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Edgar Dean McCurry, age 67, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at his home.

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Debra Webber Hendrick, went to her heavenly home, Friday, August 21, 2020.

Debra Webber Hendrick, went to her heavenly home, Friday, August 21, 2020.

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Tony Lee Bridges, 48, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 19, 2020 at his home.

The Catawba Nation today announced Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort as the name of the gaming and entertainment destination the Nation is developing in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

"Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort celebrates our rich history and hopeful future in our ancestral lands in North Carolina - where our people were established hundreds of years ago, as the names Catawba River, Catawba County and Catawba College suggest," said Catawba Chief Bill Harris.

"The name pays tribute to the 18th century Catawba Chief King Hagler and to the City of Kings Mountain, which will be home to the new casino resort. It also symbolizes the unique relationship that the Catawba people have historically had - and will continue to strengthen going forward - with fellow residents of the region," Harris said.

The Catawba unveiled the name and logo for the new casino resort on Aug. 28 at a private event attended by citizens of the Catawba Nation community, casino project partners and City of Kings Mountain officials.

The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort logo depicts a silhouette of King Hagler set against a representation of Kings Mountain.

The logo was developed in consultation with Delaware North. The global hospitality and entertainment company is advising the Catawba on the project.

King Hagler, Chief of the Catawba from 1750 to 1763, forged a peaceful relationship with the American colonists in the region while firmly defending the rights of his people. The Catawba helped protect the colonists, including during the French and Indian War, and in return the Catawba people received their support.

If you or your organization are looking for a way to help local school children and their teachers, the United Way of Cleveland County (UWCC) has an answer for you. In a campaign titled, "Connect Cleveland County" the agency is working to provide "hotspots" for area students to aid them in their schoolwork.