
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