Billy Joe Swayney – obituary

  Billy Joe Swayney, 62, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born Jan. 9, 1955.   He loved his family.  He loved to play music and be with his friends. Billy was...

Sara Jane Wabagkeck – obituary

  Sara Jane Wabagkeck, 78, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born Jan. 8, 1939 in Cherokee to the late Jonah Washington and Luzene Crowe Washington.  She loved her family and enjoyed life. Sara is survived by one daughter,...

EDITORIAL: Let’s try to get this right

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   It has been and continues to be a historic journey for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. We are witnessing a government evolution and maybe even a revolution. Just in the past month alone, we have seen our...