Tribal Court Docket for Oct. 28

Note: This is a schedule for Tribal Court, and defendants are scheduled to appear on the dates listed.  It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of...

Title IV-E document approved by HHS

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Title IV-E plan containing plans and policies (Cherokee Administrative Rules) for the new child welfare system for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has been approved by federal officials.  Officials from the...

EBCI Christmas Check deadline

  The deadline to submit statements for handicapped and/or disabled EBCI tribal minors, under the age of 18, who are eligible to receive a Christmas Check is Wednesday, Nov. 25.  Eligible minors must submit a statement signed by a doctor indicating that the child...