Council approves amended casino agreement

(Danville) — Danville City Council has signed off on some changes to their operating agreement with Caesars. City Manager Ken Larking told Council on Tuesday that the new agreement increases the projected capital investment for Caesars Virginia Casino and Resort from $400 million to $750 million. It also clarifies that the entertainment venue and conference... Read More

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May 7, 2024

Langston renovations will close track for summer

(Danville) — Growing pains will close a popular walking spot in the city this summer. Danville Public Schools announced Monday that construction on the nearby school campus will force them to close the Langston track to the public starting May 13. The work should be done by September. The Langston building and grounds is being... Read More

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May 7, 2024

Tyson CEO predicts ramp-up at Danville factory

(Springdale, AR) — The head man at Tyson says the local plant should be a lot busier once we turn the calendar to next year. Donnie King, CEO of Tyson Foods, addressed shareholders Monday during a quarterly earnings call. Over the past year, Tyson closed six poultry plants, but also opened a... Read More

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May 6, 2024

Averett completes busy weekend

(Danville) — It was a busy weekend at Averett University. It began Friday when their School of Nursing held its annual nurse pinning ceremony. This honored students who completed their Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees this spring. The nurse pinning ceremony includes many symbols... Read More

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May 6, 2024

DPS partnerships with DCC expand

(Danville) — More Danville Public School Students will get a head-start on college. Dr. Carllnisha Bullard, Coordinator of Advanced Learning and Choice Program with the Danville Public School System, told the School Board Thursday that 90 High School students will go to Danville Community College Campus this fall via the ‘Early College’ program. That’s a... Read More

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May 6, 2024

Chatham High School soccer star nets 100th goal

(Chatham) — A Chatham High School soccer star was honored last week for reaching a major milestone. Hours later, she went out and scored the winning goal! Junior Delaney Haymore scored her 100th goal a week ago in a 9-0 win over Galileo at Dan Daniel Park. She was honored for the achievement before... Read More

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May 6, 2024

Caswell authorities target nightclub

(Pelham, N.C.) — Caswell County authorities are cracking down on a night club that’s been the source of complaints and the scene of at least one recent instance of violence. Caswell Superior Court Judge John Morris last week signed a temporary restraining order for a Nuisance Abatement against the N.V. Lounge. That’s a small, private... Read More

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May 6, 2024

Caesars employment tops 450

(Richmond) — Caesars is ramping up the numbers at their temporary casino in Danville as they get closer to showtime. Chris Albrecht, CEO of Caesars Virginia Casino and Resort told the Virginia State Lottery Board this week they now have 457 team members. Their soon-to-be-amended agreement with the city calls for a range of... Read More

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May 3, 2024

New plans for new Danville school

(Danville) — Danville’s newest elementary school is about to get a lot bigger. The Danville School Board Thursday adopted an updated Comprehensive Agreement with Branch Builds, the company that is building Arnett Heights Elementary School to replace G.L.H. Johnson. Superintendent Doctor Angela Hairston says the new agreement calls for the design and construction of a... Read More

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May 3, 2024

IdeaFest rewards cutting-edge ideas

(Danville) — A Danville-based venture development firm handed out some big money Wednesday to a pair of up-and-coming businesses. The Launch Place teamed up with Dominion Energy Innovation Center for the 9th Annual IdeaFest. That’s a business competition where innovators pitch their startup idea to a panel of judges and a live audience. The Launch... Read More

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