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
Cherokee High School 2019-20 Academic Awards
Following are the academic awards given by Cherokee High School for the 2019-20 year:
Remember the Remained riders to tour area Cherokee sites
The 2020 Remember the Removal riders were disappointed when the event, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears from Georgia to Oklahoma, was cancelled last month due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
“Many Faces” mask exhibit opens at Museum of the Cherokee Indian
A new exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, called “Many Faces”, features the ancient art of Cherokee mask making in a modern realm and will inform visitors of this art form still practiced by some artists of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Longer terms would mean better governance.
I know. I get the immediate negative response when I bring up making Tribal Council seats four years instead of two.
StrongHearts addresses Native American Heritage Month
In November, National Native American Heritage Month raises awareness about our history, our present-day struggles and our hope for the future. The histories of Native peoples should never be forgotten and that’s why it’s vital that we remember and share our histories not only in November but also all year.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to School Board members
If you have watched or read the news in recent months, you know what is happening at some school board meetings across the country. The harassment and threats on the lives of school board members in various places is very distressing.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Smoky Mtn. sweeps meet hosted by Cherokee
The Smoky Mountain Mustangs varsity cross country teams swept the girls and boys team competitions at the Cherokee High School and Middle School XC Invitation on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The Smoky Mountain girls, led by EBCI tribal member Aleshia Tisho (20:56.30),...
CROSS COUNTRY: Lady Braves win Asheville Cross Country Classic
The Cherokee Lady Braves varsity cross country team took first place out of three teams at the Asheville Cross Country Classic at Asheville Christian Academy on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Over 800 participate in Cherokee Harvest race
The annual Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon and 5K event was held on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 1.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Samuel L. Lambert
Samuel L. Lambert, age 88, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence after an extended illness. He is the son of the late Joseph G. Lambert and Louisa Goforth Lambert.
OBITUARY: Walter Lewis Farmer
Walter Lewis Farmer, age 93, of Whittier, passed away unexpectedly at Mission Hospital on Friday, May 20, 2022.
OBITUARY: Dewey Cochran
Dewey Cochran, 77, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his residence. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Harley and Fannie Burr Cochran.
HAPPENINGS
Seeking EBCI graduation photos
If you are or know of an EBCI tribal member graduating from high school who doesn't live in the immediate western North Carolina area, we'd like to have their graduation photo and name sent to us for inclusion in an EBCI graduate section for the May 29 issue. We are...
Personnel Policy Review Committee canvassing tribal employees
Per the EBCI HR Department: The Personnel Policy Review Committee is canvassing Tribal Employees for feedback regarding the E.B.C.I Personnel Policy; employees may use this opportunity to suggest changes to the existing policy. Attached is a blank employee comment...
Mountain Heritage Day arts and crafts show accepting vendor applications
CULLOWHEE - Artists and craftspeople are being sought to participate in the 40th annual Mountain Heritage Day, Western Carolina University's annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian culture. Mountain Heritage Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, on the WCU...
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