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Catawba Two Kings Casino groundbreaking June 7th By Loretta Cozart The Catawba Two Kings Casino held its official groundbreaking, or MANUU HAR HE WE, which in the Catawba language means “We intend to dig the earth,” at 538 Kings Mountain Blvd. in Kings Mountain on Friday, June 7. Kathy George, President of the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority, welcomed guests and local dignitaries, saying, “What a great day to have you all join us, and what great weather we have. So, thank you to all who dialed that in today. “A special thank you to our tribal elders, the entire Catawba Nation citizens, the Executive Committee leadership, and the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority Board leaders. In addition, thank you to all of the tribal members who have come before us to pave the way for today, tomorrow, and future generations to come. She added, “Also, thank you to all of our partners, vendors, and government officials who are with us today or have stood by us throughout the last few years to get us to today. I’d also like to thank our distinguished speakers, who will share a few words with us to help memorialize the day.“Last but cer-
Catawba Nation Chief Brian Harris addresses the crowd. Photo by Loretta Cozart
CASINO GROUNDBREAKING – Chief Brian Harris, in the red vest, with Assistant Chief Leach to his left. Photos by Loretta Cozart)
Artist’s Rendering of Catawba Two Kings Casino's interior.
The crowd gathers before the opening ceremonies. Photo by Christine Cribb
tainly not least, I want to thank all of the team members of the Catawba Two Kings Casino who make it happen daily. Every day at the casino, I ask the team to provide great guest service by creating special experiences and being a little better every day. We are committed to being better in every way possible and know that the Catawba Assistant Chief Patricia Leach with SOSHNY Two Kings Casino Architect Nory Hazaveh. Photo by Loretta Cozart Resort will make us the best. “We look forward to continuing to serve our guests well and helping to provide for the Catawba Nation, and all of the surrounding communities today, tomorrow, and for the next seven generations. So, to start us off right, we’d See CASINO Pictured L-R: Vicki Thompson, Donald J. Trump, Jr., Page 8 and Cindy Souza. Photo provided by Cindy Souza
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