The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is the first American Indian tribe to receive a disaster declaration directly from the President under the newly amended Stafford Act. Now, local businesses are being encouraged to compete for federal contracts involving the disaster relief and beyond.

Amanda Smoker, an EBCI tribal member, has pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement from a tribal organization according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office.  She faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. She was originally indicted on...

Steve Senior, 65, of Bridgenorth, Ontario passed away at 11:22pm on Monday, March 11 as a result of a canoe accident above The Sinks area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.   Senior was visiting the area to attend the “Ain’t Louie Fest” which includes a series of...