CIPD Arrest Report for Jan. 13-19, 2025

CIPD Arrest Report for Jan. 13-19, 2025

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...
George H.V. Cecil Journey Scholarship now open

George H.V. Cecil Journey Scholarship now open

WNC Communities has opened this year’s application cycle for the George H.V. Cecil Journey Scholarship. From now until March 17, qualifying high school seniors may apply for one of several scholarships available, ranging in amount from $1,250 to $2,500. Scholarships...
OBITUARY: Mary Jo Rogers

OBITUARY: Mary Jo Rogers

Mary Jo Rogers, 92, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, after a long illness. She went to her forever home to be with the Lord. Mary Jo was a full-blooded enrolled member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Born on June 9, 1932,...