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Catawba Indian Nation gets green light for casino in North Carolina; EBCI to sue
A recent Department of the Interior (DOI) decision to take land into trust effectively gives the Catawba Indian Nation the green light to open a gaming operation in North Carolina.
North Carolina schools, Cherokee Central Schools to close for two weeks due to coronavirus
Following nationwide closings and cancellations of events due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order this afternoon, Saturday, March 14, that all North Carolina public schools will close to students on Monday, March 16 for a period of at least two weeks.
Cherokee Indian Hospital increases screening; continues preparation
If you drive up to the Cherokee Indian Hospital and see tents outside of the entrances, don’t be alarmed.
N.C. Courts move court cases due to Coronavirus
Late Friday morning, Friday, March 13, North Carolina Chief Justice Cheri Beasley ordered that most district and superior court cases be continued for at least 30 days starting on Monday, March 16.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian to remain open; events cancelled
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the United States, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian has indicated it will remain open.
Tribal Court Docket for March 13
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.
Coronavirus sparking many cancellations and closures locally, nationally
The coronavirus, COVID-19, has sparked a wave of event cancellations and postponements in Cherokee, statewide, and nationwide.
EBCI forms Coronavirus Joint Information Center
Thursday morning, March 12, marked the first meeting of a Joint Information Center (JIC) that was called for by EBCI Public Health and Human Services.
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