Caesars Virginia is buzzing with activity, though its doors are not yet open. Workers on scaffolding nearly 12 stories in the air are installing the company’s logo on the casino resort’s hotel tower, exactly one week before the grand opening. ...
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Caesars Virginia has made a big impact on Danville, even before opening its doors. Now the city is ready for the grand opening.
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Downtown Danville businesses kick off holiday shopping season
The day after Thanksgiving cranked up the holiday shopping season, with some River District retailers offering specials and events to entice customers to their stores through Christmas. Catherine Carter, owner at The Dog-Eared Page Bookshop on ...
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2,000 reasons to be thankful: As Dan River Region leaders reflect, ‘best is yet to come’
In a season of gratitude, leaders say there’s plenty to be thankful for in Danville and Pittsylvania County. Topping that list is the Nov. 13 announcement that Microporous is bringing 2,000 jobs with a $1.35 billion investment to the Southern ...
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Danville seeks bids for historic Schoolfield area development near Caesars Virginia
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville has been on the move when it comes to economic growth, and they’re continuing that by developing a historic area, not too far from the permanent Caesars Virginia facility. The big opening of Caesars Virginia is ...
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What lured Microporous to Southside? Residents sold community. Leaders were ‘most responsive.’
Leaders with Microporous — the company bringing 2,000 jobs to Pittsylvania County — visited the region a lot over the last year or so. They were eating at the local restaurants. They were staying at local hotels. They weren’t just interacting ...
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Inaugural downtown 5K raises money to help River District merchants
About 100 people participated in the inaugural Miles for Merchants 5K in the River District on Saturday morning. All of the proceeds will go to downtown businesses via a grant program. It came together in a matter of four weeks to give an extra ...
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Casino drives visitor spending growth in Southside, which surpasses other regions in state
Southern Virginia, which includes Danville and Pittsylvania County, outperformed all other regions in Virginia for visitor spending in 2023. The region saw a 20% increase from 2022 to 2023, with spending levels from visitors to the area reaching ...
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Danville developer to open three restaurants at Caesars Virginia resort
Danville developer Rick Barker is bringing three restaurants to the Caesars Virginia casino resort when it opens in December. The two-story establishments will offer barbecue, burgers and pizza and will feature decor and design replicating the ...