Native American Burial Sites Threatened by Chatham County Development

A proposed housing development in Chatham County, North Carolina, is under scrutiny due to its proximity to ancient Native American burial sites and cultural landscapes. The Riverbend Estates project, planned for one hundred and seven single-family homes, is near a bend in the Haw River where a Native American burial site was discovered in the eighties. Crystal Cavalier-Keck, a member of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the land, urging the developer to conduct an archaeological survey and dedicate a conservation easement. However, the developers plans have been approved by the State Historic Preservation Office, leaving the tribes concerns unaddressed. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.