Parkway establishes new Job Position

Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent Phil Francis has announced that the Parkway is taking an initial step in continuing the momentum generated during its recent 75th Anniversary by establishing a new Community and Partnerships Coordinator position.  Emphasis on the...

Senate sets Indian Affairs Committee

           U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) has been formally appointed to Chair the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in the new 112th Congress.  He was selected for the leadership post by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).  Senator John Barrasso...

Tribal Member receives Ag Grant

                 The WNC Agricultural Options program recently awarded six community groups and 47 farmers grants totaling $326,000 to assist them in farm diversification and joint marketing and distribution efforts.  Mary Ann Thompson, an EBCI tribal member from the...

Relay for Life Meeting scheduled

  Relay For Life Harrah’s-EBCI (Eastern Band Cherokee Indians) to hold Community Interest Meeting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® Harrah’s-EBCI will hold a Committee Interest Launch Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 10am at the Acquoni Expo Center at 1501...