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Live gambling at Harrah's Casino in Cherokee passes key legislative hurdle

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Margaret Williams | 06/01/2012

In a 66-49 vote, the North Carolina House passed a bill that puts live, Vegas-style gambling one step closer at Harrah's Casino in Cherokee, multiple sources report.

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Historical grief and trauma persist in Cherokee people

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Caitlin Byrd | 04/06/2012

During an April 5 presentation at UNCA, social worker and founder of the Cherokee Wellness Coalition, Patricia Grant, explained how historical grief and trauma do not dissipate after a generation. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)

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CANCELED: Scott Wolter will speak in Cherokee on controversial Bat Creek Stone on Saturday, Jan. 28

Margaret Williams | 01/25/2012

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N.C. governor and Cherokee sign compact to allow live gaming and share revenue with WNC schools

Jeff Fobes | 11/28/2011

The 30-year compact will allow the Cherokee to offer live table gaming, and it will provide for the state to receive a share of revenue generated from these new games. The compact calls for the state’s share of the revenue to be channeled directly to school districts. The school districts will be required to spend the funds on educating students in the classroom.

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WNC poised for economic growth, panelists say at Advantage West event

Max Cooper | 11/15/2011

Touting the success of Harrah's Casino and such improvements as a state-of-the-art school and a rural broadband network undertaken by the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian, panelists at Advantage West's annual Economic Summit — including Vice Chief Larry Blythe, pictured — said that Western North Carolina has the ingredients to thrive. (photos by Max Cooper)

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Cherokee, other tribal farmers seek compensation based on class-action suit against USDA

Jeff Fobes | 10/13/2011

Cherokee and other Native American farmers have until Dec. 27 to claim damages as a result of a class-action suit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The settlement allows up to $760 million in monetary relief.

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Traditional Cherokee games at WCU's Mountain Heritage Day

Jen Nathan Orris | 09/24/2011

Traditional Cherokee stickball may not be as popular as Monday Night Football, but it gathers a crowd wherever it's played. See it in person at Western Carolina University's Mountain Heritage Day, along with molasses-making and black powder rifle demonstrations.

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Getaway video: Tour the Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Christopher George | 09/10/2011

Take an Xpress video getaway tour of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, shot as part of an upcoming getaway regional museum tour.

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Men at work: Behind the veil of Harrah’s $633 million expansion

Jeff Fobes | 09/08/2011

“It is unlike anything else that has ever been attempted,” said Erik Sneed, the tribe’s construction oversight manager for the expansion of Harrah's Cherokee Casino. “You’ve seen projects like this in Vegas or Atlantic City. Rarely have you ever seen it in Indian Country,” he told the Smoky Mountain News.

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Why didn't Xpress publish Brent Brown's cartoon?

Jeff Fobes | 09/07/2011

When Mountain Xpress refused to publish one of his weekly cartoons, Brent Brown published it himself, via the Internet. What's with that? Publisher Jeff Fobes gives some backstory.

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Eastern Band to build second casino

Jake Frankel | 04/12/2013

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Cherokee Principal Chief Michell Hicks to speak at UNCA

David Forbes | 04/09/2013

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Media spotlight: Cherokee Scout's saga, guns, open-records law

Margaret Williams | 02/26/2013

Columbia Journalism Review correspondent Corey Hutchins discusses what happened when the Murphy, N.C.-based Cherokee Scout requested concealed carry permits; earlier today, Hutchins queried Xpress News Editor Margaret Williams and former Xpress investigative reporter Cecil Bothwell.

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Cherokee Indian Fair turns 100

Jake Frankel | 09/23/2012

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WNC Historical Association presents " A Conversation with Justice Harry C. Martin" Thursday, Sept. 2

Margaret Williams | 09/23/2012

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Five tribes converge for festival in Cherokee

David Forbes | 08/31/2012

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Eastern Band of the Cherokee's Hall Mountain tract awarded federal conservation grant

Margaret Williams | 08/29/2012

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WNC Historical Association offers Sept. 15 tour to Cherokee

Margaret Williams | 08/29/2012

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Twelve Cherokee high school students dig into their culture with archeological program

Caitlin Byrd | 07/12/2012

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WNC Historical Association presents "A Day with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians"

Jake Frankel | 07/06/2012

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