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Developers: Temp casino open 'within a year' of Petersburg voters' approval
PETERSBURG – The co-developers of the proposed $1.4 billion casino complex have shared specifics about what they are planning almost immediately should Petersburg voters greenlight their plans on a Nov. 5 referendum. The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise, Petersburg’s partners in the Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia said a temporary site will...
Numerous businesses evacuated after gas leak in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Columbia Gas crews are repairing a damaged gas line that caused gas leak on Genito Road in Chesterfield evacuating numerous businesses Thursday afternoon. According to Chesterfield Fire and EMS, a leak in the middle of Genito Road at Stigall Way forced seven businesses to evacuate, causing...
'Into warp speed': Bobb Group escalates work on Hopewell finances, stresses future unity
HOPEWELL – Saying the project has now reached “warp speed” stage, the Robert Bobb Group told City Council that between now and the end of its contract, it will push Hopewell hard to make sure the city’s $2 million investment in rebuilding its fiscal infrastructure will not be in vain. “At this point,...
Chesterfield school leaders unveil new food distribution center
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - On Thursday afternoon, leaders from Chesterfield County Public Schools cut a piece of plastic wrap to commemorate the grand opening of a new food distribution center. The facility, located along Permilla Springs Drive in Chester, aims to bring more local fresh fruits and vegetables to school...
Energy debates divide localities: Gas plant controversy in Chesterfield and solar farm proposal in Richmond
In a region grappling with the challenge of meeting energy demands while preserving natural resources, two communities find themselves at opposite ends of a debate on energy development.
How Chesterfield County Public Schools goes straight to the source for super fresh farm-to-school summer meals
When Casey Dickinson, assistant director of food and nutrition services for Chesterfield County Public Schools in Chesterfield, Virginia, was looking at ways to expand farm-to-school initiatives at her district, she decided to go straight to the source. “I had this great idea that I wanted to serve summer meals at...
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