Tribal Council has upheld a protest that sends an issue over a will to Cherokee Tribal Court.

Marion Looper, of Travelers Rest, SC, keeps the wheels shiny on his 1969 VW Bug at the VW Car Show held on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Acqoni Expo Center.  For more photos, visit: https://www.theonefeather.com/photo-galleries-2/?album=145&gallery=152  

The Governing Documents Review Committee, working to develop a Constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, received the help and advice from three noted authorities on tribal constitutions during a meeting held on Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the Ginger Lynn Welch conference room.

Dr. Orlando Nieves has been selected as the new medical director of Emergency Medicine at Cherokee Indian Hospital.

John Ayers, Cherokee Tribal Clerk of Court, has been appointed to serve on the Cherokee Police Commission. His appointment was approved during the regular session of Tribal Council on Aug. 4.