NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal judge sentences Lexington man to 15 years for engaging in sexual contact with a minor in Indian Country
Rogelia Vega Evans, 26, of Lexington, N.C. was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 to 180 months in prison for engaging in sexual contact with a minor by force in Indian Country, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Upon his release from prison, Evans will be subject to a lifetime of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
Flint Gap Fire update (Sept. 19)
Firefighters observed little fire activity on the Flint Gap Fire yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 18. While the current acreage estimate is 58 acres, only a few areas are actively burning within the perimeter. The fire is 0 percent contained; however, firefighters observed only 12 areas with heat along the perimeter yesterday.
Kuwohi name restored as BGN approves application
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) approved an application on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 that restores the name of Clingman’s Dome, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), to its original Cherokee name, Kuwohi (mulberry place).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Thank you letter from Teen Miss Cherokee Kyndra Postoak
My name is Kyndra Postoak, and on Oct. 3 I was crowned the 2023/2024 Teen Miss Cherokee. I am very excited and look forward to representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal member wins awards for gardening, beekeeping
For Sharon Braswell-Zern and her husband, Leidy Zern, gardening and beekeeping are a way of life. Sharon, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, operates a farm with Leidy in Yancey County, N.C.
Scare-okee Committee continues to eye improvements.
The Scare-okee Committee met recently near the BIA Parking Lot and Oconaluftee Island Park to iron out additional details of the layout of this year’s “Trick or Treat Night in Scare-okee” event.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: EBCI needs separate judicial branch of government
In my experience with the Tribal Court system, I have concluded that the current governmental system woefully underserves the citizens of the EBCI.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: 2024: “Now” Words to Live By
The new year, 2024, is not so much to be about our country and all of what we are seeing that transpires in it. It is to be more about our own faith beliefs concerning our own lives, such as saying, “I am now a saved saint, according to and by the Most High God I am the Righteousness of God, in Christ Jesus.”
Faith Commentary: Hens and chicks
I am a father of two children who are now adults. They have given me three grandchildren. I have memories of the times my children have been hurt or became ill. I know how I felt when I could comfort them and soothe their hearts. God loves us more. He loves with a love only God can give. Only He can heal the sin-sick heart. May we never forget God’s love for us and His ability to comfort us and save us when we let Him.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Living her life’s purpose: Cherokee triathlete meeting goals through positive thinking
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff Triathlon is one of the most grueling sports, encompassing the three different disciplines of swimming, bicycling, and running, but one Cherokee athlete revels in the challenges faced and lessons learned along the way....
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Earl Thomas Carroll
Earl Thomas Carroll, age 59, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Mission Hospital from complications from surgery.
OBITUARY: Marjorie Yoder Arkansas
Marjorie Yoder Arkansas, “Nee” to her grandchildren, departed her loving family on April 5, 2024.
OBITUARY: Isaiah Jeremaine Hornbuckle
Isaiah Jeremaine Hornbuckle, 6 months, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
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
Hill named Eiteljorg Fellow
Luzene Hill, an EBCI tribal member, is taking her art around the world and back.
Award-winning bluegrass group to play Cherokee
It’s chilly outside, but an award-winning bluegrass group is coming to Cherokee and should get your feet stomping and your hands clapping.
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.
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