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Small Community, Big Impact Classmate Interview

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Cherokee, North Carolina, is truly unlike any place in this entire world. You will never experience a community more affluent in culture and tradition. I have worked for Cherokee Central Schools for going on six years. I have had the opportunity to watch our students leave our school’s safe halls and go live their own lives, and one thing that helps these students along their way is having strong EBCI leaders and role models.

In my years, I have never had the opportunity of meeting Adam West. He is a well-known figure in our community and plays a significant role in our operations at Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Resort. We are a very tight-knit community, and the fact that I have not crossed paths with Mr. West till now is slightly shocking. In my role at Cherokee Central Schools, I am always searching for successful EBCI members to come and speak with students. I can now add Mr. West to that list.

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Keeping It Grounded SME Interview

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For those who might not be familiar with Cherokee, North Carolina, we have the largest employer in the western part of the state, but it is slim when it comes to food choices. We have just a few fast-food restaurants and your basic standard sit-down restaurants. Nothing higher-end unless you eat in the casino.

A few years ago, A new eatery popped up in town. It was called “Grounded.” With the excitement of the prospect of a new restaurant, we all could not wait to see what they had to offer.

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