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Eastern Band assisting hurricane relief
With the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians prepared for flooding, winds and the damages caused by both, Hurricane Florence left it and its trust lands mostly undamaged. The eastern part of the state was left with damages from the winds and catastrophic flooding that continued through the week. The death toll was 42 as of Thursday, Sept. 20.
Tribal Court Docket for Wednesday, Sept. 26
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.
Four local candidates have tribal connections
With the general election set for Tuesday, Nov. 6, it’s a non-election year for tribal offices. Yet, the impact of these elections is no less important, and four candidates in this year’s elections have tribal connections.
Warriors of Anikituhwa receive official invitation to London Parade
The Warriors of Anikituhwa and several other members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will be on their way to England later on this year.
Cherokee cultural panels unveiled for Cowee site kiosks
Panels featuring Cherokee history of the Cowee Mound and area were unveiled during a ceremony near the site on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 22.
Tribe approves FY19 budget
The Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) approved budget contains nearly 200 programmatic budgets that encompasses all essential governmental functions of the EBCI and delivery of services to enrolled members.
The Sequoyah Fund to receive $875,000 award from U.S. Treasury
Sequoyah Fund will become the recipient of an $875,000 award from the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) Fund for the expansion of services and to increase the volume of their small business lending.
Occupants identified in the Foothills Parkway West fatal collision
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have identified the vehicle and occupants involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred on Foothills Parkway West on Monday, Sept. 17.
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