by admin | Nov 22, 2019 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
ASHEVILLE – U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Frank Michael Lucas, 33, of Sylva, to 160 months in prison on drug trafficking charges on Thursday, Nov. 21. Judge Reidinger also ordered Lucas to serve five years under court supervision and to pay a...
by admin | Nov 20, 2019 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF A bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on Tuesday, Nov. 19 that will repeal several “obsolete” laws and amend several others that pertain to Indian Country. S. 2017, known as the “Repealing Existing...
by admin | Nov 19, 2019 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Tribal employees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were happy following the last session of Annual Council on Thursday, Oct. 31 when Tribal Council approved a 5 percent COLA (cost of living adjustment) for...
by admin | Nov 19, 2019 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF The debate for establishing regulations regarding cannabis in the territory of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues. Legislation establishing the Cannabis Commission for the Tribe was tabled during...
by admin | Nov 19, 2019 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
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. Tribal Court Docket for Wednesday, Nov....
by admin | Nov 18, 2019 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By RICHARD G. SNEED PRINCIPAL CHIEF The Qualla Boundary is abuzz with excitement and events as we are approaching the Holiday Season. It is the time for family togetherness, celebrating with our co-workers and family, but also a season for giving to...
