Harrah’s Cherokee Casino announced two promotions within its regional leadership team on Thursday, June 22.

Qualla Boiz, a business owned by three EBCI tribal members, is specializing in decals with Cherokee designs.

More than 170 students made the president’s list, and 151 others made the dean’s list for the spring semester at Southwestern Community College.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital recently announced that Jamie Davis has been recognized as the hospitals’ 2017 Mercy Award winner.

Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on Tuesday, June 13 a partnership with U.S. Legend Cars International to send Cherokee youth to a driving school being held in late July at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

These are the Cherokee Elementary School Honor Rolls for fourth grade and fifth grade students for the 3rd and 4th Nine Week grading periods.

Tribal Council Merit Awards

Dr. Scott Penland is set to retire as superintendent of Cherokee Central Schools, and the Cherokee School Board announced his replacement on Tuesday, May 23.