Gunter named 2015 Miss Cherokee

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   It was raining outside, but the smiles inside lit up the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center as the annual Miss Cherokee pageant was held on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 3.  Amorie Gunter, a 20-year-old student...

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River opens doors

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   MURPHY – Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel (HCVR) opened its doors on Monday, Sept. 28 and caused a traffic jam in Murphy due to all of the patrons lining up to visit the facility.  The facility...

Analenisgi Recovery Center opening soon

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   In a few weeks, the Analenisgi Program will move to a modular unit at the old Mountain Federal Credit Union site behind the BIA Cherokee Agency and will re-open as the Analenisgi Recovery Center.  The program, under...

Groundbreaking held for Big Cove Day Care

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Students at the Big Cove Day Care will have a brand new building for the 2016-17 school year.  Ground was broken on the new facility, located off of Big Cove Road, on Thursday, Sept. 17. “I especially want to thank...