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‘We’re ready today’: Long released on unsecured bond, prepares for trial
By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF The case involving Benjamin Cody Long will continue on April 28, and the defense looks to go to trial. Thursday morning (Feb. 25) marked the latest pre-trial date regarding the cyberattack of December 2019. Last week,...
The EBCI Tribal Option and what it means for Medicaid beneficiaries
Eligible Medicaid members will begin to receive letters on Monday, March 15 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) notifying Medicaid beneficiaries of open enrollment which will now include the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Option.
WCU set to open vaccine clinic
Western Carolina University has received a shipment of vaccines and is prepared to launch its COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, Feb. 25.
Tribal Bingo to remain closed through at least June
Cherokee Tribal Bingo has been closed for almost a year now due to COVID-19, and officials state it will remain closed through at least the end of June.
Cherokee Nation Supreme Court issues decision that ‘by blood’ reference be stricken from Cherokee Nation Constitution
The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court ruled on Monday, Feb. 22 in a unanimous decision that the language “by blood” is void, and should be removed from Cherokee Nation’s tribal laws, including provisions within the Cherokee Nation Constitution, according to the opinion.
Mike Clampitt affirms his support for EBCI
Rep. Mike Clampitt has been named Co-Chair of the House Committee on Federal Regulations and American Indian Affairs for the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Strohm sentenced for $199K embezzlement from Cherokee Broadband
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Thursday, Feb. 18 that Fredrick Thomas Gettins Strohm, 41, of Jackson County, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $95,000 from an Indian tribal organization.
Benjamin Cody Long dismissed of felony charges in cyberattack case
Tribal prosecutors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have dismissed both felony charges against Benjamin Cody Long.
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