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Flores pleads to Abusive Sexual Contact
Arlen Flores, of Cherokee, pleaded guilty on Feb. 22 in Federal Court in Asheville to one count of Abusive Sexual Contact before the Honorable Carlton Metcalf.
Syringe kiosks installed around Cherokee tribal lands
Health officials with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are hoping the installation of syringe kiosks in various locations will help reduce the amount of discarded syringes and lancets or sharps.
Unofficial Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians candidates as of Thursday, March 14
Following is a list of unofficial candidates for offices of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, per the Cherokee Election Board, pending background checks and certifications. Principal Chief Teresa McCoy Richie Sneed Carroll “Peanut” Crowe Phillip Ellington...
House Republican attempt to gut VAWA tribal jurisdiction fails
An attempt by House Republicans to strip tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians in domestic violence cases during a House Judiciary Committee mark-up hearing failed.
Council approves land purchases with housing in mind
Over the course of two sessions, Tribal Council approved the purchase of over 18 acres of land to help meet the housing needs for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for March 13
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for March 13
Snowbird HIP Housing Development to be named after late Council Rep.
The HIP Housing Development in the Snowbird Community will be named in memory and honor of former Cherokee County – Snowbird Rep. Diamond Brown Jr. who passed away in February 2016.
WCU to name archaeological facility after original Cherokee town name
Western Carolina University has garnered approval from Tribal Council and the Cherokee Speakers group to name the newly re-opened archaeological collections curation facility the Tali Tsisgwayahi Archaelogical (Two Sparrows Town) Collections. The name reflects the original name of the area in the Cherokee language.
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