{"id":4002,"date":"2026-07-31T20:42:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4002"},"modified":"2026-07-31T20:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:42:39","slug":"new-chief-announced-for-scs-waccamaw-indian-people-tribe-celebration-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4002","title":{"rendered":"New chief announced for SC\u2019s Waccamaw Indian People tribe. Celebration set"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Waccamaw Indian People on Wednesday announced an upcoming ceremony to formally transfer leadership to its new chief.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4000\">Former teacher remains in custody after detention hearing in case involving CSM<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Chief Cheryl M. Cail will take over responsibilities and institutional heritage of the tribe from the outgoing leader, retired Chief Harold \u201cBuster\u201d Hatcher. Hatcher retired in July after several decades as chief.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Change of Guard ceremony, which will be marked by the traditional Passing of the Staff, will be 4 p.m. Aug. 7 at the tribal grounds, 591 Bluewater Road in Aynor. Speakers will include South Carolina Gov. 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