Smith sworn in as assistant D.A. in Haywood County

by One Feather | Jul 22, 2021 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

Sworn-in Monday, July 19, Haywood County native Christopher Smith is now an assistant district attorney assigned to the 43rd Prosecutorial District’s Waynesville office. Smith graduated Tuscola High School. He earned a Batchelor’s degree in criminal justice and...

COMMENTARY: Tribal Council should make Harrah’s smoke-free

by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | OPINIONS

  By LAVITA HILL Big Cove Community   When Tribal Council members gather on Thursday, July 29 for a work session on Ordinance No. 471, they will assemble at the smoke-free Council House.  The members will likely walk over to the Council House after first...

Community grants available from the Eastern Band of the Cherokees Community Foundation

by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | General Announcements

  The board of advisors of the Eastern Band of the Cherokees Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving needs in the local community. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving tribal members in Swain, Jackson,...

Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos makes $70,000 Donation to Folds of Honor

by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

  Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos has announced the company will donate $70,000 to support Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization that assists military families by providing educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service...

USDA announces Pandemic Assistance for timber harvesters and haulers

by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | General Announcements

  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses that have experienced losses due to COVID-19 as part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers...