NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) holds Tsali Care Work Session
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 8 to discuss recent staffing issues and community concerns regarding Tsali Care Center senior living facility.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Order of the Long Leaf Pine awarded posthumously to Lambert Wilson
On Friday, March 10, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine was presented posthumously in honor of Lambert Wilson to his longtime partner, Jenny Holland. This award is North Carolina’s highest civilian award, given to those who have made notable contributions to their community.
Cherokee High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Depending totally on God changes lives
I have set myself apart for God. If a person has set themselves apart for God, suddenly, the things of this world shouldn’t bother us.
COMMENTARY: Swain County – Shortest life expectancy in North Carolina
Did you know that Swain County has the shortest life expectancy in the state?
COMMENTARY – Breaking their oath: The doctors who fuel the opioid crisis
Our community is plagued by the opioid crisis. This is not news. We all know.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ROWING: Tribal member named All-Academic by ACRA
Seth Saunooke, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been named to the All-Academic second team in the American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA). A student at UC - Santa Barbara, he met the requirements by maintaining a GPA between 3.5 -...
BOWLING: Wolfe signs letter of intent with Tusculum University
Brandon Wolfe signed a letter of intent recently to join the bowling team at Tusculum University in Greenville, Tenn.
Cherokee High School 2019-20 Athletic Awards
Following are the athletic awards for the 2019-20 academic year as given by the Cherokee High School Athletic Dept.:
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Edwin (Randy) Faus
Edwin (Randy) Faus, 77, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 at his residence. A native of Greenville, S.C., he was the son of Christine Foster Reid of Greenville, S.C. and the late Thomas Reid.
OBITUARY: JC Wachacha
JC Wachacha left this world on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 surrounded with love by family and friends.
OBITUARY: Robert Kenneth Kanott
Robert Kenneth Kanott, 72, of Cherokee passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. He was born October 29, 1951, to the late Robert James and Stella Willnoty Kanott.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 16-18
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. 2-4
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.
WCU’s 41st Mountain Heritage Day to delight senses Sept. 26
The sights, sounds, fragrances and flavors of a bygone era will again draw thousands of visitors to Western Carolina University to experience the region’s rich history of southern Appalachian culture at the 41st annual Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 26.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tim McGraw to play Harrah’s Cherokee
McGraw's latest album, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM, debuted at No. one on the Billboard Country Albums chart marking his 14th career No. one debut. Since the release of his first album in 1993, McGraw has sold over 40 million albums, dominated the charts with 33 No. one...
‘The Fantasticks’ to be presented April 27 at WCU
“The Fantasticks,” the world’s longest-running musical, will bring a steampunk-styled allegory about deceit, disillusionment and devotion to Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 27, at 5 p.m.
Cherokee Weaving Talk and Workshop to be held at Museum
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is beginning its revitalization project on Cherokee weaving Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 with a talk and workshop. Both are sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. “The...
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