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State bill could bring sports betting to Cherokee casinos
New legislation in the North Carolina Senate could bring sports wagering to tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). State Sen. Jim Davis introduced S.B. 154 Authorize Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands on Wednesday, Feb. 27, and the bill aims to simply amend G.S. 14-292.2 to include sports wagering as a Class III game that “may lawfully be conducted”.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for March 6 and 7
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for March 6 and 7
Personnel, policies, and apparel discussed at the March 4 CCS School Board meeting
The March 4 Cherokee School Board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Charlotte Saunooke at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Unofficial Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians candidates as of Friday, March 8
Following is a list of unofficial candidates for offices of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, per the Cherokee Election Board, pending background checks and certifications.
Unofficial list of Eastern Band Cherokee candidates as of Thursday, March 7
Following is a list of unofficial candidates for offices of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, per the Cherokee Election Board, pending background checks and certifications.
Town of Franklin considers deed transfer on Nikwasi Mound
The Town of Franklin is looking at transferring the deed on Nikwasi Mound, a sacred site to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), to the nonprofit organization Nikwasi Initiative. In a move during a meeting on the evening of Tuesday, March 5, the Franklin Town Council voted to move forward with drawing up the deed.
Tribal Court Dockets for March 6 and 7
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
EPA approves water at Rough Branch and Snowbird
The EBCI Water Treatment Program received two Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports after undergoing EPA inspections recently.
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