NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Principal Chief’s Report for June and July 2024
June 1 was kicked off with the Annual Kituwah Celebration, commemorating and celebrating the return of our Mother Town. It was an evening filled with joy, reflection, and unity as we honored our culture and history.
Gov. Cooper declares State of Emergency ahead of severe weather
Today, Tuesday, Aug. 6, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state.
Planning Board holds July meeting
The Planning Board of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met Tuesday, July 30 to hear monthly updates from Becky Bowe, the manager of EBCI Project Management Office.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala to benefit Endowment Fund in honor of EBCI Beloved Woman Carmaleta Monteith
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation has announced that the proceeds from the upcoming 12th Annual Gala will go towards the newly established Foundation Endowment fund.
Cherokee High School 2022-23 Academic Awards
Cherokee High School 2022-23 Academic Awards
SCC releases Milestone, announces winners
Artists and writers from throughout Southwestern Community College’s service area gathered inside the Burrell Conference Center on Tuesday, May 9, for the official presention of the 14th edition of Milestone.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: I heard the news today, oh boy
Turning to the media these days will scare you to death. Well, not literally, but it sure gives you a moment or two of pause in your day when you pick up the paper, turn on the TV or click on the radio.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: By Faith. A Great Cloud of Witnesses
Everyone should be praying for your pastors to lift us up. It feels good to say this. There should be nothing that’s holding anyone back.
COMMENTARY: Sgili Season
So, one of the things my staff has told me about our offices is that we have a ghost. No foolin’. They tell me that there was an apparition that sometimes stood at or near the door of my office.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Braves weekly results round-up
WRESTLING: Braves weekly results round-up
Middle School Track and Field: CMS hosts Martins Creek, Rosman
The Cherokee Middle School track and field team hosted Martins Creek and Rosman on the afternoon of Friday, May 7.
BASEBALL: Braves take win over Eagles in bottom of seventh
Cherokee Braves fans got a treat as Daniel Thompson crossed the plate to score the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give them a 5-4 win over the Hiwassee Dam Eagles at home on the afternoon of Friday, May 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Sandra Marie Bradley (Maples)
Sandra Marie Bradley (Maples), 75, went to her eternal home on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 10-12
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 June 3-5
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 May 27-29
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
Air Supply to play Harrah’s Cherokee
In 1980, Air Supply signed with Arista Records and "Lost in Love" became the fastest selling single in the world and leaped to the top of the charts. "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "The One That You Love," "Sweet Dreams" and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All,"...
Author: Cherokee Little People are real
Stories of the Cherokee Little People permeate the mountains of western North Carolina, and Cherokee people believe that they are real. Area author Mary Joyce states she has proof of their existence in her new book entitled Cherokee Little People Were Real.
“Ms. Lizzie” celebrates 40 years with Unto These Hills
When Lizzie Hull, who lives on the 3200 Acre Tract, began working for the Cherokee Historical Association in 1974, she was in crowd scenes in Unto These Hills.
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