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Park facilities closed due to inclement weather
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Sugarlands Visitor Center, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and Elkmont Campground will be closed for the remainder of Thursday, Feb. 6 due to inclement weather throughout the region.
EBCI Investment Committee reports 5 percent growth last quarter
The EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Investment Committee gave a report to Tribal Council on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in which they detailed their overall account growth was over 5 percent for the last quarter.
Elk herd is a large tourism draw for Cherokee, Park
After being gone from the mountains of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee for around 150 years, awi egwa, or elk, were reintroduced to the area in 2001.
CCS School Board approves coaches and volunteers for upcoming sports seasons
The Monday, Feb. 3 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
George sentenced to 51 months for sexual abuse of a minor
David Paul George Sr., 56, of Cherokee, was sentenced on Monday, Feb. 3 to 51 months in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country
‘The Jumping Off Point’: Cherokee looks to build from Language Symposium
Cherokee has taken its next step towards language preservation.
Tribe closes on property in Sevier County, Tenn.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) added more property to its holdings as it closed on a parcel of land in Tennessee located off of one of the state’s busiest exits on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Principal Chief’s Report for Jan. 31
The month of January, while slow on events, has proven to be a busy month for planning and working towards long-term goals for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
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