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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”. 

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.

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