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Pitt. Co. zoning overhaul delayed

(Chatham) — The first-ever overhaul of Pittsylvania County’s Zoning Code will take longer than first thought. Community Development Director Emily Ragsdale updated the Board of Zoning Appeals Monday on the final steps in the two-year long process. Consultants with the Berkley Group have fine-tuned the language in several categories. “The remaining issues are campgrounds and... Read More

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August 13, 2024

City planners clear way for warehouse project

(Danville) — The Danville Planning Commission wants to clear the way for a developer to turn another former tobacco district warehouse into housing. A company called 400 Bridge, LLC is asking for a Special Use Permit for a waiver of density restrictions at 400 Bridge Street. That’s a three-story brick structure with zero setbacks... Read More

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August 13, 2024

Pitt. Co Schools begin 24-25 year

(Pittsylvania County) — Summer officially ended first thing Monday morning for nearly 8,000 students in Pittsylvania County Schools. They were originally scheduled to begin their 24-25 school year last Thursday, but heavy rains and floods from Tropical Storm Debby pushed the opening back to Monday. Danville Schools opened last Wednesday, then got hit... Read More

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August 9, 2024

Local industrial sites get state boost

(Richmond) — A couple of local sites will get big state support to improve and expand. Governor Glenn Youngkin Thursday awarded $126 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program development grants for 23 sites across the Commonwealth. “Business-ready sites drive and accelerate economic growth, and our continued investments in site development position the Commonwealth to... Read More

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August 8, 2024

Caesars still on track for 2024 casino opening

(Richmond) — Sounds like Caesars is still on track to open a permanent casino in Danville before the end of the year. The State Lottery Board Wednesday got an update during their quarterly meeting in Richmond. They got the lowdown on the first fiscal year numbers generated at the temporary casino on... Read More

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August 8, 2024

Local crews brace for Debby

(Danville) — Emergency service teams are getting ready for the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. The storm will bring rain beginning Thursday and continuing on Friday, with pockets of heavy downpours. Danville Public Safety Director Tim Duffer says the National Weather Service expects five-to-six inches of rain in the Danville area. The latest update shows... Read More

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August 7, 2024

Council approves arcade proposal

(Danville) — City leaders have approved a developer’s plans for a family-friendly arcade in the southern end of Danville. Brian Cosner and his father, Michael, will get a Special Use Permit for indoor commercial recreation to operate an arcade in Southwyck Plaza. “Our plan was to open sometime this summer, but having to go... Read More

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August 7, 2024

Danville braces for rain from Tropical Storm Debby

(Danville) — Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for Virginia Tuesday in advance of Tropical Storm Debby. The state is expecting rain and high winds to begin as early as Wednesday and continue through Friday locally. Debby has already hammered Georgia and South Carolina with near-constant rain the past two days. The National... Read More

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August 7, 2024

God’s Storehouse gets donation

(Danville) — The local food pantry is getting a big help from a regional grocery store giant. God’s Storehouse has received a three-thousand dollar grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed the hungry. The grant targets access to nutritious food and to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity. God’s... Read More

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August 5, 2024

Otterbots win Appy League title

(Danville) — The Otterbots have brought a championship to Danville. Our boys of summer scored six runs in the second inning Saturday night, putting the 2024 Appalachian League Championship game against the Greeneville Flyboys out of reach early. Rain delayed the start by thirty minutes. Greeneville scored a run in... Read More

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