NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Division of Commerce announces Primary Trailhead shift and enhancements for Soco Falls
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce has announced a Primary Trailhead shift for Soco Falls, one of Cherokee’s most visited natural attractions.
2023 EBCI Census results are here
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) heard the results of the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 2023 census at the Wednesday, June 5 Reports to Council.
Man sentenced for possession of a firearm during an assault on Parkway
A Whittier, N.C. man has been sentenced following his conviction for possession of a firearm during an assault on the Blue Ridge Parkway, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee cyclists retracing Trail of Tears
Ten Cherokee cyclists stood on the mound at Kituwah on a sunny, late spring evening preparing themselves for a journey through history and emotion. A send-off event was held for the 2023 Remember the Removal Ride (RTR) at Kituwah on the evening of Friday, June 2.
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
New Kituwah Academy End-of-Year Awards
New Kituwah Academy End-of-Year Awards
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Too bad
The motorcycle ministry is not for wimps or light Christians. Most of the best leaders I met came from backgrounds of ex-cons, enforcers, rapists, drug dealers, addicts, pimps, prostitutes, alcoholics, thieves, and murderers.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Community shows support for Braves Kickoff Classic
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff Mist was rising off the greens at the Sequoyah National Golf Club when over 80 participants took to the course to raise funds for Cherokee football players on the morning of Friday, July 23. The annual Braves Kickoff...
Cherokee High School Athletic Awards for 2020-21
Student-athletes at Cherokee High School were honored during the school’s annual Athletic Awards event at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Thursday, July 15.
Gadusi Bike Community opens doors to mountain biking
The Gadusi Bike Community was founded by Jones-Bowman Fellow Levi West in 2019. Each Jones-Bowman LAP fellow must complete a leadership goal as well as a cultural goal and have $4000 to accomplish these goals. As a leadership goal, West had a desire to share his love of mountain biking with the community for good reason.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Freddie “Bopper” Youngdeer
Freddie “Bopper” Youngdeer, 55, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital with his family by his side.
OBITUARY: Mark Daniel Jones
Mark Daniel Jones, 64, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A native of Alabama, he was the son of the late Carmon and Velma Myers Jones.
OBITUARY: Sarah Lou Swayney
Sarah Lou Swayney, 76, of the Birdtown Community, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 14-16
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 Oct. 7-9
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 October
Things to do in Cherokee for October
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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