NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Kituwah, LLC launches AllTribe Advertising
In December 2023, Kituwah, LLC officially launched their advertising company, AllTribe Advertising which is a Cherokee-based all-inclusive advertising agency with a leadership team comprised of Chris McCoy, Matt Levin, and Luke Swimmer.
EBCI, Caesars to enter mobile sports betting market
Mobile sports betting will go live in North Carolina on March 11, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) plans to be a part of that market.
Kituwah, LLC announces new chief executive officer
The Kituwah Economic Development Board (KEDB) has formally selected Samuel Owl, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from the Wolftown community, as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Kituwah, LLC after a comprehensive search to fill the position. Owl will be succeeding Mark Hubble, who has served as chief executive officer since the entity was formed in 2018.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Regional Honors given to EBCI Communities
The WNC Honors Awards, a program of WNC Communities, is built on a 73-year tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas and grassroots solutions.
Masters of their craft: Cherokee couple both to receive North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award
Butch and Louise Goings, both elders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will receive the North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Cherokee Middle School – 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School – 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Changes in Speech and Behaviors
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON Pastor, Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate Read 1 Peter 3:15 The Word says, “We’ve had a heart that was as black as coal.” This teaches me I was lost and had no hope. We should ask ourselves, “Was I lost and...
COMMENTARY: A note of encouragement on cannabis policy to the Cherokee people
One of the driving factors that appears to unite North Carolina’s leaders in Raleigh and the federal leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives is the constant desire to fight the same battles over and over again, no matter the destructive consequences.
LETTER: Chief Sneed weighs in on Rep. Edwards’ commentary on cannabis
Thank you for your words of support and understanding of the Tribe’s sovereignty and the Trust Responsibility of the United States government to Federally recognized Indian tribes.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves drop season-opener at Smoky Mtn.
On an absolutely beautiful night for football, complete with an amazing sunset, Cherokee got its 2021 campaign started with a visit to Smoky Mountain. The Mustangs (1-0), behind a three touchdown night for Isaiah McNeely, took the win 41-13 over the Braves (0-1).
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee opens season at Swain-hosted meet at Kituwah
The Cherokee High School and Middle School cross country season got underway on the overcast morning of Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Kituwah site. A total of nine high school teams and seven middle school teams competed in the event hosted by Swain County High School athletics.
ON THE SIDELINES: Field of Dreams game comes at a great time
I’ve written many times about the ability of sports to provide nice distractions from a stressful world. Major League Baseball came up with one of the best ones I’ve ever seen.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: John Delsin-Tyee Queen
John Delsin-Tyee Queen, age 20, passed away at his home on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 after a courageous battle with leukemia.
OBITUARY: Helen Biddix Parker
Helen Biddix Parker, 85, of Sylva, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Newt and Margaret Biddix.
OBITUARY: William Arthur (Bill) Moles
William Arthur (Bill) Moles, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 at the home of his daughter with his family by his side.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Indian Hospital hosting “Great American Smoke out”
Cherokee Indian Hospital will host a “Great American Smoke out” on Thursday, Nov. 17 in an effort to help people quit smoking for good.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 18-20
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 Nov. 4-6
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
‘Sounds of the Season’ to be presented Dec. 7 at WCU
The annual “Sounds of the Season” holiday concert, featuring faculty and students in small chamber groups and larger ensembles, will be presented by the School of Music at Western Carolina University on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Former Mouseketeer to host evening of music, stories, laughter Dec. 2 at WCU
Former Mouseketeer Lindsey Alley will present an evening of musical performances mingled with stand-up comedy titled “Blood, Sweat and Mousketears” at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, Dec 2.
WCU’s Bardo Arts Center to present ‘Cinnamon Grits’ holiday musical Dec. 12
A holiday-themed spin on the hit production “GRITS: The Musical!” is coming to the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University on Friday, Dec. 12.
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