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CCS School Board meets and says farewell to exiting members
The Cherokee Centrals Schools Board of Education held a meeting at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Monday (Sept. 20) night. The dual purpose of the meeting was to conduct business and to recognize exiting board members after the 2021 election.
A stated commitment to cooperation and communication – Police Commission meeting report
By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Police Commission met for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 16 in a conference room of the Ginger Lynn Welch complex. The meeting convened at approximately noon...
Clean-up event on tribal waterways to honor Long Man
Honoring Long Man Day will be held next month in an attempt to get more people involved in land stewardship on the Qualla Boundary.
Council approves $1.3 million land purchase in Graham County
Tribal Council approved the purchase of 32.28 acres in Graham County for the price of $1,300,000 during a session of Council on Monday, Sept. 20.
EBCI Prosecutor’s Office responds to your questions (first question)
Why do our prosecutors take it so easy on drug offenders? With the number of resources and opportunities our Tribe has, yet we are seeing an increase in drug use and distribution.
Same-sex marriage amendments killed by Council
For now, the marriage law of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will remain the same and only recognize unions between a man and a woman.
Dr. Hartwell Francis becomes honorary member of the EBCI
At 4:09 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, Dr. Hartwell Francis held a smile so strong that a mask had no chance to conceal.
Swimmer found guilty of second degree murder
A federal jury in Asheville convicted Shane McKinley Swimmer, 21, of Cherokee, of second degree murder late on Thursday, Sept. 9, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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