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Moore County formally commends Lumbee Tribe after federal recognition

Moore County Board of Commissioners · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners presented a plaque and read a resolution honoring the Lumbee Tribe’s federal recognition after a long campaign; tribal leaders and commissioners highlighted potential federal funding, self-governance opportunities, and cultural and economic benefits for the region.

The Moore County Board of Commissioners formally commended the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina on Jan. 20 following the tribe’s recent federal recognition.

A county resolution and plaque, read at the meeting, praised the tribe’s ‘‘137-year struggle’’ for recognition and noted that…

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