NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel $275 million expansion scheduled for late 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel held a media tour of the $275 million construction site for the 25,000 square foot expanded gaming floor, 296-room hotel tower, and 1,500-space parking deck on the morning of Dec. 11.
American Chestnut Foundation to discontinue Darling 58 American Chestnut
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) announced Friday, Dec. 8 that it will discontinue its development of the Darling 58 American Chestnut due to significant performance limitations that, from TACF’s perspective, make it unsuitable as a restoration tree. Likewise, TACF is also withdrawing its support for several pending regulatory petitions that would authorize distribution of transgenic Darling trees outside permitted research plots.
The fire is burning: Sacred Fire Courtyard dedicated at Cherokee Indian Hospital
The Sacred Fire Courtyard, designed to look like a Cherokee Stomp Dance Ground, was dedicated at the Cherokee Indian Hospital on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 8.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU LETTER: Museum interim director thanks dedicated staff
I need to thank wholeheartedly, the people that work with the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle discusses her debut novel
I sat down with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle a week before the official publication date of her new novel “Even As We Breathe”.
Tribal member publishes first in series of children’s books
Flip and Flop, two lovable twin rabbits, are the creations of Leslie Pearson and will be featured in a series of 10 children’s books.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: New Cherokee Blood
During the February session of Tribal Council, the Council decided that the language of the resolution proposed to ask the people to decide on extended terms, term limits and staggered terms was tabled,
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Give to us wisdom for soul winning (Continued)
“What has started off as a seed planted here will be a growing tree by the end of the year. I have seen in the Spirit and have shared with you for years, there will come a day when you have to be here an hour earlier, or you may not be able to get through the door, Amen.”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: He has already equipped each one
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church When you say, “I’m little. I don’t know enough. I don’t know a lot.” With your permission, God can still use what He has already given you. Choosing to...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves 67 Murphy 60
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Murphy Bulldogs 67-60 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves hand Murphy their first loss of season
The Cherokee Lady Braves did something that no other team has been able to accomplish this season – put a tick in the loss column of the Murphy Lady Bulldogs.
WRESTLING: Braves place at James Orr Invitational
Several members of the Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team placed at the James Orr Invitational Tournament held in Robbinsville on Saturday, Jan. 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ricky Benny Jumper
Ricky Benny Jumper, 53, of the Snowbird Community of Robbinsville, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his residence.
OBITUARY: Joshua Brent “Cubby” Squirrel
Joshua Brent “Cubby” Squirrel, 35, of Cherokee passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Helen Groenewold of Cherokee and the late Joshua Squirrel, Jr.
OBITUARY: Richard Thomas McCoy (Rick)
Richard Thomas McCoy (Rick), age 54, born April 11, 1968, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Garden Contest dates approaching
The gardening season is looking good. Early warm weather has plants growing quickly and gardeners are busy. The EBCI Garden Contest will begin Tuesday, June 24 and run through Friday, July 11.
Money Mosh Game Show
June 3 at 5:30pm at the Yellowhill Activity Center. Presenters include: First Citizens Bank, Mountain Credit Union and Edward Jones. Learn about checking and savings accounts, investment opportunities and much more. Door prizes, music, games. RSPV by Friday, May...
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum to host Statehood Day
June 1 from 12-5pm at the Museum located in Vonore, Tenn. The 1809 Blacksmith shop will be open with demonstrations going on throughout the afternoon. Cherokee Storyteller Lloyd Arneach Sr. and his daughter, Dawn Arneach, both EBCI tribal members from the Yellowhill...
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