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Chuck Vipperman
November 12, 2024

Berry Hill Buzz

(Cascade) — Sounds like we’re going to get some big news this week out of the Berry Hill Mega Park. And it involves ten-digit dollar amounts!   The Danville Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Facility Authority this week will vote on a Local Performance Agreement for an unnamed industry that will locate in the Southern Virginia... Read More
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November 12, 2024

Former local school building nominated for State Register

(Danville) — There’s an effort to put an old Danville school building on Virginia Landmarks Register.  The owners of the former W. Townes Lea Elementary School on Cedarbrook Drive are asking the state Board of Historic Resources to add the half-century old building to the register.  Cedarbrook Elementary School opened in 1962 in the Stokesland... Read More
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November 11, 2024

Pitt. Co. deputies probe fatal shooting

    (Ringgold) — A South Boston man was shot and killed in Ringgold, and Pittsylvania County investigators are looking for answers.       It happened November fifth.  Deputies were called at around 7am to an apartment on Old Quarry Road in Ringgold for a reported shooting. They found a man suffering from what appeared to... Read More
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November 8, 2024

Racing star to head local manufacturing facility

(Danville) — Danville’s newest employer will be led by Danville’s most successful race car driver.  UK-based RBW announced Wednesday that Peyton Sellers will serve as their first Director of U.S. Operations.  RBW, the UK’s only maker of hand-built electric classic sports cars, is investing $8 million to open a facility at Cane Creek Centre, creating... Read More
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November 8, 2024

Caesars sets opening date in Danville

    (Danville) — Caesars will make it official on December 12th.  The company Thursday announced the opening date for the 700-million-dollar Caesars Virginia Casino and Resort in Danville.  The 587,000-square-foot resort will feature more than 90,000 square feet of gaming space, nearly 1,500 slot machines, 79 live-action table games, 48 electronic table games, a World... Read More
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November 8, 2024

Averett to end six degree programs

(Danville) — Averett University will phase out six degree programs as they try to match their offerings with the market.  In a statement Thursday afternoon, Averett President Doctor Tiffany Franks announced they will no accept no new students in their bachelor’s degree programs in Art, Chemistry, Math, Modern Languages and Religion, as well as their... Read More
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November 7, 2024

City planners, schools debate signage proposal

(Danville) — City planners say a school system proposal for newer, bigger signs outside of schools would be a bad fit.  Danville Public Schools has filed for a Special Use Permit at thirteen locations for a waiver of maximum size for signage. All thirteen locations are zoned Transitional Office Commercial.  According to the Danville Zoning... Read More
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November 7, 2024

Danville gets another digital honor

(Danville) — A national group this week is recognizing Danville as one of the nation’s top digital cities for 2024.   This year’s Digital Cities Survey from the Center for Digital Government ranked Danville fifth in cities with populations of fewer than 75,000. The study recognizes cities who use technology to “strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency... Read More
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November 6, 2024

Two newcomers to join Danville School Board

    (Danville) — There will be two new members sworn in next year to the Danville School Board.       Danville voters Tuesday returned two incumbents to the panel, along with two newcomers. School Board Vice-Chairman Tyrell Payne was the top vote-getter.  He ended up with over 78-hundred votes.     Finishing second was incumbent Keisha... Read More
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