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Human remains found in Park have been identified
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have confirmed the identity of the deceased male found in the park as David J. Carver, 64, of Blount County, Tenn.
Santa Maria drops out of Yellowhill School Board race
Teresa Jumper Santa Maria dropped out of the Yellowhill School Board race officially on Tuesday, July 9.
Hemp feasibility study presented to Council
After several years of talking about cannabis, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one step closer to entering the multi-billion dollar industry. A feasibility study was commissioned by the Tribe in February and its findings were presented to Tribal Council on the morning of Wednesday, July 10. No decisions were made concerning the study or its findings; only a report was given.
Unidentified human remains found in Park
Searchers in Great Smoky Mountain National Park found the remains of an unidentified human body after being notified of the remains by an off-trail hiker.
Not So Rough Branch
Work to revitalize Rough Branch Road has been ongoing for about two years. The project was finally completed last month.
Tribal Court Dockets for July 10, 11
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.
Almost $2 million of illegal narcotics seized in Cherokee last year
According to information from the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), they made a total of 125 drug arrests in 2018 and seized $32,926 in cash, 80 firearms, and two vehicles valued at $20,000. They also seized drugs worth almost $2 million ($1,990,198).
Tribal Court Dockets for July 2, 3
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.
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