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Chuck Vipperman
October 2, 2024

County planners advance Data Center permit

(Chatham) — Developers proposing the biggest economic development project in Pittsylvania County’s history are taking the next step.  The county’s Planning Commission Tuesday unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit to create the 58 East Data Campus. Anchorstone wants to build it on over 900 acres on the south side of Route 58, just... Read More
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October 1, 2024

Wallace secures “Rising Star” honor

(Danville) — A local college leader is getting another honor.  Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of Danville Community College, has received the prestigious Rising Star Award from the Rural Community College Alliance. It celebrates emerging leaders at rural community colleges who show exceptional promise and dedication to advance their institutions’ missions.  “Dr. Wallace’s innovative approach, from... Read More
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October 1, 2024

Two more Danville schools gain accreditation

    (Richmond) — For the first time in a decade, five Danville schools are fully accredited with the state.       The Virginia Department of Education this weekend released the new school quality profiles. It showed eight Danville Public Schools either make or maintain gains in student achievement.      “For the past several years, staff... Read More
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September 26, 2024

City eyes more housing incentives

(Danville) — Danville leaders are floating a plan to get more single-family housing built in the city.   A recent study showed Danville’s housing shortage is most severe at the middle to upper middle income levels. Traditionally, these are people starting careers and families.  The city recently launched a program to incentivize builders to create... Read More
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September 26, 2024

Regional bus service survey launched

(Danville) — Local leaders want to know what you think about a possible regional bus service.   The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority is looking into the service as a means to boost local employment and economic development opportunities. They’re sending out a survey to get public input on whether or not this would be... Read More
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September 26, 2024

Data center builders seek Special Use Permit

(Chatham) — Developers proposing the biggest economic development project in Pittsylvania County’s history are ready to take the next step.  Back in July, the county’s Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning to help create the 58 East Data Campus on over 900 acres on the south side of Route 58, just east of the Danville... Read More
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September 25, 2024

Scott inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame

(Dearborn, MI) — A Danville legend received another posthumous honor this weekend.  Wendell Scott was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame.  It was founded in 1939 to honor those who have made significant contributions to the automotive industry.  Scott’s win at the 1963 Jacksonville 200 was the first win for an African-American driver in... Read More
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September 25, 2024

Averett enrollment inches upward

(Danville) — Danville’s hometown university is getting bigger. Averett Tuesday announced a nearly 7% increase in enrollment this fall as compared to last year.  The nearly 1,450 students at Averett includes students from 30 states and 29 countries, ranging in age from 15 to 77, studying in person and online.  “We are proud that our... Read More
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