Cherokee One Feather

06/23/2026

This page has been updated this evening with pow wow listings for the next few weeks. There are a ton of dances across Indian Country on Independence Day weekend including one here in Cherokee! (The flyer for that dance is located at this page as well.)

Events Calendar Benefits and Fundraisers   Bingo Night. June 6 Doors open at 5 p.m., starts at 6p.m. at the Pamela Dawn Taylor Gym, 10 Old Gap Rd, Cherokee. NC, 28719. Support for Maddie, Joss, Daisee and Lilly to travel for AAU Basketball.       EBCI Community Events Blood Drive. June 2 from 9 ...

06/23/2026

The Roads Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians held their monthly meeting on the morning of Monday, June 22.

06/23/2026

It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

John Lawrence Laney Jr., 59, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, after a period of declining health.

06/23/2026

Here's a little humor to start your Tuesday morning off right. 🙂 Have a great week everyone. (Note: As a fun aside, that is his actual tag number.) 🙂

06/22/2026

THE GOOD STUFF:
Corbin Wade, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, competed in the 2026 Adidas Track Nationals in Greensboro, N.C. on June 18-19. In the middle school division, he finished 10th in the discus throw and fifth in the shot put. (Photo by Shona Wade)

06/22/2026

THE GOOD STUFF:
Ana and Kolbi Sampson were married at the Sylva Courthouse on Friday, June 19. (Photo contributed)

06/22/2026

Howard “Skipper” Vincent Sneed, 85, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

06/22/2026

THE GOOD STUFF:
Summer gardening
This year, the Thomas/Ledford kids ditched the tablets and grew a garden in Wayohi (Wolftown) for the first time. While they are growing, they are learning Cherokee language and how to pronounce the veggies. Their parents noted, “It's a learning experience for mom and dad too! We are so proud of all of you Josephine, Harrison Lee, Myles, Me-Li, and Noah.” Pictured is Me-Li Joy Thomas proudly holding up her first harvest of the season with a squash and a zucchini. (Photo courtesy of family)