She said business has already seen a boom from the construction workers at the permanent site for the resort and casino. There not much around us,” said Linda Brackett, owner of Carolina Crossings restaurant. There are no slot machines in nearby Grover but business owners are hoping for a spillover from visitors. The permanent casino will be at least three times bigger. There has been a temporary casino in operation for two years.Ī mound of dirt behind it is from work on the permanent casino that should be open now.Ĭatawba Two Kings said the temporary casino is drawing crowds and occasionally paying off big. READ: New Catawba Nation chief seeks exit deal with developerĬhannel 9′s Cleveland County reporter Ken Lemon learned a dispute with the developer forced a setback, which concerns people with businesses nearby. The Catawba Nation has plans for a large resort and casino off Interstate 85. Business owners eager to see more customers from the Kings Mountain casino are troubled by delays in the project.

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