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Tribe pays ransom as work continues in rebuilding of the network
The Tribal IT Department of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the many tribal programs are still dealing with the aftermath of a network cyber-attack that occurred on Dec. 7, 2019.
Tribe proposing casino in southwestern Virginia
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced plans on Tuesday, Jan. 7 for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to develop a casino as part of development on a 350-acre tract in southwestern Virginia.
CCS School Board holds first meeting of 2020
The Monday, Jan. 6 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
Motion brought forth to reopen Long’s detention hearing
Tribal Court was brought to order just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 to hear motions brought forth by the defensive attorney of Benjamin Cody Long.
Joseph Jumper pleads guilty to Abusive Sexual Contact
Joseph Dwayne Jumper, of Robbinsville, pleaded guilty on Friday, Jan. 3 in Federal Court in Asheville to two counts of Abusive Sexual Contact before the Honorable Carlton Metcalf.
Tribal Court Docket for Jan. 8
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. This docket is subject to change.
Officer-involved shooting in Big Cove
Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) officers responded at approximately 8:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 to a reported call of a traffic accident in the Big Cove Community.
Bill to place lands in Tennessee into trust passes House
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would put 76 acres in east Tennessee, containing several historic sites to the Tribe, into trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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