The long-awaited $500 million permanent Hard Rock Hotel
Nov 14, 2024 · With the long-awaited grand opening of the permanent Hard Rock Casino in Bristol on Thursday, casino officials want visitors — whether they’re curious first-time guests or high rollers from another country — to know they’re in Bristol. “What we want people to experience when they come here is not to have the same experience as […]
With a year in the books, Danville's casino prepares for 2024 …
May 24, 2024 · When the temporary Danville Casino opened its doors a year ago, the city was introduced to an entirely new industry. Over the last 12 months more table games and slots have been added, investment levels have increased, partnerships have been formed with local organizations, and most obviously, significant progress has been made on construction of the permanent resort.
Youngkin’s departure from RGGI determined unlawful by circuit …
Nov 20, 2024 · A circuit court judge has ruled that Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s removal of Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was unlawful. Virginia had entered into RGGI, and was the first Southern state to do so, after a law passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly in 2020 required the commonwealth’s participation.
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Lynchburg homelessness nonprofit receives $1.25 million from …
Nov 21, 2024 · Miriam's House celebrated their 30th anniversary at their annual luncheon in May 2024. Miriam’s House, an organization that serves homeless families and individuals based in Lynchburg, received $1.25 million in a grant from Jeff Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund — essentially doubling its budget in a ...
After all votes counted, Cobb wins Roanoke mayoral election
Nov 13, 2024 · With all provisional and same-day votes counted, Democrat Joe Cobb has won the Roanoke mayoral election by 59 votes. Late on election night last week, Republican David Bowers was in the lead by just 19 votes. But as provisional and same-day ballots were counted throughout the week, Cobb slowly took the lead.
Virginia’s largest megasite lands the biggest project Southside has ...
Nov 13, 2024 · After more than a decade of site work, hundreds of millions of dollars in state and local investment, and the loss of several big prospects, the Berry Hill megasite in Pittsylvania County has landed what promises to be the biggest economic development project in the region’s history.. Tennessee-based Microporous, which manufactures components for electric vehicle batteries, will bring at ...
Landmark Southwest Virginia theater to finish 2024 season as …
Oct 8, 2024 · One of Wythe County’s most far-reaching tourist attractions — and a major hub for the arts — will go up for auction in November. Whomever the new owners of the building turn out to be, Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre will honor all shows remaining in its 2024 season.
Field of 10th Senate District hopefuls grows to 5, debate scheduled
Nov 13, 2024 · Updated current title of one candidate, Nov. 14. A former party chair, a county chair, a veteran, a former legislator and a business owner have announced their plans to seek the seat for Virginia’s 10th Senate District, the district state Sen. John McGuire will be vacating in January following his election to Congress.
McGuire and Witt offer contrasting views in first and likely only 5th ...
Oct 18, 2024 · Republican state Sen. John McGuire and Democrat Gloria Witt met on the debate stage Thursday for the first and likely the only time, to make their appeals to voters as to why each should be the one to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional District.