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
Signs at entrances to Qualla Boundary to honor Eddie Swimmer
The first World Champion Hoop Dancer lives in the Big Cove Community and is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Now, the thousands of people who come onto the Qualla Boundary each year will know that fact as well.
EBCI member realizes dream of being a published author
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle sat alone in the bleachers. She stared at her phone screen, squeaking basketball shoes acting as white noise in the background.
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade set for Tuesday, Oct. 8
The Cherokee Indian Fair Parade will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: ‘Church’s Marching Orders’ Given
We’re told by Paul that while in prison he was still able to serve the Lord. By his choosing to witness of all Jesus had accomplished, he could not withhold the Good News from anyone else he encountered.
COMMENTARY: What we were before
We must try, as a tribal community, to care for what we have. It is not acceptable to sit back and expect that our elected officials will handle all that we need done.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Our Trusting Of God by faith, His gift to us
And so dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee to host Cornhole Championship
The American Cornhole League’s 2016 Championships of Bags (COB’s) will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee on July 21-24.
ON THE SIDELINES: Good job Coach Tullos, Coach Mintz
Last week, I wrote about the accomplished seasons of the Braves and Lady Braves varsity basketball teams. This week, I’m going to write about a big reason for those accomplishments –
BASKETBALL: Cherokee players selected to All-Star games
Several senior members of the Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves teams, as well as several other EBCI tribal members, have been selected to play in two separate All-Star games on Saturday, March 19.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Cinda Justine Taylor
Cinda Justine Taylor, 33, of Cherokee, loving mother whose kids meant everything to her, took her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, Aug, 17, 2021.
OBITUARY: Garfield “Ronald” Lambert
Garfield “Ronald” Lambert born June 14, 1939 to the late Herman and Amanda (George) Lambert, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
OBITUARY: Vernon Ray “Raybone” McCoy
The family of Vernon Ray “Raybone” McCoy, 57, of the Birdtown Community, is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Free National Junior Ranger Day to be held in Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. with special activities at Sugarlands Visitor Center, Cades Cove Visitor Center and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Children and their families can...
WCU to launch 125th anniversary celebration game at Sylva festival April 26
Organizers of Western Carolina University’s yearlong observance of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the institution will be kicking off a game designed especially for local children Saturday, April 26, at the annual Greening Up the Mountains festival in Sylva.
Turkey Shoot
May 3 at 10am at Dinah Welch’s residence on Hunting Boy Branch in the Snowbird Community. Info: (828) 479-4390
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