NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors that feeding bears is illegal and dangerous
The National Park Service urges visitors to not feed or approach black bears in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park has seen an increase in incidents involving visitors feeding bears. Feeding wildlife is illegal and endangers you, other visitors and bears.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Aug. 12)
The One Feather will now provide weekly legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The bills are shown in the order in which they were introduced following the new bills for the week.
National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration work towards expedited repair of US441/Newfound Gap Road
The National Park Service (NPS) and Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) continue to work towards emergency repairs for US441/Newfound Gap Road following the Aug. 1 washout and landslide. The agencies plan to award a contract in August and expect that construction will be complete in early October.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee High School 4th quarter honor roll
Cherokee High School 4th quarter honor roll
Theme selected for 112th Cherokee Indian Fair scheduled for Oct. 1-5
The 112th Cherokee Indian Fair, a cherished tradition celebrating the rich heritage and culture of the Cherokee people, will be held from Oct. 1-5, at the Qualla Expo Center (old High School Site) in Cherokee, N.C.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: 15 minutes of fame or infamy
I have had an interesting conversation with a reader (not a One Feather reader and not to say that I couldn’t have interesting conversations with One Feather readers). I had submitted a column to another newspaper because I wanted to express my opinion, and a counterpoint to, another commentary. This drew an immediate reaction from the author and started a discussion on the meaning of certain words.
COMMENTARY: Noquisi Initiative addresses “Nikwasi” letter.
Noquisiyi Mound in Franklin radiates the life of people who once farmed around its roots, resolved questions at its crest, and celebrated community in its shadow.
COMMENTARY: Right focus
“It is very important to get out and educate for this upcoming election. We need to take a serious look at all candidates. Take the “D’s” (Democrat) and “R’s” (Republican) off the candidates.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS athletes recognized with All-Conference honors
Several Cherokee High School athletes were named recently to All-Conference and Honorable Mention for three Smoky Mountain Conference sports including:
Middle School Track and Field: Swain Co. hosts meet with Cherokee, Rosman
The Cherokee Middle School track and field team participated in a tri-school meet with Swain Co., who acted as host, and Rosman at the Cherokee Central Schools track on the afternoon of Monday, May 10.
WRESTLING: Braves weekly results round-up
WRESTLING: Braves weekly results round-up
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Melissa Belle Garcia
Melissa Belle Garcia, 52, of the Painttown Community, went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
OBITUARY: Misty Marie Blythe
Misty Marie Blythe passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.
OBITUARY: Paiton C. Rickman
Paiton C. Rickman, age 28, of the Yellow Hill Community, Cherokee, N.C., passed away Wednesday (Oct. 30, 2024) evening unexpectedly at his residence. Paiton was a beautiful soul with a contagious smile who left this world too soon.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 13-15
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 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.
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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