Leland Welch – obituary

  Leland Welch, 69, of the Jackson Branch Community in Robbinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Larch and Stacy Crowe Welch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sydney...

Yellowhill fire now 100 percent contained

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   What a difference a day makes.  Skies over Cherokee that were filled with smoke and ash on Monday, April 18 were much clearer on Tuesday, April 19 as a wildfire was contained.  Principal Chief Patrick Lambert...

EDITORIAL: Come together  

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   As we go to press, the community is dealing with the aftermath of a forest fire that, according to our Principal Chief’s office, has burned approximately 50 acres of timber, flora and fauna. As we moved to and from our...