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COVID-19 cluster identified at Cherokee Boys Club
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a COVID-19 cluster on Monday, Oct. 12 at the Cherokee Boys Club.
Mann seeks EBCI’s help in American Chestnut Tree preservation
Rex Mann stood in the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Council Chambers ready to give possibly one of the most important speeches of his life. A moment more than three decades in the making that could not be halted by a pandemic or even a stroke.
Cherokee Nation loses nine fluent speakers in September
The Cherokee Nation has lost nine fluent Cherokee speakers in the month of September.
COVID-19 cluster at Big Cove church
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority announced on Friday, Oct. 9 they have identified a COVID-19 cluster associated with services held at the Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church between the dates of Sept. 17 and Oct. 7.
Cherokee Centrals Schools to remain remote “until further notice”
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education has reversed its decision to reopen their school system.
Tribe reporting COVID-19 uptick due to “community spread”
The community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is facing a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases due to gatherings, according to information from tribal officials. The Tribe has gone back into the Red COVID Risk Level (‘take strong measures to limit all contact’) with a total of 52 new positive cases since Friday, Sept. 25.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Sept. 30
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Sept. 30
Federal court orders forfeiture of drug house near WCU
U.S. Attorney R. Andrew Murray announced on Monday, Oct. 5 that the U.S. District Court in Asheville has ordered the forfeiture of a residence located at 129 Reservoir Ridge Drive, in Cullowhee, used to facilitate extensive drug activities.
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