Cincinnati’s Duke Energy Convention Center renovations: What to know

Duke Energy Convention Center at Elm and Fifth Streets in downtown Cincinnati Cincinnati will have a bigger and more modern convention center soon. A $200 million project will begin this summer to renovate and expand the Duke Energy Convention Center. The renovations will add new exhibit space, mechanical systems and other technology upgrades and revamp the look of the center. The project will shut the Duke Energy Convention Center down for 18 months beginning in July. When did the planning for the project begin? In 2022, Cincinnati and Hamilton County leaders agreed to create a convention center district in downtown…

Serena & Lily Furnished a Beach House on 30A—And It’s Full of Design Inspiration

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” We always love a well-appointed beach house, but a Rosemary Beach residence outfitted entirely with Serena & Lily furnishings might just be heaven. The luxury interiors brand collaborated with real estate marketplace Pacaso to decorate this stunning home on 30A with its preppy, seaside-inspired pieces. The home, known as Rosemary Shores, marks the first collaboration between the two brands and is Pacaso’s first place on the scenic 30A. “The moment I laid eyes on our first 30A Pacaso home, Serena & Lily’s effortlessly chic coastal…

Masturbating man interrupts forum on Charlottesville jail renovation

A contentious community forum on proposed renovations to Charlottesville’s jailhouse got off to a rocky start Thursday evening, when a participant who had joined virtually via Zoom appeared to be vigorously masturbating on camera. Twenty minutes into the hybrid meeting, those attending in-person at Carver Recreation Center noticed unusual sounds, including moans, coming from the speaker of the computer being used to broadcast the session to a virtual audience. The sounds began to present a clear distraction for the audience as well as Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail Superintendent Martin Kumer, who was leading the forum designed to educate the public…

Underway Renovations | News, Sports, Jobs

The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley Trickett Hardware employee Steve Finch works at some of the store’s inside renovation chores on Tuesday afternoon in downtown Elkins. ELKINS – New businesses and renovated facilities are making downtown Elkins “an expanding hub for commerce and culture,” Major Jerry Marco said. Less than two weeks ago, the historic Tygart Hotel, which was constructed in 1906, opened its doors after a lengthy renovation. It was joined by Alexandria on the Main and the Hippie Chick Boutique, which both opened downtown this past weekend. Alexandria on the Main offers a diverse selection of literature along…