Six EBCI tribal members will be cycling the 950-mile route of the Trail of Tears this summer. Their preparation includes not only physical training and planning, but also learning about the history of the Trail of Tears.

Principal Chief Michell Hicks will distribute his Cherokee Family Garden Kits on Thursday, March 20 at 5pm at the Yellowhill Outdoor Gym. This is the 11th year he has provided starter garden kits to 750 EBCI families to encourage home gardening.

State Senator Martin L. Nesbitt Jr. (D-Buncombe) passed away at the age of 67 from stomach cancer on Thursday, March 6. Gov. Pat McCrory ordered all state flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Nesbitt.

Tribal Court Judgment Summary for March 5

Sheila Hyatt, Cherokee Water Treatment Plant manager, was given the 2014 Indian Health Service Operator of the Year Award on Monday, March 3. “It’s an honor to receive this very prestigious award,” said Hyatt.  “I would like to commend the water treatment plant...

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced on Tuesday, March 4 President Obama’s fiscal year (FY) 2015 budget request of $11.9 billion for the Department of the Interior, saying it makes key investments to maintain vital funding for Interior’s missions, in landscape-level conservation, balanced energy development, water management, engaging youth and veterans, addressing climate change, fulfilling commitments to American Indians and Alaska Native Tribes and Insular communities.