The White House is hosting a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has been invited to attend. 

The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education discussed the potential of some major changes in its meeting on Monday, Sept. 19.

The EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Police Commission held their Sept. 8 meeting and focused on updates from programs.

Boyz II Men, a Grammy Award-winning R&B group from Philadelphia, will highlight this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair. 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a trike motorcycle accident on Newfound Gap Road approximately 9 miles south of Sugarlands Visitor Center on Friday, Sept. 9, at approximately 11:04 a.m.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomed Medal of Honor Recipients and their families to Cades Cove on Thursday, Sept. 8. Park staff and volunteers provided a guided tour for the delegation of approximately 60 participants to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove along with special programs. 

Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 8 that the tribal government of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is raising the minimum wage of tribal employees to $15 per hour effective Oct. 1. 

It has been an absolute honor serving with you during the past five years during some of the most challenging times any educator has faced.