Pedestrian struck by car on Acquoni Road

  The EBCI Public Safety Communication Center received a report from a female that a male had been struck by a car on the evening of Wednesday, July 15.  A 30-year-old male was walking along  Acquoni Road and stepped into the path of an oncoming car. The driver...

Tribal Court Docket for July 29

Note: This is a schedule for Tribal Court, and defendants are scheduled to appear on the dates listed.  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...

Tribal Court Judgment Summary for July 8

  ARMACHAIN, Larissa 14-30.3 Compulsory School Attendance – Guilty Plea, Prayer for Judgment Continued   BIRD, April Dawn 14-10.41 Breaking and Entering – Dismissed, Prosecuting Witness Failed to Appear   BRADLEY, Nyasha 14-15.6(b) Purchasing, Attempt...

Tribe looking to overhaul Tax Code

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   An ordinance, submitted by Principal Chief Michell Hicks, would overhaul the Tax Code of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians if passed.  Ordinance No. 556 (2015) would replace Chapter 105 of the Cherokee Code with a...