Council discusses potential museum site

Robbinsville – The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is weighing options for a possible new Junaluska museum, replacing the older facility near the legendary warrior and leader’s grave.

Local Cherokee leaders react to Jeep controversy

As the Oklahoma Cherokee nation has asked Jeep to change the name of its iconic Cherokee and Grand Cherokee vehicles, at least one local Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians council member thinks it is a step too far.

Eastern Band reacts to new cabinet member

As the new presidential administration prepares to take office, with it will come the first Native American to ever serve on a Presidential Cabinet. In December, President-Elect Joe Biden, D-Delaware, announced that he had nominated Rep.

Cherokee historian passes away

Tuskeegee – No matter what role T.J. Holland filled, he always had Cherokee heritage as his motivation. The beloved member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians passed away Saturday following an accident at a residence on Upper Tuskeegee Road. He was just 44.

Local man gets 12 years for sexual abuse

Asheville – A Robbinsville man has been sentenced to 144 months in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. Joseph Dwayne Jumper, 39, received his sentence in U.S. District Court on June 18. Additionally, U.S.