NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
US441/Newfound Gap Road closed until further notice due to road damage
US441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to road damage.
Chief Report for June 2025
June was a month of continued progress, service, and reflection. From honoring our history and strengthening our government relationships to celebrating the hard work of our youth and public servants, we stayed focused on building up our Tribe together.
CCS School Board holds July meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, July 21 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 3:58 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
112th Cherokee Indian Fair winners in EBCI Cooperative Extension contests
112th Cherokee Indian Fair winners in EBCI Cooperative Extension contests
112th Cherokee Indian Fair winners in Qualla Arts & Crafts contests
112th Cherokee Indian Fair winners in Qualla Arts & Crafts contests
Qualla-Ween in Scare-okee: A month of spooky fun for the whole family
This October, Cherokee invites you to celebrate Qualla-Ween in Scare-okee, a month-long series of family-friendly and spooky events. From haunted experiences rooted in Cherokee legends to kid-friendly crafts and trick-or-treating, this is a Halloween celebration like no other. Enjoy a mix of history, culture, and fun throughout the month as Cherokee transforms into Scare-okee.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Small beginnings
God is big, and we often think of Him in His grandiose state more than we consider Him in small things like a mustard seed or a yud. What’s a yud, you ask? The yud is the tenth and smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet. It is a small mark that looks like the English version of an apostrophe. The difference in what it means in Hebrew is much more critical.
COMMENTARY: Put the sign back
A debate between the tribal business committee and the tribal museum has left the community without a roadside sign to alert those traveling on Tsali Blvd that there is a valuable source of education and information about our tribe since May 2024.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Surprise!
Have you ever received a gift and didn’t know where it came from or why? Then later you find out who gave you the gift. Were you surprised? Did it mean more to you to know who gave you the gift? Did you feel more love or affection for the giver, knowing it came from them?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2022 Qualla Country Fish Tournament draws 450 anglers
The 2022 Qualla Country Fish Tournament was held in the enterprise waters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Aug. 27-28.
FOOTBALL: Braves edged by Franklin in a nail-biter
Following a one-hour weather delay due to lightning, the Cherokee vs Franklin game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the evening of Friday, Aug. 26 got off to a sluggish start, but it ended in dramatic fashion.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams off to a good start on season
The Cherokee High School (CHS) Braves boys cross country team hoisted the 1A West Regional championship trophy last October, and they’ve started their 2022 season in similar fashion.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Agnes Irene Price Gerding
Agnes I. Gerding went peacefully to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at the age of 94.
OBITUARY: Bernard Kenneth Biddle Jr.
Bernard Kenneth Biddle Jr., age 73, also known as “Kenny”, passed away at Vero Health and Rehab on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Lloyd Leslie Ledford
Lloyd Leslie Ledford, age 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
HAPPENINGS
Area Fourth of July Celebrations
This is a listing, compiled by One Feather staff, of area July 4th celebrations.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 29 – July 4
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.
Doobie Brothers heading back to Harrah’s Cherokee in September
The Doobie Brothers are set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7:30pm.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Foreigner to play Harrah’s Cherokee in September
Foreigner is set to play the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm.
Lynyrd Skynyrd to play Harrah’s Cherokee in September
The definitive Southern Rock group, Lynyrd Skynyrd, returns to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center for one night only on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7pm.
3 Doors Down to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
3 Doors Down has announced the itinerary for the band’s headline “Us And The Night” tour this Fall.
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