Swimmer charged with first degree murder

  ASHEVILLE – United  States  Attorney Andrew  Murray announced on Thursday, Dec. 6 that  a federal grand jury sitting in Asheville has charged Shane McKinley Swimmer, 18, of Cherokee, with first degree murder in Indian Country.   John  A.  Strong, ...

Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Nov. 28

  Ivey, Bill Edwin 20-28 Revoked License – Dismissed on Plea 14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana – Dismissed on Plea 14-95.5(c) Drugs: Simple Possession of Marijuana – Dismissed on Plea 14-95.10 Drugs: Importing Controlled Substance – Dismissed on...

Tribal Court Docket for Dec. 5

  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, Dec....

Cherokee Youth Center celebrates 20 years

  By JOSEPH MARTIN  ONE FEATHER STAFF    It has been 20 years since the Cherokee Youth Center, a venture with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, opened its doors to youth in Cherokee. Friday, it celebrated its anniversary. Youth Center Manager Matt...