NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI to host NCAI 2024 Mid-Year Convention in June
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to host the 2024 NCAI Mid-Year Convention & Marketplace from June 1-6 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C.
WCU, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority sign agreement for McKee Clinic funding
Throughout Western North Carolina, there is a critical need for pediatric psychologists to conduct testing and provide other resources needed for children to be successful in and out of the classroom.
Husband charged with wife’s 2013 murder appears in federal court
Ernest D. Pheasant, Sr., 46, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is charged with one count of first-degree murder in Indian Country. Pheasant made his initial court appearance on Monday, April 8, 2024, before U.S. Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee cyclists retracing Trail of Tears
Ten Cherokee cyclists stood on the mound at Kituwah on a sunny, late spring evening preparing themselves for a journey through history and emotion. A send-off event was held for the 2023 Remember the Removal Ride (RTR) at Kituwah on the evening of Friday, June 2.
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
New Kituwah Academy End-of-Year Awards
New Kituwah Academy End-of-Year Awards
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Child grooming through entertainment
I wrote a commentary opposing an adult event at the Cherokee Fair. The actual message of this commentary was lost or misunderstood by some people on Facebook, so I intend to clarify it.
COMMENTARY: Count your blessings
I resisted writing this for as long as I could. I argued with myself that is would be too sappy and that not everyone shares my belief system. Then I thought, some things are universal like love and peace, and the gratefulness that comes with it.
Faith Commentary: Are you saved?
The nineteenth-century English scholar, Bishop B.F. Westcott, was a regius professor of divinity at Cambridge University.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Cherokee starts season with commanding win
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff (Reporter’s Note: Official statistics are not taken for junior varsity games. All times and yardages are compiled by One Feather staff to the best of our ability.) The Cherokee JV Braves started their 2022 season off with...
Record-breaking WSOP Circuit Event concludes at Harrah’s Cherokee
It was a record-breaking return to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort for the World Series of Poker’s (WSOP) 2022/23 Circuit season, its first of four stops, as a record-setting field of 1,558 entries were recorded through two starting flights and a $2,360,370 prize pool was generated.
Tribal Council funds championship ring for Robbinsville standout
This spring, Zoie Shuler set the 1A NCHSAA (North Carolina High School Athletic Association) record for the triple jump on her way to claiming two championships in Greensboro.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Lehua Joan Walkingstick
Lehua Joan Walkingstick, also known as, “Hookie”, age 45, from Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.
OBITUARY: Frances Maxine Studer
Frances Maxine Studer, age 90, passed away at Tsali Care Center on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Edwina Kay Amyotte
Edwina Kay Amyotte, 77, of Lodge Grass, Mont., went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Dec. 17, 2023 while at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 22-24
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 Sept. 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.
Cherokee Heritage Day at Cherokee Museum set for Sept. 9
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is hosting a day of free fun activities celebrating Cherokee traditions on Saturday, Sept. 9.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Gabriel Iglesias and Halestorm to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
Halestorm is scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Event Center on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30pm, and Gabriel “The Fluffy Guy” Iglesias is set to perform on Friday, June 17 at 9pm.
Rascal Flats, Man in the Mirror to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Country group Rascal Flats and Man in the Mirror, a Tribute to the King of Pop, are set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center this spring.
Willie and Merle to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Country music legends Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cheroke Event Center together on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30pm.
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