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Posted inEconomy

Hopes, and some fears, as Virginia’s first casino opens in Bristol

by Megan Schnabel July 8, 2022October 14, 2022

The temporary Bristol Casino will be replaced in 2024 by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Posted inOpinion

No, a Bristol train isn’t going to cost $1.5 billion

by Dwayne Yancey May 24, 2022May 21, 2022

It will cost a lot to extend Amtrak to Bristol but that high estimate isn’t realistic. Here’s why, and what the cost is likely to be.

Posted inEconomy

Hard Rock Bristol plans to hire most of its team locally

by Dwayne Yancey May 2, 2022May 3, 2022

A temporary casino, the first in Virginia, is scheduled to open July 8 with the permanent facility coming later.

An artist's rendering of the casino coming to Danville, with "The Three Sisters," as the old smokestacks of Dan River Mills are known, in the background. Courtesy of City of Danville.
Posted inEconomy

Small cities with casinos give advice to Bristol and Danville

by Grace Mamon April 21, 2022September 18, 2022

From Arkansas to California, here’s what they have to say.

Posted inNews Briefs

Temporary Bristol casino will open July 8

by Cardinal Staff March 30, 2022March 31, 2022

This will be Virginia’s first casino, with others on the way in Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth.

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