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Caesars Virginia Revenue Dips Slightly for Second Month in a Row in July
Revenue at the Danville Casino dipped slightly for the second month in a row in July down to just over $18.8 million. The casino made $19.2 million in June. Just under $14.4 million of the revenue came from slots and over $4.4 million came from table games. Of the three casinos in Virginia, Caesars Virginia was second in revenue in July behind Rivers Casino Portsmouth at just under $25.7 million and ahead of Hard Rock Bristol at over $14.8 million.
Cruising Toward Safety: Virginia State Police Shift Gears for College Move-In
LYNCHBURG, VA – A fast drive could be your last drive. That’s what Virginia state police are driving home this back-to-school season. “Sir, the reason for the stop is I got your speed at 75, it’s a 65 zone, is there a reason for your speed today?” Virginia State Police Sergeant Eric King said while pulling someone over Friday. “Fortunately that’s not gonna be reckless driving.”
Faith and Recovery: the story of John James
TAZEWELL, WV (WVNS) — John James is a that name might sound familiar. He is the former original lead singer of the Christian mega group “The Newsboys.” After being removed from the group, he fell into substance abuse to numb the pain of losing everything because of the mistakes he made in life. “Addictions come in […]
Appalachian Power rate request meets opposition ahead of public hearing
Over the last two years, customers of the electric utility have seen several increases to their monthly bill, which now averages about $173. The post Appalachian Power rate request meets opposition ahead of public hearing appeared first on Cardinal News.
VADOC accepting volunteer applications to help inmates stay out of prison after release
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has announced that it is accepting applications for volunteer roles as part of Governor Glenn Youngkin's initiative to help inmates stay out of prison after they're released.
High corn earworm moths on move
GEORGETOWN, Del. — After recent storm weather moved up the East Coast, University of Delaware Extension entomologist David Owens is advising farmers to get back into their soybean fields and scout for pests. Owens said North Carolina and Virginia are seeing high corn earworm moth counts and many farmers...
Projected 2025-26 FAFSA delay frustrates families and university staff
On Aug. 7, the U.S. Department of Education announced next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid isn’t slated to open to the general public until Dec. 1. That’s a tough pill to swallow for financial aid administrators at Virginia colleges and universities — like Ashley Browning, vice president for enrollment management at Hollins University in Roanoke. She’s spent the last several months dealing with delays and errors in this year’s FAFSA rollout .
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