Alzheimer’s Events planned for Cherokee

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF A disease named after and first discovered in 1906 by German physician Alois Alzheimer affects over 5.3 million Americans according to the Alzheimer’s Association.  The Association describes the disease as a progressive and fatal...

Harrah’s Cherokee opens New Events Center

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel unveiled the opening of its 3,000-plus seat Event Center on Friday, Sept. 3 making it the leading concert, events and entertainment venue in the region.   Kicking-off the Opening Celebrations were performances by Hank Williams,...

Get Ready for Lady Bug Season

By SARAH MCCLELLAN WELCH EBCI COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Soon as the evening temperatures drop, the annual ladybug invasion will begin in Cherokee. The official name of this unwanted house-guest is the Multi-Colored Asian Lady Beetle. The first report of this species in...

Cherokee hosts Community Garden Awards

ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT The EBCI Cooperative Extension Office hosted the 2010 Cherokee Community Garden Awards at the Birdtown Recreation Center on Tuesday, Sept. 7.  A total of 68 adult gardens and 20 youth gardens were judged.   Seventeen  youth gardens and three...

Tennessee Tribes lose State Recognition

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Just over two months after six groups in Tennessee cheered garnering state recognition they have now lost it – probably for good.  According to court documents released by the Tennessee Attorney General’s office, a violation of...