by Anthony Brown | Feb 2, 2016 | Front Page
MURPHY – Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel first opened its doors on Sept. 28, 2015. Crowds formed a line around the building, eager to enter the brand new gaming facility. Traffic on Highway 74 was backed up for miles. Three months...
by Anthony Brown | Feb 1, 2016 | Front Page
In Principal Chief Patrick Lambert’s first budget, he created a first-of-its-kind position in Indian Country, a Veterans Service Coordinator. “The job of the Veterans Service Coordinator’s position is to work alongside our veteran’s community and aid them in...
by Anthony Brown | Feb 1, 2016 | Front Page
By PRINCIPAL CHIEF PATRICK H. LAMBERT We started out this month in the New Year with a five-day weekend! I happily granted administrative leave for our employees to spend time with family and friends to get recharged for the beginning of a new and fresh...
by Anthony Brown | Feb 1, 2016 | Front Page
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR When Vice Chief Rich Sneed was offered the opportunity to select a “new” vehicle, he considered three of his passions- technology, ecology and economy. He is an automotive hobbyist and has spent a considerable amount...
by Anthony Brown | Jan 26, 2016 | Front Page
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Winter Storm Jonas dumped a fair amount of snow on Cherokee this past week. Ranging from a few inches in places to over a foot in higher elevations, snow blanketed the area for most of the week. The Eastern Band of...
by Anthony Brown | Jan 25, 2016 | Front Page
Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) Officers responded to a report of a physical assault on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6:42pm at 133 Lee Taylor Rd. in Cherokee. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the female who reported the incident. After the on-scene...