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Impeachment proceedings rescheduled following ruling
A day after the Cherokee Supreme Court issued a ruling on several appeals involving the impeachment proceedings against Principal Chief Patrick Lambert, Tribal Council approved a new date for the impeachment hearing.
Tribe looking at counting military service towards tribal service
To honor veterans and military service, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is looking into the possibility of counting military service time towards a tribal employee’s time when figuring retirement.
Local bail bondsmen arrested on criminal complaint
Phillip S. Armachain Sr., 50, an EBCI tribal member and local bail bondsmen, was arrested by federal officials on Wednesday, May 10 on various allegations involving repayment of loans.
Principal Chief’s Report for the May Session of Tribal Council
I submit this report to the people of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in writing as I am unable to attend the May session of Tribal Council on Thursday because of a particularly special reason.
EBCI Primary Election Updated Candidate List
This list, received by the EBCI Board of Elections, was updated by the Board on Wednesday, May 10 with the addition of a certified write-in candidate. All names are shown exactly how they will appear on the official ballot.
Tribal Court Docket for May 24
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.
Park closes facilities due to significant wind event
Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed numerous park facilities and roads on Thursday, May 4 due to a significant wind event and multiple downed trees.
Tribal member involved in drafting Nevada gaming legislation
Nevada lawmakers are set to consider a bill to allow for pari-mutuel wagering on e-sports and poker tournaments, in the latest in a series of legislative proposals drafted by students at the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas.
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