Developers change proposal for Danville project

(Danville) — City planners are giving mixed reviews to a proposed housing development in west Danville—and that’s prompted developers to make major changes. Acres of Virginia wants to develop the Vista 58 Townhomes. It includes two lots on Beech Avenue. That’s a short road running between Riverside Drive and Westover Drive. Acres’ original proposal was... Read More

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May 9, 2024

Developers eye another residential project for River District

(Danville) — Developers are eyeing another River District building for apartments. Millsan Properties is asking the city of Danville for a Special Use Permit to waive density restrictions for a three-story building at the corner of Bridge and Wilson Streets. It is the former home of Richmond Cedar Works. The property at 400 Bridge Street... Read More

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May 9, 2024

Council hears opposition to proposed short-term rental fees

(Danville) — City staffers are getting some pushback on proposed new fees for Air BNBs and other short-term rentals. The proposed 24-25 city budget establishes a short term rental fee which would generate $105,000 in revenue. That fee would be 250 dollars for the last half of this calendar year, and a full 500 dollars... Read More

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May 9, 2024

Council approves plan for cemetery parking

(Danville) — Danville leaders have signed off on a plan to ease parking concerns at the local Veteran’s Cemetery. City Council voted this week to transfer ownership of two vacant lots on Lee Street to the Department of Veterans Affairs. They will develop off-street parking to accommodate visitors to the Danville National Cemetery. The... Read More

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May 9, 2024

Council greenlights warehouse demolition

(Danville) — A developer will get to take down an old tobacco warehouse and replace it with a large apartment complex. ARRG Properties asked the River District Design Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the former warehouse at 601 Lynn Street to make way for a 125-unit brick apartment complex. ARRG spokesperson... Read More

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May 9, 2024

Pitt. Co. explores regulations on data centers

(Chatham) — Pittsylvania County Planners are recommending a new set of rules governing data centers. Right now, there are no data centers in Pittsylvania county and the County Code does not include regulations for data centers. County staff drew up a set of guidelines to make sure data centers can be regulated to protect the... Read More

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May 8, 2024

Council approves amended casino agreement

(Danville) — Danville City Council has signed off on some changes to their operating agreement with Caesars. City Manager Ken Larking told Council on Tuesday that the new agreement increases the projected capital investment for Caesars Virginia Casino and Resort from $400 million to $750 million. It also clarifies that the entertainment venue and conference... Read More

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May 7, 2024

Langston renovations will close track for summer

(Danville) — Growing pains will close a popular walking spot in the city this summer. Danville Public Schools announced Monday that construction on the nearby school campus will force them to close the Langston track to the public starting May 13. The work should be done by September. The Langston building and grounds is being... Read More

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May 7, 2024

Tyson CEO predicts ramp-up at Danville factory

(Springdale, AR) — The head man at Tyson says the local plant should be a lot busier once we turn the calendar to next year. Donnie King, CEO of Tyson Foods, addressed shareholders Monday during a quarterly earnings call. Over the past year, Tyson closed six poultry plants, but also opened a... Read More

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May 6, 2024

Averett completes busy weekend

(Danville) — It was a busy weekend at Averett University. It began Friday when their School of Nursing held its annual nurse pinning ceremony. This honored students who completed their Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees this spring. The nurse pinning ceremony includes many symbols... Read More

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