Cherokee appeals Catawba casino decision The Catawba expect to have a temporary casino facility up and running this summer.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is appealing an April 16 decision from District Court Judge James A. Boasberg that paved the way for the Catawba Indian Nation to develop a casino in Cleveland County.
The tribe filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Friday, May 21.
“As Judge Boasberg noted, this issue is complex and his ruling was a close call,” said Principal Chief Richard Sneed in a statement. “We continue to believe the Department of Interior violated law in authorizing the Catawba casino, and our appeal is simply the next step in the process to ensure that justice is done.”
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Council approves large development near Kings Mountain casino
Kings Mountain City Council helped clear the way for a neighborhood of 600 homes and apartments to be built near the developing casino.
Council members listened to concerns about the project during its meeting, even having the city clerk read several emails pleading for the zoning change not to be approved.
Despite the negative opinions, a couple of people turned out Tuesday night at the council’s regular meeting to support the project.
“Growth is going to come whether we want it, whether we like it, or whether we don’t, so what we need to be able to do is be prepared to handle it in the most efficient manner we can,” said David Dear, Kings Mountain resident and former Cleveland County manager. “I think it’s a tremendous opportunity for the city of Kings Mountain and for Cleveland County as a whole.”
Governor approves Catawba gaming compact While vertical construction has not yet started, the Catawba broke ground on the project in July. Brittany Randolph/The Shelby Star photo
The Catawba Nation of South Carolina cleared an important hurdle in its quest to open a casino in Kings Mountain when Gov. Roy Cooper signed off Jan. 22 on a gaming compact that will allow the tribe to offer live table gaming and sports betting on the 16.57-acre property just outside Charlotte.
“On behalf of the Catawba Nation, I sincerely thank Governor Roy Cooper and his team for their thoughtful collaboration in creating this compact, which is the key step in bringing economic benefits and thousands of jobs from our casino project to the citizens of North Carolina,” Catawba Chief Bill Harris said in a press release.
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