NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Valley River Casino announces $275 million expansion
Just one day after celebrating the seventh anniversary of the Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel, leaders broke ground on a $275 million expansion project that will evolve the property.
Raylen Bark named 2022-23 Miss Cherokee
Raylen Bark, a member of the Wolf Clan from the Wolftown Community, will represent the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) as the 2022-23 Miss Cherokee. She won the title during a pageant at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 1.
Ava Walkingstick named 2022-23 Junior Miss Cherokee
Ava Walkingstick, a member of the Long Hair Clan from the Birdtown Community, will represent the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) as the 2022-23 Teen Miss Cherokee.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Mainspring conserves Historic Cherokee Town
Mainspring Conservation Trust recently acquired 40 acres in Macon County that holds considerable cultural heritage significance.
Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program holds Summer Retreat
The Fellows of the 2020-2021 Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program assembled lakeside at Lake Junaluska on July 6-8 to meet with their mentors and begin their journey through the program year.
Pipestem inducted into Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society
Parrish Pipestem was inducted recently into the Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society in Tulsa, Okla.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: What matters to you?
The battle to inform the public rages in every community. The Qualla Boundary is no exception.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus, the way, the light, the truth
The Old Testament has taught many of us that God was actually introducing us to His Plan from the very beginning in the book of Genesis.
COMMENTARY: Royalty have represented with style and grace despite uncertainties
Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Amy West, Teen Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Haley Smith, Junior Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Nevayah Panther, and Little Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Georjia Girty have represented the Tribe with style, grace, and most of all, patience, during one of the most turbulent times in recent history.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Swain
Both Cherokee varsity basketball teams started the new year off right with home wins over rival Swain County on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee hosts Holidays on the Hardwood tourney
Cherokee High School hosted its annual Holidays on the Hardwood tournament in the Charles George Memorial Arena on Dec. 27-29.
Holidays on the Hardwood schedule
Cherokee High School will host its annual Holidays on the Hardwood basketball tournament at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Dec. 27-29.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: Katherine Norleen Panther
Katherine Norleen Panther, Nora as she was commonly known, age 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, April 10, 2022 after battling cancer.
OBITUARY: David Alvin Bradley
David Alvin Bradley, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his residence.
OBITUARY: Noah Joseph Ensley
Noah Joseph Ensley, age 15, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Mission Hospital. His brother, Bridger Owen Ensley, age 10, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, also at Mission Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Fair meeting cancelled for tonight
The Cherokee Indian Fair meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be Monday, Aug. 11 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall lobby.
Benefit for Shadow Wolf
July 29 from 9am-2pm at the Yellowhill Community Club Building. $7 for Indian Taco, drink and cake. $6 for frybread, chili, and drink.
Smokemont Revival and Homecoming
Aug. 4-9 at 7pm. The Homecoming will be Aug. 10 at 10am. Everyone is welcome.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Call
(828) 359-6262
Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
Hours
Mon – Fri • 7:45am – 4:30pm