Increase Reward in Search for Missing Cherokee Man
By Marge | Published 2025-08-20T19:56:27.272+00:00
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TCherokee NC -- August 20, 2025: he search continues for Elijah Thomas Maney, a 24-year-old member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who has been missing since Saturday, August 10, 2025. He was last seen walking into the woods near Lambert Branch Road in the Cherokee community.
In an effort to generate more leads and ensure Elijah's safe return, Principal Chief Michell Hicks announced on social media that the reward for information regarding his disappearance has been increased to $2,000. This is a significant increase from the original $500 reward that was announced on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.Elijah Maney is described as being 5'6" tall with a slim build, medium-brown skin, brown eyes, and long, straight black hair. When last seen, he was wearing a black T-shirt over