The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) utilizes banishment to maintain law and order on the Qualla Boundary. Individuals convicted of crimes ranging from drug trafficking to assault can and have been banished from the Qualla Boundary.

I do not know about you, but I like to be in the know.

Something extraordinary happened on my property last Friday here in West Asheville.

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, veterans will be honored at an event on the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee, N.C.). At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 will host a Veterans Day celebration at its headquarters off of Acquoni Road.  All are welcome.

This is in response to the article published on Oct. 6 entitled “Deputy Chief Warner visits NMAI for unveil of display of Treaty of 1828. “ (www.easterntimesregister.com)

What drives you to do what you do? Let’s begin with a few questions, and you will soon figure out where this Spur is headed.

I have a long list of questions for those seated here today. Think about each one.

In 1965 lyricist Hal David and composer Burt Bacharach wrote the song, “What the World Needs Now Is Love”. During that time, the Vietnam War was ramping up, which was the impetus for the song’s chorus.