A man was arrested following a Martinsville GameStop robbery on Friday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

It’s a historic day in Danville as residents and visitors get their first look at the much-anticipated Caesars Virginia. The grand opening of this all-in-one resort promises to be a game-changer for the region.

As previously reported Caesars Virginia in Danville will be opening its doors Tuesday, Dec. 17 and some 10 News personalities will be there.

The countdown is on! In just one week, Caesars Virginia will officially open its doors in Danville, marking the beginning of a new era for the region as it transforms into a premier entertainment destination.

The long-awaited Caesars Virginia in Danville will be opening its doors a little later than expected.

Caesars Virginia is excited to begin welcoming guests on Dec. 12, 2024.

The City of Danville is striking gold again with the Caesar Virginia site.

During Tuesday's city council meeting, Danville agreed to let Ceasars take their investment from $400 million to $750 million.

Changes are coming to Caesars Virginia in Danville ahead of the grand opening, now set for Dec. 31, 2024.

The City of Danville will receive about $1 million in tax revenue.

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The future home of Caesars Virginia will take its first bet on Monday.

Caesars Casino is slated to open on May 15 at 10 a.m., pending the successful completion of test dates with the Virginia Lottery, according to casino officials.

Caesars Casino in Danville is getting closer and closer to becoming a reality.

Caesars Virginia and Danville Otterbots will be joining forces for the club’s 2023 season.

Caesars Virginia is hiring all types of positions to try and get the temporary casino up and running.

Leaders are looking to fill hundreds of positions at Caesars casino in Danville.

The program will allow on-campus and online students to learn from industry professionals and even have an internship opportunity.

The new 500-room hotel and state-of-the-art convention center will sit on the site of the former Dan River Mills Textile Plant.

On Thursday at about 9:30 a.m., Caesars Virginia held a groundbreaking ceremony for the $650 million casino that’s headed to Danville.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

On Wednesday, Caesars Entertainment Inc. and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced their partnership in the development of the center, Caesars Virginia, and their construction officially begins this week.

Today’s session begins at 5:30 p.m.Lynchburg City Council will meet in closed session today to discuss a contract with a recruitment company, in its search for a city manager. The U. S. Forest Service holds a virtual public meeting today about Oak and Woodland restoration project. The Roanoke City School Board will hold a special meeting today. Virginia’s first electric school buses roll out today. Fifty school buses will be delivered to school districts across the Commonwealth this year as part of Dominion Energy’s Electric School Bus program.

The Virginia Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 testing clinic today. The marker will be located on Luck Avenue SW.Lynchburg City School will begin bringing students back into the classroom today. Third through sixth grade students will return next week with middle and high school students later this month. Caesars Virginia will hold a virtual employment webinar and information session today. The Vinton Police Department will hold a Movie Night tonight at 6 p.m. at the Vinton War Memorial.

DANVILLE, Va. – Will there be a casino built in Danville? After years of discussions, the issue will now go to the voters. Late Thursday afternoon, Judge Joseph Milam issued the order that official places the referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot. Here’s how the yes or no question will read:“Shall casino gaming be permitted at a casino gaming establishment in the City of Danville, Virginia, at 1100 West Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541(former Dan River Mills Schoolfield Division Site) as approved by the Virginia Lottery Board?” Danville casino referendum on Nov. 3 ballotThe court found that the referendum question adequately identifies the location of the proposed casino gaming establishment and is worded as required by Virginia Code. [If Danville gets a casino, it will be a Caesars]Earlier in the week, the Danville City Council had voted to petition the court by resolution, asking that a referendum be placed on the ballot.