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Trevor Metcalfe
Trevor Metcalfe covers business for The Virginian-Pilot and the Daily Press. Before moving to Hampton Roads in 2018, he wrote for the Danville Register & Bee in Danville. In his spare time, he enjoys classic movies and attending to his pet cat.
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![The Pamunkey Indian Tribe first pitched the concept for a Norfolk casino in 2018. Years later, the City Council is poised to vote on a new development agreement that brings on a new partner and again changes the size and scope of the development. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe first pitched the concept for a Norfolk casino in 2018. Years later, the City Council is poised to vote on a new development agreement that brings on a new partner and again changes the size and scope of the development.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/casino-before-after-2.jpg?w=128)
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Norfolk casino plans have evolved. Here’s how today’s plans compare with previous proposals.
The Pamunkey Indian Tribe first pitched the concept for a Norfolk casino in 2018. Years later, the City Council is poised to vote on a new development agreement that brings...
![Boyd Gaming, a huge Nevada-based casino operator, appears set to work with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe to develop a long-planned Norfolk casino near Harbor Park. Boyd Gaming, a huge Nevada-based casino operator, appears set to work with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe to develop a long-planned Norfolk casino near Harbor Park.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TVP-L-NW-CASINO-FOLO-0815-01.jpg?w=135)
Norfolk casino could get new partner: A major Nevada-based gaming company
Boyd Gaming, a huge Nevada-based casino operator, appears set to work with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe to develop a long-planned Norfolk casino near Harbor Park.
![Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at the annual Labor Day event hosted by U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott. Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at the annual Labor Day event hosted by U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TVP-L-NW-SCOTT-EVENT-0903-SMK-001.jpg?w=135)
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff contrasts Harris, Trump campaigns in Newport News
Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at the annual Labor Day event hosted by U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott.
![Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins called the shooting a "shocking and completely preventable incident." Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins called the shooting a "shocking and completely preventable incident."](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/05/09/YBZBR6TVE5FZFBULTLZTDQBRWY.jpg?w=135)
15-year-old boy injured in shooting involving ‘unsecured firearm,’ Portsmouth police say
Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins called the shooting a "shocking and completely preventable incident."
![A woman is dead and a man has been arrested after a domestic assault in Newport News early Monday, according to police. A woman is dead and a man has been arrested after a domestic assault in Newport News early Monday, according to police.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/02/06/LAZ7VIZVTZDWLMKUNS36ICIC7E.jpg?w=135)
Woman dead, man arrested after ‘domestic assault’ in Newport News, police say
A woman is dead and a man has been arrested after a domestic assault in Newport News early Monday, according to police.
![Construction crews have begun knocking down walls at the former DePaul hospital property in Norfolk with plans for an afterschool youth facility in the works. Construction crews have begun knocking down walls at the former DePaul hospital property in Norfolk with plans for an afterschool youth facility in the works.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TVP-L-NW-DEPAUL-DEMO-0827-WS-002.jpg?w=132)
Demolition of Norfolk’s former DePaul hospital site expected to take a year
Construction crews have begun knocking down walls at the former DePaul hospital property in Norfolk with plans for an afterschool youth facility in the works.
![Consultants are looking into whether a sports complex-helmed redevelopment of the former Military Circle mall site is economically viable. Virginia Beach already has a sports complex and another is under construction in Williamsburg. Consultants are looking into whether a sports complex-helmed redevelopment of the former Military Circle mall site is economically viable. Virginia Beach already has a sports complex and another is under construction in Williamsburg.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TVP-L-NW-MILITARY-CIRCLE-MALL-KW-04.jpg?w=132)
Will a sports complex succeed at Military Circle? Norfolk to vet development plan
Consultants are looking into whether a sports complex-helmed redevelopment of the former Military Circle mall site is economically viable. Virginia Beach already has a sports complex and another is under...
![The Norfolk-based nonprofit said a former drug savings program partner who is suing the organization for $1.1 million violated contract terms and undermined their operations. Recently filed court documents lay out the claims. The Norfolk-based nonprofit said a former drug savings program partner who is suing the organization for $1.1 million violated contract terms and undermined their operations. Recently filed court documents lay out the claims.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TVP-L-LGBT-LIFE-CENTER-0917-SMK-001.jpg?w=140)
LGBT Life Center accuses former partner of conspiring to steal patients, undermine drug program
The Norfolk-based nonprofit said a former drug savings program partner who is suing the organization for $1.1 million violated contract terms and undermined their operations. Recently filed court documents lay...
![Architects presented revamped plans for a casino and 200-room hotel to the Norfolk Architectural Review Board Monday. Architects presented revamped plans for a casino and 200-room hotel to the Norfolk Architectural Review Board Monday.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TVP-L-NW-CASINO-FOLO-0815-01.jpg?w=135)
Latest Norfolk casino plans feature scaled-back hotel size, single construction phase
Architects presented revamped plans for a casino and 200-room hotel to the Norfolk Architectural Review Board Monday.
![The Norfolk Architectural Review Board again plans to discuss the long-planned HeadWaters Resort and Casino at a meeting Monday. The Norfolk Architectural Review Board again plans to discuss the long-planned HeadWaters Resort and Casino at a meeting Monday.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TVP-L-NW-CASINO-FOLO-0815-01.jpg?w=135)
Long-planned Norfolk casino once again on agenda for city review
The Norfolk Architectural Review Board again plans to discuss the long-planned HeadWaters Resort and Casino at a meeting Monday.