Attorney General Eric Holder announced on Wednesday, Nov. 17 the establishment of the Office of Tribal Justice as a separate component within the organizational structure of the Department of Justice.

In 1910, the Col. Joseph Winston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored famed Cherokee warrior Junaluska by placing a boulder monument at his gravesite near Robbinsville. One hundred years later, EBCI tribal members Sierra Wachacha and Jazlyn McEntire placed a wreath in his memory during a ceremony held at the site on Friday, Nov. 12.

“If we had to choose one word that would describe you best I think it would be faithful,” Ray Kinsland told veterans and community members assembled on Veteran’s Day on Thursday, Nov. 11. “We are eternally grateful for your service, your sacrifice and your spirit.”

Tribal Prosecutor Roy Wijewickrama was elected a District Judge for North Carolina’s 30th District on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Defeating Stephen Ellis by more than 4,000 votes, he garnered 53.88 percent of the vote according to the N.C. State Board of Elections (SBE).

A local bridge will be renamed to honor one of the greatest American Indian military heroes of all time. Pfc. Charles George, an EBCI tribal member, gave his life on the night of Nov. 30, 1952 near Songnee-dong, Korea by jumping on a live grenade thereby saving several of his comrades at the expense of his own life.

The Cherokee Rodders are hosting the Cruisin' the Smokies Rod Run this weekend at the Acquoni Events Center.  Hundreds of vintage cars are on display such as this 55 Chevy owned by James Wood from Mineral Bluff, Ga. Photo gallery of this event:...

Cherokee Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Nov. 2 and Nov. 3

EBCI Cooperative Extension is holding a landscape training geared for Cherokee’s commercial landscapers and public grounds maintenance staff. The three-hour training is offered free-of-charge, but participants will donate their time to the community through the hand’s on educational activities.