They began petitioning to regain that recognition in 1973 the effort took 20 years, ending with the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. The Catawba lost federal recognition as a tribe in 1959.

But because of the two tribes’ differing histories with federal authorities and their respective state governments, the Catawba were stymied. Seven years and two governors ago, the Catawba decided they want their own casino resort, one similar to the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, 135 miles away. Consideration of the controversial project has already provided a boon to state and congressional Republicans connected to the project.īut legislative and regulatory hurdles remain for the $273 million, 17-acre project, including a lawsuit filed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, which already operates two casinos in the state and views the Catawba proposal as improper and illegal competition.Īnd the ultimate decision could still lie with Gov. “I don’t think it’s got anything to do with the casino.A rendering of the Catawba tribe’s proposed casino and resort, which would be built near Kings MountainĪ proposed casino resort near Kings Mountain could be a jackpot for the Catawba Indian Nation, based just over the border in Rock Hill, SC.

There’s no word yet on if the investigation will impact that construction.Ĭasino customer Richard Archer said this report won’t influence whether he continues to go to Two Kings. Two Kings is currently housed in temporary trailers off Exit 5 of I-85 while the permanent casino and resort are being built. The group sent a statement instead that read, “To the extent that the NIGC has identified area of concern in its review, we have made corrections or are now actively engaged in resolving those concerns with them.” The assistant chief to Catawba Nation agreed with an interview with WSOC Monday afternoon but later canceled. I don’t get his permission, and I don’t give him mine.” However, the Wall Street Journal reported Clyburn did not know about his brother’s affairs. The office of Clyburn, the House majority whip, did not have a comment Monday.

Lonnie and Barbara Locklear try their luck after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Catawba Two Kings Casino pre-launch facility Thursday morning, July 1, 2021.

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