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
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
Cherokee Indian Fair Baby Crawling contest winners
The annual Cherokee Indian Fair Baby Crawling contest, hosted by the Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley and the Office of the Vice Chief, was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 3. Following are the winners: 6 - 9 months division:...
2018 Cherokee Indian Fair Baked Goods winners
Following are the winners of the 2018 Cherokee Indian Fair Baked Goods competition hosted by the EBCI Cooperative Extension Office:
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The question of congregating
Millions of Americans have been through a three-month education in separation from loved ones and many are having to continue in isolation because of illness or age.
COMMENATARY: A national strategy to prevent veteran suicide with deep roots in the Carolinas
With COVID accelerating veteran unemployment and economic uncertainty, a whole of government approach to tackling veteran suicide inclusive of private industry and academia is needed now more than ever.
COMMENTARY: Life lessons
I have definitely learned a lot recently. For instance, I have learned just how “non-essential” churches are and how essential rioting and looting is at least in the eyes of one particular political party.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS TRACK: Cherokee boys take second place at Conference
The Cherokee Middle School track teams traveled to the Smoky Mountain Conference Championships at Hayesville on Monday, April 27. The boys team took second place overall with a score of 85.5.
GOLF: Ensley named All-Conference, Braves clinch Regionals Berth
Cherokee High School junior, Christian Ensley, was named All-Conference at the conclusion of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at the Sapphire National Golf Club on Monday, April 27.
SOCCER: Swain tops Lady Braves 3-0
Storm Ledford, an EBCI tribal member at Swain, got a hat-trick to lead the Lady Maroon Devils over the Lady Braves 3-0 in a game at Swain on Monday, April 27.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jimmy David Williams
Jimmy David Williams, 51, of Whittier, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 13 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Noland Crowe
Noland Crowe, 51, of the Yellowhill Community of Cherokee, and most recently of Manning, S.C., passed away unexpectedly at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, S.C., after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Lynda Saunooke
Lynda Saunooke, 79, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Jackson County Democrats meeting
Feb. 26 at 11:30am at Pizza Inn in Cherokee. Guest speakers will include two or three of the candidates for Jackson County Sheriff as well as Ron Robinson, candidate for the N.C. State Senate. Info: Jeff Jones 497-0168
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Feb. 20)
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Kara Martin
Feb. 20 from 11am – 2pm at the EMS Building. Spaghetti plates includes salad, corn, garlic toast and drink for $8. She is running for Miss Indian World. For deliveries: 736-4027 or 736-5922
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