Tribal Council Awards given to EBCI students

  The annual Tribal Council Awards were given on Wednesday, May 9 to area students who are EBCI tribal members and excelled this past school year.  Following is a list of awards given, per the TOP Office: New Kituwah Academy: Mary Jane Tafoya, Misha Losi Slee,...

Miss Cherokee report for April 2018

  By FAITH LONG MISS CHEROKEE 2017-18   I know I always start my updates with how this month has been crazy, but they keep getting crazier and busier! This month, I had two main events: Cherokee Days and Gathering of Nations. I attended Cherokee days with...

A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Early birds

  By JODY BRADLEY   If you are an avid gardener, by now you already have a few crops planted.  I have two that are my favorite.  First is a crop of lettuce, Parris Island COS.  This romaine lettuce is heat hearty, lasts longer, and makes great wilted...

Valley River employee wins national award

  Each year, Caesars Entertainment, the managing partner of Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos, awards six standout employees its highest award, the Caesars Award of Excellence. The categories, which highlight the core company values, are: Inspiring Our Best,...