Rep. Haire reminds of Sale Tax Holiday

RALEIGH – Rep. Phil Haire said he wants to remind constituents to plan in advance to take advantage of the state’s sales tax holiday, which starts at 12:01 am on Friday, Aug. 6 and ends at 11:59 pm on Sunday, Aug. 8.  In an effort to better help consumers afford...

Tribal Council Results – July 1

PROVIDED By TOP OFFICE Tribal Council Results July 1 No # given – Last will & testament of Charlotte Hornbuckle Mason (d) – Hold Tabled Ord. No. 216 – Election Ordinance Amendments – Remains Tabled Tabled Res. No. 238 – Request for 3% COLA for Tribal employees –...

Bill to help Tribal Courts passed in Senate

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009 Tribal Courts may soon have more leeway in sentencing thanks to a Senate Bill passed on June 23.    Senate Bill S.797, aka Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009, grants Tribal Courts the authority to...

Tribal Court Judgment Summary for July 13

PROVIDED By CHEROKEE TRIBAL COURT CEDILLO, Abel Torres 14-5.2 Communicating Threats – Dismissed at the Request of the Prosecuting Witness 14-40.56 Assault on a Female (DV) – Dismissed at the Request of the Prosecuting Witness PEPION, James D. 14-70.22 Failure to Obey...