NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board holds joint meeting with Swain Co.
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, March 4, 2024, in a joint, special called meeting with the School Board of Swain County Schools (SCS) in the Swain East Media Center. The meeting was called to order at 4:52 p.m. by SCS Board Member Cody White and CCS Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Great Smoky Cannabis Company to open only for sale of medical cannabis
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to open the first cannabis dispensary in North Carolina. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC – an EBCI tribal...
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approves Executive Committee’s Strategic Plan for EBCI
Leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) are looking four years out in addressing five of the Tribe’s most pressing needs. Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approved the 2024-28 Strategic Plan by passing Res. No. 149 (2024), submitted by the EBCI Executive Committee, during a Special-Called Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) session on the morning of Thursday, March 28.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Environmental and Cultural Education at CCS
January 2020 was a much different time. While the next few months would completely shift the landscape of everything in life, Sara Duncan’s focus on a new program at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) did not falter.
Cherokee Musical Theatre to present “Sister Act”
The comedic antics of Deloris Van Cartier will come to life this spring in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center as the Cherokee Central Schools Musical Theatre program presents “Sister Act”. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. and Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort opens Cherokee Outdoors shop
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort has announced a new addition to the resort’s retail collection, Cherokee Outdoors, an outdoor-focused specialty shop. The new retail store opened its doors on April 1 and offers hotel guests and visitors a variety of outdoor-focused apparel and gear from distinguished and sustainable brands.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Let Go, Trust Him, Let God Have His Way
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON Pastor, Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate References: Hebrews 11:1-3, 12 Our sinning speaks loud enough for others to hear. That’s why one can tell someone hasn’t been praying for the last few weeks. I do...
COMMENTARY: Spending time at the Manor
The staff at Tsali Manor invited the One Feather to join the elders on Halloween morning for a celebration. It was an honor to be asked to join the elders for their holiday.
COMMENTARY: Hiding in Plain Sight; Is there Sex Trafficking at the Casino?
Rumors have been circulating for years now that there is sex trafficking at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: 1A West Regional results
Following are the results, per trackwrestling.com, for the NCHSAA 1A West Regional meet held at Alleghany High School in Sparta on Saturday, Feb. 12:
FOOTBALL: Bradley signs to play college football at Carson-Newman
Don Bradley, senior quarterback for the Cherokee Braves, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 2 – National Signing Day – to play football this fall at Carson-Newman University.
WRESTLING: Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament results
Following are the full results, per trackwrestling.com, from the Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament held at Swain Co. High School on Saturday, Jan. 22:
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Stella Kansas Watson
Stella Kansas Watson, 70, of Cullowhee, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1943 to the late John Robert and Mary Lee Hooper Watson.
OBITUARY: Shirley D. Summey
Shirley Jane DeHart Summey, 70, passed away on Tuesday, Dec, 26, 2023 at CarePartners Solace Center.
OBITUARY: Gail Lynn Ledford-Johnson
Gail Lynn Ledford-Johnson, 61, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 23, 2003 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She was born Dec. 24, 1961, to the late Norman Bergerone and Ruth Ledford.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host Birds of Prey Program June 2
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is again teaming up with the Balsam Mountain Trust for a special program on Birds of Prey at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room on Friday, June 2.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 2-4
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.
Cherokee History Talk being held at Cowee Mound
Celebrating 20 years of conservation, Mainspring Conservation Trust is hosting 20 events in 2017, including “A Walk Back in Time: Cherokee History in the Southern Blue Ridge”.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Masters of Illusion – Live! coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Masters of Illusion Live! will play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Doobie Brothers to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Doobie Brothers are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Sept. 11.
Steve Miller Band to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Steve Miller Band is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 8pm.
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