Sign dedication held at site of Sand Town

Sign dedication held at site of Sand Town

FRANKLIN, N.C. – A sign dedication took place recognizing the location of the post-Removal Cherokee community of Sand Town (Nvyohi) on Saturday, June 3. The event happened at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in the Cartoogechaye valley, at 542 St. John’s Church...
OBITUARY: Faye Ammons Moon

OBITUARY: Faye Ammons Moon

Faye Ammons Moon, 68, of Bryson City passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late John Paul and Emma Chekelelee Ammons and wife of the late Steve Moon. She attended Cold Springs Baptist Church, retired from the Swain...
Tabled Ordinances from June 2023 Tribal Council

Tabled Ordinances from June 2023 Tribal Council

The following ordinances, provided by the TOP Office, were deemed read and tabled during the Thursday, June 1 session of Tribal Council: Tabled Ord. No. 622 (2023) Tabled Ord. No. 623 (2023) Tabled Ord. No. 624 (2023) Tabled Ord. No. 625 (2023)...
CIPD Arrest Report for May 28 to June 4, 2023

CIPD Arrest Report for May 28 to June 4, 2023

The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until...
CIPD Arrest Report for May 28 to June 4, 2023

CIPD Arrest Report for May 21-28, 2023

The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until...