NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe arraigned on three felony charges
On the morning of Monday, Jan. 9, Wolftown Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe was arraigned on three felony charges following an incident that occurred this past weekend.
Cherokee School Board holds first meeting of 2023
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met for the first time this year on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Kayaker’s body recovered near The Sinks in the Park
Water level receded in the Little River overnight making it possible for National Park Service rangers to recover the body of 61-year-old Carl Keaney of Knoxville, Tenn.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Caleb Sullivan recognized by Destinations International
The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has announced that Caleb Sullivan, the TDA’s social media marketing and group sales specialist, has received the honor of being named one of Destinations International’s 2021 30 Under 30 recipients.
Tribal members receive fellowships from South Arts
Two members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been named recipients of South Arts’ Folk and Traditional Arts Master Artist Fellowships.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Jobless benefits fraud
I received a 1099-G that lists over $3,000 in unemployment benefits paid by the state in 2020. I didn’t receive any unemployment last year. What should I do?
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The community wants your best.
At our next tribal election, you will be making a decision that will affect how we are governed. You might say that we do that every election and to a certain extent, you would be right. Deciding who will sit in the seats of power is a decision that has lasting impact on our community.
COMMENTARY: What’s in a name? We should be the Eastern Cherokee Nation
Allow me to propose an idea…I’ve thought a lot about the history of our Tribe and our joint history with the other two Cherokee Tribes and feel like the name that we ultimately adopted (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) is not truly who we are.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What does God have planned?
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued from last week…Read Acts 16: 16-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-33. There is a God in Heaven Who knows how to keep and preserve those He loves, those whom...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Wrestling hosts 42nd Chief Osley B. Saunooke Invitational
On Saturday, Jan. 4, the Cherokee High School wrestling team hosted the 42nd Chief Osley B. Saunooke wrestling invitational.
FOOTBALL: Robbinsville nabs state title with 45-14 victory over Northampton
The Black Knights of Robbinsville ran off the first 31 points of the game on their way to a 45-14 victory over Northampton County in the 1A State Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham.
BASKETBALL: Braves fall short while Lady Braves fly high against Swain
When the Charles George Memorial Arena is as full as it was on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 10, you know it is either a playoff game or rival Swain County has come to town.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Stephany Dee Larch
Stephany Dee Larch, age 32, of Cherokee, passed into the Lord’s embrace on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
OBITUARY: Bee Jay Bigmeat
Bee Jay Bigmeat, 48, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 06, 2022 while residing at the Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maggie Valley.
OBITUARY: Tina “Teeter” Walkingstick Frizsell
Tina “Teeter” Walkingstick Frizsell, age 42, of Mountain City, Ga., and formerly of Cherokee, was senselessly taken from her family and friends on the morning of Monday, May 16, 2022, one day prior to her 43rd birthday.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 6-8
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.
Rescheduled Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon set for Saturday
Runners from across the country are ready again for the Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, Oct. 31. The race was originally scheduled for Oct. 3, but was rescheduled when torrential rains hit the region that weekend.
Museum offering programs, workshops for Native American Heritage Month
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer free programs and special workshops to the public in November to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Dolly Parton to play Harrah’s Cherokee for the first time
An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of music entertainment, penning classic songs such as "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and her mega-hit "I Will Always Love You." With 1977's...
Goshorn wins NACF Artist Fellowship
Shan Goshorn is an artist who thinks outside of the box…or rather, she thinks outside of the basket. The EBCI tribal member, who currently resides in Tulsa, Okla., is one of 16 American Indian artists selected for the 2014 Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) Artist Fellowships.
Beatles tribute band comes to WCU on Feb. 9
“1964: The Tribute,” a band that re-creates the early music of the Beatles, will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
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