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Assessment of workforce needs for new casino moves forward
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Tri-County Community College, Cherokee County’s Economic Development Department and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort are moving forward to assess the workforce needs of the new Cherokee County casino. As part of that effort, five...
Birdtown Ballpark dedicated in memory of Bataan survivor
EBCI tribal member Clarence “Ting” Rogers served with the U.S. Army 803rd Engineers in the Pacific Campaign during World War II. He was captured and survived the Bataan Death March and the subsequent sub-human treatment at several Japanese prison camps.
NCAI releases report on mascots
The National Congress of American Indians released a report on Thursday, Oct. 10 entitled "Harmful Mascots: Ending the Legacy of Racism". Download the full report below: NCAI_Harmful_Mascots_Report_Ending_the_Legacy_of_Racism_10_2013
NCGOP to hold 2014 Convention in Cherokee
The Central Committee of the Republican Party of North Carolina has announced that it will hold its 2014 State Convention in Cherokee. North Carolina. Central Committee members spent last weekend in Cherokee to plan the convention. “We are very excited to have our...
Tribe and Caesars reach Management Agreement for new casino
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9 that they have reached an agreement with Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) to manage its new casino in Cherokee County. The casino will be built on tribal land just outside of the...
State to host series of Federal Disaster Public Assistance Applicant Briefings
The State of North Carolina has received a federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance (PA) for 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina. The declaration date is Sept. 25, with an event incident period of July 3-13. The...
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards 24 grants totaling over $4.1M
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation recently awarded 24 new grants totaling over $4.1 million, continuing its mission to improve the quality of life for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the surrounding region.
Taylor named new executive director of Museum of the Cherokee Indian
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian announced on Monday, Oct. 7 that James “Bo” Taylor has been named its new executive director. Taylor has been serving as Tribal Council representative for the Big Cove community for the past two years and is also a cultural ambassador...
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