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Hard Rock names president of new Bristol hotel and casino
Temporary casino to open in second quarter
Hard Rock International Inc. has announced a president to lead its and casino operations in Bristol. Allie Evangelista most recently served three years as a vice president and general manager
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Richmond City Council approves casino referendum, which heads next to voters
ONE Casino, if referendum passes, would be only Black-owned casino in U.S.
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Richmond City Council on Monday voted 8-1 for a casino referendum to appear on the city’s Nov. 2 ballot. If passed by city voters, the proposed $600 million ONE Casino
Richmond panel recommends $600M Urban One casino proposal
Plan to be introduced Monday to City Council
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The city of Richmond’s casino advisory panel has recommended Silver Spring, Maryland-based Urban One Inc.’s $600 million ONE Casino + Resort proposal to move forward for consideration by City Council
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Danville’s White Mill to be redeveloped into mixed-use project
First phase will see $62.5M investment, with apartments and commercial space
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Danville’s Industrial Development Authority and The Alexander Co. are teaming up to redevelop the city’s White Mill on the Dan River as a mixed-use commercial and residential project, with $62.5
Richmond nixes Bally’s casino proposal
Field narrowed to two options: Urban One and The Cordish Cos.
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The city of Richmond has cut the $650 million Bally’s casino proposal from consideration, leaving two competitors, the mayor’s office announced Wednesday morning. The Live! Casino & Hotel proposal by
Eight over 80
These proven business leaders are still going strong
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What keeps a person working at an age when most of us are happy to let others take care of business? These overachieving Virginians, all over age 80, have remained
A bend in the river
Danville’s economy rushes from trickle to flow
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An out-of-town trip to visit colleges with her daughter gave Christie Wall an idea that several years later she hopes will benefit her and her hometown. For fun, Wall and
Saving the day
Developers breathe new life into tired shopping mall properties
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Running from police, an unremarkable bad guy with sandy hair suddenly grabs a little girl and dangles the young hostage from the third floor of a mall atrium. As a
Richmond cuts three of six casino proposals
Still in running: Bally's, ONE and Live! resorts
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Updated, March 25 The city of Richmond has rejected three of its six casino proposals. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and Wind Creek Hospitality are no
Pamunkey tribe hires EVP of gaming, resort operations
Rodney Ferguson to serve in senior leadership role at Norfolk casino
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The Pamunkey Indian Tribal Gaming Authority, a non-corporate entity owned by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, announced Thursday that Rodney Ferguson has been hired as executive vice president of gaming and