Trump urges full federal recognition for Lumbee: Eastern band continues its opposition

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Wednesday, 29/01/2025

After over a century since receiving recognition from the state of North Carolina as an Indian Tribe, the Lumbee appear to be on the cusp of full federal recognition. 

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Clingmans Dome receives a name change

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Wednesday, 25/09/2024

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted to change the name of Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi.

Kuwohi is the Cherokee name for the mountain and translates to “mulberry place.” In Cherokee syllabary, the name is ᎫᏬᎯ.  

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Cherokee legends, lore at Macon Library

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Wednesday, 10/07/2024

A program on Cherokee culture will be presented at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

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