- December 28th, 2005, 7:24 pm
#15932
Looks like we could have another new park nearby:
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Haliwa-Saponi tribe plans amusement park in northeastern N.C.
HOLLISTER, N.C. - The Haliwa-Saponi tribe plans to build a Native American-themed amusement park just south of Roanoke Rapids, the tribe's chief said.
The tribe contracted B&R Associates to develop a preliminary design and a rendering of the proposed park, Chief Ronnie Richardson told the Daily Herald of Roanoke Rapids.
The proposed site is 118 acres near Interstate 95, Tribal Administrator Archie Lynch said. The site would be developed in two phases, with the first phase costing an estimated $30 million.
Tribal administrators plan to seek $1 million from the state General Assembly to help pay design, marketing and promotion costs. The tribe has already received $100,000 from the Golden Leaf Foundation and $250,000 from HUD's Rural
Housing and Economic Development program to help develop the project.
The park will also help educate visitors about the history and culture of American Indians, according to a proposal submitted to the Golden Leaf Foundation.
The park would be located near the planned 750-acre Carolina Crossroads Music and Entertainment District. Randy Parton, the brother of singer Dolly Parton, broke ground last month on a theater near Roanoke Rapids that would be the cornerstone of the district that seeks to rival Branson, Mo., and Gatlinburg, Tenn., as a hub of country, pop, beach and gospel music.
Richardson said he and Randy Parton have already discussed the amusement park proposal.
"Parton sees how the two can mesh together," Richardson said.
Associated Press
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<a href='http://dwb.newsobserver.com/news/ncwire_news/story/2855154p-9311040c.html' target='_blank'>From NewsObserver.com</a>
Roanoke Rapids is currently trying to redevelop itself as a tourist destination, with Randy Parton as one of the driving forces. I thought this would eventually be the site of the rumored Dollywood II, but looks like this park may get to the area first.
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Haliwa-Saponi tribe plans amusement park in northeastern N.C.
HOLLISTER, N.C. - The Haliwa-Saponi tribe plans to build a Native American-themed amusement park just south of Roanoke Rapids, the tribe's chief said.
The tribe contracted B&R Associates to develop a preliminary design and a rendering of the proposed park, Chief Ronnie Richardson told the Daily Herald of Roanoke Rapids.
The proposed site is 118 acres near Interstate 95, Tribal Administrator Archie Lynch said. The site would be developed in two phases, with the first phase costing an estimated $30 million.
Tribal administrators plan to seek $1 million from the state General Assembly to help pay design, marketing and promotion costs. The tribe has already received $100,000 from the Golden Leaf Foundation and $250,000 from HUD's Rural
Housing and Economic Development program to help develop the project.
The park will also help educate visitors about the history and culture of American Indians, according to a proposal submitted to the Golden Leaf Foundation.
The park would be located near the planned 750-acre Carolina Crossroads Music and Entertainment District. Randy Parton, the brother of singer Dolly Parton, broke ground last month on a theater near Roanoke Rapids that would be the cornerstone of the district that seeks to rival Branson, Mo., and Gatlinburg, Tenn., as a hub of country, pop, beach and gospel music.
Richardson said he and Randy Parton have already discussed the amusement park proposal.
"Parton sees how the two can mesh together," Richardson said.
Associated Press
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<a href='http://dwb.newsobserver.com/news/ncwire_news/story/2855154p-9311040c.html' target='_blank'>From NewsObserver.com</a>
Roanoke Rapids is currently trying to redevelop itself as a tourist destination, with Randy Parton as one of the driving forces. I thought this would eventually be the site of the rumored Dollywood II, but looks like this park may get to the area first.
