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Danville Casino opens today. Here’s what guests can expect.
May 15, 2023 · Photo by Grace Mamon. Caesars’ temporary casino in Danville opens its doors at 10 a.m. Monday ahead of the permanent facility that is still under construction and slated to open in late 2024. Here’s what guests can expect when they visit the Danville Casino, which will operate 24/7. It’s a 40,000-square-foot space, located inside a semi ...
Storm cleanup continues across Southwest Virginia, as magnitude …
Sep 30, 2024 · The remnants of Hurricane Helene have left a swath of destruction across Southwest Virginia that killed two people and damaged or destroyed more than 100 homes and businesses, according to preliminary estimates from government officials.
Cleanup, recovery begins from Hurricane Helene’s effects on SWVa ...
Sep 28, 2024 · UPDATE 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY: The National Weather Service has delineated much of western Virginia with having a slight risk of flash flooding later on this Sunday through Monday, as an upper-level low containing some of the remnants of Hurricane Helene moves eastward. The rain will generally be showery and less than a half-inch for most. A few spots may get an inch or more quickly in stronger ...
6 things to know about Helene’s impact on Southwest Virginia
Oct 1, 2024 · Gov. Glenn Youngkin (left, in blue jeans), U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith (center, in blue) and others inspect a road washed away in Grayson County. Photo courtesy of governor’s office. 5. Helene will focus more attention on disaster relief. Flood relief has historically been a federal responsibility, not a state one.
Boil water notice issued in Montgomery County - Cardinal News
Sep 30, 2024 · The water authority said historic flooding on the New River has created “challenging water quality conditions.” The remnants of Hurricane Helene over the weekend brought the river to flood levels not seen since 1940.. Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms in the water, and drinking tap water without boiling it first could cause stomach or intestinal illness, the authority said.
As floodwaters recede, residents of Damascus assess their future
Oct 1, 2024 · Most places along and west of the Blue Ridge saw 4 to 10 inches of rain over three days, with even more in some areas. Damascus, a town of about 767 residents according to 2022 census figures, was decimated by the flooding. Bridges are out, giant holes have formed in yards and roads, trees and brush are everywhere and a thick layer of mud still ...
Pembroke residents among Southwest Virginians with harrowing …
Sep 30, 2024 · Gov. Glenn Youngkin toured communities in Southwest Virginia throughout the weekend. by Kate Flannigan September 30, 2024. Houses were flooded and trailers swept away by flood waters in the Giles County town of Pembroke. "I’m overwhelmed, I don’t know if there’s recovery,” Tim Myers, who owns the property shown in this photo, said Sunday.
Boil water advisory lifted for town of Christiansburg
Oct 10, 2024 · A boil water advisory that’s been in effect since Sept. 30 has been lifted for the town of Christiansburg, and the rest of Montgomery County could follow within days, the New River Valley Water Authority said Thursday.. The authority issued the boil water notice after historic flooding on the New River created what it called “challenging water quality conditions.”
Roanoke 2024 general election voter guide: What to know
Aug 29, 2024 · Here are the candidates in Roanoke, Virginia. by Cardinal Staff August 29, 2024. The November 2024 elections will see Virginians voting for president, U.S. senator, the U.S. House of Representatives and, in some places, local offices. Cardinal News’ voter guide answers common questions about how to vote and what will be on your ballot.