Tribe OKs $650 million casino expansion plan

The tribal council of the Eastern Band of Cherokees approved a $650 million plan Tuesday to expand the tribe’s hotel and casino in an attempt to make the facility a destination resort.
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Wed, January 31st, 2007

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