The Eastern Band of Cherokee is the only NC tribe with full federal recognition. But NC recognizes seven others.

The Cherokee Indians revealed this week who can buy products at their cannabis superstore set to open April 20 in the North Carolina mountains. April 20 is recognized by marijuana users and producers ...

The Great Smoky Cannabis Co. will soon begin limited recreational marijuana sales to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and federally recognized tribes, marking a major step toward ...

Federal resistance looms as U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards challenges tribal sovereignty in the face of North Carolina's cannabis progress. Market-moving news hits Benzinga Pro first—get a 30-minute edge and ...

CHEROKEE, N.C. -- The marijuana retailer owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on western North Carolina tribal lands announced Thursday that it will begin selling cannabis products to anyone ...

Editor’s note: This story was published prior to the Thursday election where a majority of voters approved legalization of marijuana on tribal lands. For that story, go here. Hundreds of members of ...

CHEROKEE, N.C. -- Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote in September on whether they want to legalize marijuana possession and sales on tribal lands for anyone 21 and older - not ...

With the tribal casino’s revenue under threat from increasing competition in the state, the Eastern Band of Cherokee is investing in diversifying its tourist offerings. A main thoroughfare of Cherokee ...

The Pembroke-based Lumbee tribe was federally recognized by Congress in December after a nearly 140-year fight. Here's what's ...

More than 50,000 members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina may gain federal recognition soon, a move that would grant the ...

Investigators did not provide specifics of where the body was found, but New Found Gap is a low point in the Smoky Mountains and the overlook is a popular tourist destination in Great Smoky Mountains ...