Business thrives by competition and the willingness of investors to take a chance. And having failed to get South Carolina’s approval for an expanded gambling operation in their home state, the Catawba Indian tribe of York Couty is making a pitch to North Carolina for a major casino off I-85. There’s not be much that South Carolina can do about it, except to recommend its rejection by the North Carolina General Assembly — and soon. The Catawbas already have successfully enlisted the support of Cleveland County officials, who are now in discussion with a “senior economic adviser” to North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, according to The Associated Press. And apparently the governor can help make it happen, barring pre-emptive legislative action. The social costs of casino gambling should at least encourage a thorough debate in North Carolina. A casino is not exactly a typical economic development project.Get the Story:
Don’t bet on a Catawba casino (The Charleston Post and Courier 8/19) Another Opinion:
EDITORIAL: Casino, hotel would create jobs, businesses (The Shelby Star 8/17) Also Today:
York County leaders have mixed in views on tribe’s plans for N.C. casino (The Rock Hill Herald 8/17)
Gaston in race for tribal casino before fading (The Gaston Gazette 8/17)
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