NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Grid search for Gabriel Crow yields no additional evidence
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with numerous law enforcement, fire, and emergency service agencies conducted an extensive search of Spivey Mountain and the surrounding areas on Monday, April 29.
CCS School Board to discuss budget with Tribal Council
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, April 15 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:46 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
FBI, CIPD discuss human trafficking
On the afternoon of Thursday, April 25, the Cherokee One Feather held a joint meeting with Special Agents Bianca Pearson and Kaley Kowalsky from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Cody White, attorney for the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), to discuss the issue of human trafficking on the Qualla Boundary.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NCTOTA to mark Cherokee town of Sand Town site
The North Carolina Trail of Tears Association (NCTOTA) and St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin have partnered to mark the site of the post-Removal Cherokee town of Sand Town – located at 542 St. Johns Church Road in Franklin, N.C.
Indigenous Boutique & Spa owners honored as Native Woman Business Owners of the Year
For over 50 years, NCAIED has been helping Indian Tribes and businesses gain access to economic opportunity and growth. The organization also recognizes outstanding American Indian enterprises at this annual conference. Indigenous Boutique & Spa owners were honored as Native Woman Business Owners of the Year.
Cherokee Senior Citizens Center named in honor of Deb West
A long-time employee of the Cherokee Senior Citizens Program has been honored by having a building named after her.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: An encouraging word
Father, I pray that you would speak a powerful word. To those reading this somewhere today in this world that they might know you already are reaching out your hand to them all around your world. Your hand is not short.
COMMENTARY: Making the language a priority
We have watched as tribal officials and language proponents desperately plead with the community to get more involved and engaged in the language. Millions of dollars have been spent on language education facilities, teacher education, and public relations efforts.
COMMENTARY: Cannabis Dispensary tour a positive experience
30 years in the cannabis industry has taken me from criminal to consultant, patient to survivor, and led to more travel than I can keep track of most days.
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: 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.
OBITUARY: Larry Phillip “Phil” Allen Maney
Larry Phillip “Phil” Allen Maney, 82, of Fall Branch, Tenn., passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. A native of Cherokee, Phil was born May 24, 1941, to the late Jesse J. Maney and Muriel Smith Maney.
OBITUARY: Clifton M. Owle
Clifton M. Owle, 75, of the Birdtown Community, passed away due to an extended illness, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was born April 2, 1948, to the late Jack Clifton Owle and Pauline Lambert.
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
WCU traditional music series continues with concert by Deitz Family
The 2014-15 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Concert and Jam Series at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Dec. 4, with a concert featuring the Deitz Family.
Styx to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Classic rock icons STYX returns to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Friday, March 13 at 9pm.
‘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.
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