Residential Treatment Center in Snowbird on-budget, on-time
Almost a year ago, leaders and officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians put gold-painted shovels into the dirt and broke ground on the Snowbird Residential Treatment Center.
Cherokee Fitness Complex undergoing minor renovations
Patrons of the Cherokee Fitness Complex will notice several upgrades and areas of renovation going on now and continuing through the summer.
Twelve charged in marriage fraud conspiracy
A federal criminal bill of indictment was unsealed on Wednesday, June 21 in Asheville, charging twelve individuals with marriage fraud conspiracy and related charges, for entering into sham marriages
Housing Summit shines light on long standing issues
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed convened a Housing Summit on the morning of Friday, June 16 to look at processes and challenges with the tribal housing department.
CIPD Arrest Report for June 12-19
Note: 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 proven guilty in a court of law.
Walk held to shine light on Cherokee elder abuse
Tribal elders in Indian Country are reportedly abused at a rate (1 in 4) much higher than the national average (1 in 10).
Council to seek legal opinion on Vice Chief selection
Tribal Council met in a special session on Thursday, June 15 to discuss the issue of filling the vacancy in the Office of the Vice Chief.
Tribal Court Docket for June 28 and 29
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Construction update on Harrah’s Cherokee Multi-tainment Center
Throughout May, the focus on the construction at the new Harrah’s Cherokee Multi-tainment Center was to prepare for the finishing trades
