Cherokee County should soon see a much-needed economic boost to their area. Tribal Council voted 11-1 to build a casino on a tract of trust land in the county which has one of the highest unemployment rates (13.5 percent as of Feb. 2013) in the state.

The Cherokee Indian Police Department are investigating a reported accidental shooting that occurred on Friday, April 12 at a mobile home in the 100 block of Washington’s Creek Rd, located in the Jackson County portion of the Cherokee Indian Reservation. The EBCI...

A bill introduced into the North Carolina General Assembly that could have established an official state religion will not be going forward.

EBCI tribal elder Jerry Wolfe serves the people of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians every day of his life. A fluent speaker and traditionalist, he is always willing to share his knowledge of the Cherokee culture.

The Cherokee Transit team represented the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians well at the recent State ROADEO.

CRAIG, ASHLEE 14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property – Dismissed   CROWE, Becky Lynn 14-25.12 Disorderly Conduct – Dismissed on Plea 14-40.62(a)(2) Assault and Battery – Guilty Plea, No Contest, Prayer for Judgment Continued, $190 court costs 14-30.6...