Snowshoe Mountain to reopen for skiing, snowboarding on Dec. 4
Read full article: Snowshoe Mountain to reopen for skiing, snowboarding on Dec. 4SNOWSHOE, W. Va. – Skiers and snowboarders won’t take to the slopes at Snowshoe Mountain until December 4. The ski area was originally set to open on November 25, but Snowshoe officials said unseasonably mild temperatures combined with a lack of snowmaking opportunities led to the delay. Some of the snowiest winters we’ve ever had got off to a late start," said Duncan, in part. Snowshoe does still plan to open its mountaintop village on November 25. The village features restaurants, shopping and mountain adventure activities.
Danville leaders, Caesars Entertainment sign casino deal ahead of November vote
Read full article: Danville leaders, Caesars Entertainment sign casino deal ahead of November voteDANVILLE, Va. Danville city leaders put pen to paper Thursday afternoon and signed a development agreement with Caesars Entertainment to bring a new casino to the city. Im honored to be here on such a momentous day, said Tom Reeg, the CEO of Caesars Entertainment. Caesars Entertainment Strategic Advisor Tony Rodio said the casino will create an economic boost for the city. Its going to have really almost an outlandish impact on our ability to provide services to our community and really make a difference for our people, said Danville City Manager Ken Larking. For people who worry their vote wont even matter because Danville leaders have already signed the agreement, Larking and Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones disagree.