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Chuck Vipperman
October 3, 2024

City turns lots over to DRHA

(Danville) — City officials will turn over more than three-dozen small lots for redevelopment.   Danville City Council voted Tuesday to transfer ownership of thirty-seven surplus vacant lots to the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority.  Assistant City Attorney Ryan Dodson says the long-term goal is to build new, affordable housing on the properties. “We identified... Read More
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October 3, 2024

Federal disaster declaration for Virginia

(Washington, D.C.) — President Biden has granted Virginia’s request for an expedited Federal Major Disaster Declaration. This will help individuals and local governments recover from Hurricane Helene.  Governor Glenn Youngkin calls Helene the most significant disaster in Virginia since 2011. The declaration allows for federal funding to be made available to affected individuals in Giles, Grayson,... Read More
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October 2, 2024

City, Museum agree to 15-year lease

(Danville) — The City has renewed their partnership with the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.  Danville City Council Tuesday approved a new 15-year lease for the Sutherlin Mansion, the former fire station in the rear of the property, and a house at 126 Sutherlin Avenue.  Museum Executive Director Sonia Ingram says they operated... Read More
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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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