OBITUARY: Julia Inez Welch

OBITUARY: Julia Inez Welch

Julia Inez Welch, age 85, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving Family after an extended illness. She is survived by her significant other, Ronald Allison; children, Elsie Marie “Sis” Biddix and Jessica “Bugger” Hornbuckle; 21...
COMMENTARY: Don’t shorten the primary process

COMMENTARY: Don’t shorten the primary process

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   There is a tabled ordinance (proposed ordinance 52) scheduled for a vote of the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) on Thursday, Sept. 5. This ordinance, according to the Election Board of the Eastern Band of Cherokee...