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Tribe submits finalized Water Quality Standards to EPA
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has submitted its finalized Water Quality Standards (WQS) document to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. After undergoing a draft and public comment phase, the finalized WQS was presented to EPA officials in the Office of the Principal Chief on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 8.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Oct. 31
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Oct. 31
Tribal Court Docket for Nov. 7
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.
Graham County bus crash hospitalizes students
A school bus crash left students with numerous injuries Friday morning, including one with several broken bones in her back. The bus ran off the roadway on Franks Creek Road and rolled over into a creek. While no cause has yet been determined, weather was reportedly a factor.
Changes proposed to election law
With two months left for changes in the election law, a new election ordinance was introduced with changes proposed to the election code.
Court of Appeals to hold oral arguments in Cherokee Tribal Court
The United States Court of Appeals will make history by holding oral arguments for the first time in Indian Country at the Cherokee Tribal Court on Thursday, Nov. 15.
Buncombe County Sheriff seeking missing Cherokee girl
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a missing Cherokee teen last seen in Asheville.
Council considers QHA merge
Tribal Council is still considering a proposal to dissolve Qualla Housing Authority (QHA) as the tribally designated housing entity (TDHE) for purposes of funding and to have the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ housing division merge the duties of the authority.
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