Robert Saunooke has decided not to accept an appointment to serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).  Saunooke was appointed by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed and was set to have a Tribal Council confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 25. 

Tribal Council addressed several pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12 dealing with the issue of cannabis. 

During the Orders of the Day at the beginning of Thursday’s (Jan. 12) Tribal Council session, Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed presented a question to the Council.

With the passage of two pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12, Tribal Council has authorized EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) officials to work with North Carolina lawmakers regarding cannabis issues and the state income taxation of EBCI tribal members. 

Tribal Council approved legislation that will allow evidence of past child or family violence when dealing with child custody cases. 

During the early portion of Budget Council on Tuesday, Jan. 10, Wolftown Rep. Bo Crowe approached the podium to address the Tribal Council and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Former Tribal Council Painttown Rep. Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor has pled guilty to two of the four charges presented to him from Cherokee Court, with the remaining two being dismissed ‘pursuant to plea agreement’ by the Tribal Prosecutors.

On the morning of Monday, Jan. 9, Wolftown Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe was arraigned on three felony charges following an incident that occurred this past weekend.