The group is in a new era but has the same goal: to improve the county’s poor health and economy by maximizing collaboration between local organizations.
Two days after tribal members voted against a constitutional amendment that would have opened the door to gaming, the tribal council directed its attorney to explore other “legal pathways.”
The group is in a new era but has the same goal: to improve the county’s poor health and economy by maximizing collaboration between local organizations.
Two days after tribal members voted against a constitutional amendment that would have opened the door to gaming, the tribal council directed its attorney to explore other “legal pathways.”
Tribal leaders said a casino could bring jobs to rural southeastern N.C., but critics worried about speed and transparency.
Some tribal members say they support gaming but question who should hold the power to make big decisions.
Meanwhile, some smaller towns grew or held steady between 2020 and 2025, Census figures show.