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
Warriors of Anikituhwa invited back to London
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was put on a world stage on New Year’s Day. Members of the Warriors of Anikituhwa, joined by other members of the Tribe, participated in the annual London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) on Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll (3rd – 5th) – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll (3rd – 5th) – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee School Board’s first meeting of 2019
Cherokee School Board meetings are open to the public and routinely occur on the first and third Mondays of each month.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Voting – use it or lose it
Decisions made at all levels of government (President and Congress in Washington, DC, General Assembly in Raleigh and County Commissioners, Sheriffs, Courts, etc.) impact the daily lives of Cherokee people.
COMMENTARY: Only 18 weeks till Christmas
I am not a very social person. I wasn’t when I was younger and I am surely not as I grow older.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Speaking God’s powerful words out
“If anything is to change, the Church must change it. To be relevant in today’s world, the Church must do so.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Panther named CHS Player of the Week
Cherokee’s Kennan Panther was named the EBCI Emergency Management Player of the Week for the week of Aug. 17-21.
ON THE SIDELINES: Orange slices should be earned
This past week, James Harrison, outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, made headlines when he gave back two participation trophies his sons had received.
FOOTBALL: Braves defense holds strong in season opener
Cherokee’s defense lived up to the pre-season talk as they caused four turnovers and held the visiting Trinity Academy Knights scoreless through three quarters in their season opener.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: William Jesse Lee Dover Sr.
William Jesse Lee Dover Sr. 73, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 25, 2021.
OBITUARY: William Lossie
William Lossie, 84, went home to his Heavenly home on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Tsali Care after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Suzanne Agnes Adams
Suzanne Agnes Adams, 72, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Coggins Testing for horses
March 15 at Cherokee Animal Care. Coggins test and vaccination $16 at reduced prices. Info: 497-3401
Bill Taylor Scholarship available
The Bill Taylor Scholarship is available and is intended for students pursuing a degree in business administration or a business-related area. Applicants must be either EBCI tribal members or members of their immediate family. The application is available on line at...
Big Y announcements
The Big Y 40 N over basketball league will be starting this month. If you are interested in having some fun while getting some physical activity, call Tim Smith 497-9649 for more information. The Big Y Free Labor Group will meet the last Thursday of each month at...
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