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The Lumbee Tribe acquired 240 acres in Robeson County, North Carolina, for over $6 million from Western Agricultural Holdings. The purchase, recorded on December 12, 2022, aims to support long-term economic development initiatives, potentially including a casino or business park, depending on the will of the Lumbee people.

The tribe gained full federal recognition on December 18, 2022, through the National Defense Authorization Act. Tribal Chairman John Lowery stated that the land could attract major employers and create thousands of jobs, enhancing the economic landscape of the region.