NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Search underway for missing person on Blue Ridge Parkway
National Park Service Law Enforcement rangers are coordinating the efforts of a multi-agency search and investigation underway for a missing person near milepost 410 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Interior Department completes vote to remove derogatory names from several locations
The Department of the Interior announced recently the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the remaining replacement names featuring the word sq___. In September, the Department announced the final vote for nearly 650 features, but completed an additional review for seven locations that are considered unincorporated populated places.
Saunooke turns down Tribal Gaming Commission appointment
Robert Saunooke has decided not to accept an appointment to serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Saunooke was appointed by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed and was set to have a Tribal Council confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Family matters
My cousin has a habit of not paying back loans, but just asked to borrow more money. How can I help without getting burned?
Cherokee Nation debuts two-part exhibit on Cherokee language evolution
The progression, adaptation and endurance of the Cherokee language is being presented in a special exhibit debuting May 11 at two historic locations in downtown Tahlequah.
WCU names Charles Thomas as dean of Hunter Library
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees has appointed Charles F. Thomas as dean of Hunter Library. Thomas will start in his new position effective July 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Wickedness is destroyed with the brightness of His coming
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continuation… Read 2 Thessalonians 2:7-17; 2 Corinthians 10:1-5; Matthew 24:44 “For the mystery of iniquity’ is the heading, in my Bible, so, be not ignorant, we...
COMMENTARY: You are banished…or are you?
I urge our Tribal Council to mandate that a photo or physical description be attached to all resolutions for banishment and that information become a matter of public record once the resolution is ratified.
COMMENTARY: Trauma resilience key to advocacy
By StrongHearts Native Helpline How Advocates Help In the field of domestic and sexual violence, an advocate’s work bridges the gap between a victim-survivor and service providers. They help their contacts recognize abuse, assess the risk of danger and to plan...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: 1A West Regional brackets
The 1A West Regional Wrestling Tournament is Feb. 14-15 in Mt. Airy…following are the official brackets per NCHSAA:
ON THE SIDELINE: Santa Maria leads with a calm intensity
Sterling Santa Maria is one of those rare athletes that plays and leads with a calm intensity.
WRESTLING: Catolster, Pheasant win conference titles
Cherokee High School played host to the Smoky Mountain Conference High School and Middle School Wrestling Tournament, and two of its varsity wrestlers walked away with championship medals around their necks.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Janet Jessie Walkingstick-Mehaffey
Janet Jessie Walkingstick-Mehaffey, 77, of 71 Hyatt Cove Rd. in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 while at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
OBITUARY: CPO Herbert Sneed Sr., USN (Ret.)
CPO Herbert Sneed Sr., USN (Ret.), 86, of the Wolftown Community, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, Aug. 26. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness originating from his service to his country and tribe.
OBITUARY: Patricia Marie Swayney
Patricia Marie Swayney, 58, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 following a long-term illness and a short stay at Bon Secours Health Systems, Saint Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville, S.C.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Jan. 15-17
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 Jan. 8-10
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.
Cherokee Christmas Comic Con opens Thursday
On Thursday, Dec. 17, the doors will open on Cherokee’s first ever comic book convention. The inaugural Cherokee Christmas Comic Con, or C4, as fans are calling it, will kick off at two separate sites, The Cherokee Phoenix Theatres and the Acquoni Expo Center.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
‘Les Miserables’ to stage April 3-6 at WCU
CULLOWHEE – The Tony-Award-winning musical “Les Miserables” will be performed under the direction of Broadway star Terrence Mann at Western Carolina University from Thursday, April 3, through Sunday, April 6. Presented by the WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical...
WCU clarinet students to present March 31 concert
CULLOWHEE – The School of Music at Western Carolina University will present an evening of music for clarinet ensembles Monday, March 31. The concert will feature students from the clarinet studio of faculty member Shannon Thompson performing repertory for clarinet...
BOOK REVIEW: The House on Diamond Hill: A Cherokee Plantation Story refreshing and touching
The House on Diamond Hill: A Cherokee Plantation Story by Tiya Miles takes readers on a fascinating journey that begins in what is now the modern day Vann House in Georgia.
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