NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Ramsay’s Kitchen coming to Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in 2025
Celebrated multi-Michelin starred chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel have teamed up to bring Ramsay’s Kitchen to the Murphy, North Carolina property in early 2025.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians mobilizes $3.2 million in Hurricane relief efforts
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues to demonstrate its commitment to aiding communities affected by the recent hurricane, as the Tribe has coordinated the intake and distribution of $3.2 million in critical supplies.
School Board holds Oct. 21 meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, Oct. 21 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:45 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Mother and daughter’s unique passion and flare for fashion
On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 4, Ayosta Lossie, a junior at Cherokee High School, presented her first collection in the 2023 Kananesgi Fashion Show, becoming the youngest designer to enter the show.
Kananesgi Fashion Show and Art Competition announces winners
Following yet another stunning display of Cherokee designs, the Kananesgi Fashion Show and Art Competition organizers announced the list of artists and makers earning top prizes.
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Not all is vanity
When I first heard members of the community discussing their desire to have their own vehicular license plate, I thought they were talking about a tribal tag like many other federally recognized tribes now produce and regulate.
FAITH COMMENTARY: A close call (Part 2 of 3)
WHY ME? Far too many people have looked up at the ceiling in pain with that question on their minds.
FAITH COMMENTARY: A close call (Part 1 of 3)
Before and since I met my wife, I was a motorcycle enthusiast for fifty-some years. Back then, that is what you would have called me unless you saw me riding on the street with my colors, and then you would probably call me a biker.
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: Raven Marie Hornbuckle
Raven Marie Hornbuckle, 29, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024.
OBITUARY: Robert “Bobby” Long
Robert “Bobby” Long, 73, of Sylva, N.C., peacefully went to be with his creator on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
OBITUARY: Mary Frances Rose Booth
Mary Frances Rose Booth went to heaven on Friday, April 19, 2024 to see her Dad (Ted Rose); Mom (Mildred Warren Rose); brothers, Don, Dale, and Teddy Rose; her sisters, Phyllis Rose Coons, Nancy Rose Long; and her sister and best friend, Alice Rose Lambert.
HAPPENINGS
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.
Things to Do in Cherokee for November
Things to Do in Cherokee for the month of November
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 28-30
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 Darren Nicholson Band
The 2014-15 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Concert and Jam Series at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Feb. 5, with a concert featuring the Darren Nicholson Band.
Caleb Johnson to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Caleb Johnson is scheduled to play at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Events Center on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30pm.
WCU radio re-creation group to present ‘Robin Hood – The Legacy’ on Feb. 26
The award-winning creative team from Western Carolina University that has done everything from destroying the world with a production of “War of the Worlds” to capturing the spirit of broadcasts from the Cotton Club with their “golden age of radio” re-creations has announced its selection for 2015.
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