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AT CAROLINA CAROLINA CLASSIFIEDS.COM CLASSIFIEDS.COM --OR-- --OR-- CALL CALL 704-484-1047 704-484-1047 Mail to: 503 North Lafayette Street, Shelby NC 28150 Project represents $273 million investment and many jobs for Cleveland County; surrounding counties by MICHAEL E. POWELL Special to Herald Last Wednesday, July 22, representatives from the Catawba Indian Nation, lo- cated in Rock Hill, S.C., and the City of Kings Mountain, and from Cleveland County, met to break ground for the Catawba's Casino Resort Project. The group of individuals met at 10:30 a.m., at the Catawba's 16-acres of land set aside for the casino, just off Exit 5 on I-85, the actual address being 260 Dixon School Rd., Kings Mountain. In a Monday, July 20, media release from Tribal Administrator Elizabeth Har- ris, there was limited space available due to COVID-19 restrictions, and the ex- pected mask and social dis- tancing guidelines and rules were in place. Catawba Chief William "Bill" Harris, after brief in- troductions of all those who were invited to speak and take part in the auspicious occasion, said, "We are privileged to work with the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners and the City of Kings Mountain. We are also pleased to be working with Delaware North as well as Sky Boat Development." Chief Harris spoke about the history of the Catawba Nation and the tribe's close historical ties with first the English during the French and Indian War, then with the Colonial Americans, when they later took up arms against the British in the Battle of Kings Moun- tain. He spoke of the Catawba's great King Hagler, who in the 1750s spoke about living in peace, love and friendship with all nations. King Hagler, or Nopkehee, was born about 1700, and died in 1763. He became Chief of the Catawba in 1754. "We, the Catawba Na- tion, were there to read the signs and warn the colonists of British attacks," Chief Harris said, as he continued on the history of the Ca- tawba Nation. Chief Harris referenced how their nation has devel- oped many partnerships over the many years, bring- ing it home by referring to the coming casino and its many job opportunities by saying, "Today, we cele- brate the thousands of jobs that will be created; we cel- ebrate the economic growth that will come about." Regarding that economic growth: it is estimated that a total of $428.1 million will be realized as far as an an- nual economic impact is concerned. The breakdown is as follows: $308 million (once operational, in per year of direct economic ac- tivity and employment of an estimated 2,600 workers); $77.3 million (an additional per year in indirect impact through local purchases from local business); and another $42.8 million per year in induced impact from employer expenditures, according to information provided by London & Asso- ciates (February 2020). This same study projects that construction activity alone will generate $311 million, with a "total employment of 2,347 from direct, indirect, and induced effect", as per that same media release. Harris continued, "Today the Catawba Nation wants to express it gratitude to Kings Mountain, Delaware North, Cleveland County, and Sky Boat, as well as others as this project un- folds." Some of those others he talked about include U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham, Richard Burr, Tom Tillis, and Sen. Scott for their 2019 support that encouraged the request to accept the 16 acres of land into trust for the Catawbas. That decision is still being contested by the Cherokee Tribe but the casino continues to move forward, noted Chief Harris, in a March 2020 article in the Eagle. According to the Project History & Timeline handed out at the groundbreaking, the projected Introductory Phase, complete with 1,300 operational gaming devices is possibly summer of 2021. Kings Mountain Mayor Scott Neisler, who was one of the project leads, along with Cleveland County Com- missioner Johnny Hutchins, was quoted on the handout as saying, "Finally, the Ca- tawbas have the opportunity to perpetuate their culture as a meaningful elevation of their place in North Ameri- can history. "Before today, this eight- mile stretch of I-85 had little to offer to locals and tour- ists. With this project we will become the premier desti- nation between Atlanta and Washington, DC, for enter- tainment." Neisler said at the groundbreaking, "Today, we are standing on official Ca- tawba Nation lands! This is historical Catawba land! We are all Americans, and we are in lockstep with them, and wish them well in the furthering of their culture. I want to thank Chief Harris and others of this Catawba Nation for having us as guests on their land." Commissioner Hutchins was quoted on the hand- out as saying, "Our stead- fast partnership with the Catawba Indian Nation has brought us to this moment in time to celebrate their culture and their desire to improve the future of tribe members and those in Cleveland County and the region through jobs, tour- ism, and economic poten- tial." He added at the ground- breaking, "This (casino and its jobs) is going to be ben- eficial to us all." In addition to Hutchins being there for the Cleve- land County Commission- ers, Chairperson Susan Allen was present as well, as was Delaware North's Gaming President E. Brian Hansberry, and a host of dignitaries and others. Sher- iff Alan Norman and the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department provided se- curity and direction for the event. Hansberry noted that Delaware North wants "to create a world-class op- eration here," and that they were "glad to be working on this." In closing, Chief Harris, said, just before inviting ev- eryone to the actual ground- breaking area, "This project will have a huge economic impact on this area!" Providing tribal music and prayers for the event, along with ceremonial drum- ming were Jason and Ron- nie Beck. For those desiring more information on the Catawba Nation Casino or the tribe, contact Elizabeth Harris, Tribal Administrator at eliza- beth.harris@catawbaindian. net, or call (803) 366-4792, ext. 225. Catawba Indian Nation breaks ground for a multi-million dollar casino The groundbreaking for the Catawba Nation Casino gets under way (on Wednesday, July 22) as nine men, representing the Nation and its leaders, the City of Kings Mountain, Cleveland County Commissioners, Delaware North, and Sky Boat Gaming ceremoniously get a shovelful of dirt to toss into a pile, signifying work is officially begun on the long-awaited casino. Left to right are: Wallace Cheves (Sky Boat Gaming); Butch Sanders (Catawba Nation); Jason Harris (Assistant Chief of the Catawba Na- tion); Sam Beck (Catawba Nation Councilman); Johnny Hutchins (Cleveland County Commissioner); E. Brian Hansberry (Gaming President, Delaware North); Rodrick Beck (Catawba Nation Secretary/Treasurer), Scott Neisler (Mayor, City of Kings Mountain); and Catawba Nations Chief William "Bill" Harris. (photos by MEP/CF Media)