Man arrested in D.C. with weapons

"WASHINGTON (CNN) — Capitol Police arrested a man Friday after an officer spotted a rifle in his car when he stopped the officer to ask for directions two blocks from the Capitol building. Christopher Shelton Timmons, 27, has been charged with carrying a deadly weapon,...

Pilot of crash plane 'over limit'

A pilot who killed himself and his family in a firey crash in the UK has been shown to have been five times over the legal alcohol limit. He had already had his flying license revoked three months before for health reasons."The pilot and co-pilot of a fatal light aircraft...

Obama Answers Call to Weigh in on CBC, Cherokee Nation Controversy

Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) was asked to reconcile his membership in the Congressional Black Caucus with his support for the sovereignty of tribal nations.   Fellow Congressional Black Caucus members are asking congress to approve provisions...

Police: Parents Catch Nanny Abusing Their Son On Tape

"Cherokee County detectives arrested a 23-year-old nanny after the parents of a child produced a video tape showing alleged abuse, authorities said."This story sends a lot of emotions through me as I have small kids myself. I felt shock, sadness and anger all at the same...

Congressional Black Caucus hosts rally against Cherokee Nation

Indian Country Today WASHINGTON - During the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual legislative conference, held Sept. 28, the contrast between the Cherokee freedmen panel and the one preceding it could not have been more stark. A succession of black speakers...

Government On Agenda To Exterminate Cherokee Nation…Again

You would think in this day and age that the government would quit trying to exterminate the Native American tribes but it is true. The Government is doing it again.Congresswoman Diane Watson is proposing to exterminate government relations with the Cherokee Nation. The...

Calling All Local Artist

"Upstate Carolina Medical Center is accepting photo submissions to be included in its 2008 community calendar. For the past two years, the hospital has published a calendar featuring the artwork of local artists. The more than 3,000 calendars are made available to anyone at...

Right Hand Drive Jeeps, SUVs, wrangler, offroad cherokee

Jeep is the ultimate utilitarian vehicle. When it returned from WWII, it went immediately into government,t agricultural & postal services. Jeep Wrangler returns to this unique market because it demands capability and versatility. Available to letter carriers everywhere,...