Eastern Cherokee council members protest Class II move

Thursday, March 25, 2010  

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina passed a resolution to move forward with a Class II gaming facility but two tribal council members have filed an official protest against the decision.

Big Cove Rep. Teresa McCoy voted for the resolution but said she felt coerced during the closed council session. Painttown Rep. Terri Henry didn't vote because she walked out of the session in protest.

The resolution authorized the tribe to look at potential sites in Cherokee County and to secure financing.

Get the Story:
Protest filed on Cherokee County Class II Gaming (The Cherokee One Feather 3/24)

Earlier Story:
Eastern Cherokees move forward with Class II facility (3/11)