Lyric Alan Rogers – obituary

Lyric Alan Rogers, 3 ½ months old, of Wolftown Community in Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.  He was preceded in death by two cousins, Kyle Davis and Ryan George. He is survived by his mother, Tina George of...

Senate Committee examines Indian Gaming

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, held an oversight hearing on Regulation of Tribal Gaming: From Brick & Mortar to the Internet, yesterday. “Gaming has been the single most effective...

Helen Jones Sampson – obituary

     Helen Jones Sampson, 79, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at her home in Cherokee after a five year battle with cancer.      Helen worked for EBCI for 28 years retiring in 1995.      She was preceded in death by her ex husband, Leon “Duffy” Sampson;...