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January 23, 2026

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

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Lumbee poised for federal recognition

December 18, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A Donald Trump campaign promise to North Carolina’s Lumbee Indian Tribe is now a reality following the Senate giving final approvals to this year’s National Defense Reauthorization Act, which includes the Lumbee Fairness Act […]

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Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

December 10, 2025 The Associated Press

After decades of political maneuvering through Congress and government agencies, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina may finally achieve federal recognition through the National Defense Authorization Act the House plans to vote on this week. […]

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Cherokees, Shawnee oppose Lumbee Fairness Act

November 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Differing opinions on full recognition of North Carolina’s Lumbee Indian Tribe were the subject of a U.S. Senate hearing earlier this month. The 55,000-member Lumbee Tribe spans Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland and Scotland counties. […]

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Cherokees begin sales of recreational marijuana to adult members in NC

July 12, 2024 The Associated Press

CHEROKEE — A tribal-owned medical marijuana dispensary in western North Carolina is also now selling cannabis products for adult recreational use just weeks after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians governing board approved its expanded […]

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All about sports betting in NC

March 6, 2024 Shawn Krest

The ACC men’s basketball tournament tips off on Tuesday, March 12. In North Carolina, however, March Madness gets its start a day earlier. At noon on Monday, March 11, the state will allow residents to […]

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