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Tribal Court Docket for Nov. 25
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.
Sylva man sentenced to 13 years for trafficking meth
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Frank Michael Lucas, 33, of Sylva, to 160 months in prison on drug trafficking charges on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Senates passes bill repealing “obsolete” Indian laws
A bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on Tuesday, Nov. 19 that will repeal several “obsolete” laws and amend several others that pertain to Indian Country.
Chief Sneed wants to increase COLA to 7 percent
Tribal employees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were happy following the last session of Annual Council on Thursday, Oct. 31 when Tribal Council approved a 5 percent COLA (cost of living adjustment) for them.
Cannabis Commission legislation tabled until December
The debate for establishing regulations regarding cannabis in the territory of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues.
Tribal Court Docket for Nov. 20, 21
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.
Principal Chief’s Report for Nov. 15
The Qualla Boundary is abuzz with excitement and events as we are approaching the Holiday Season.
NC Breastfeeding Coalition looks to boost Cherokee Community
A new grant project is looking to bring on part-time peer supporters to assist the breastfeeding community in Cherokee.
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