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RIFA endorses region bus study

(Danville) — City and County planners are backing an effort to explore regional bus service. The city of Danville put out bids earlier this year for companies to conduct a feasibility study to looking at the establishment of commuter bus service for Danville through a third party provider. They will study the costs and benefits... Read More

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June 11, 2024

Planners endorse Schoolfield development

(Danville) — Planners are backing a developer’s proposal for a small hotel and a restaurant next to the casino. Schoolfield LLC is asking the city to rezone 916 West Main Street. That 2.8 acre tract houses the old canteen building (pictured) once used by Dan River’s Schoolfield Division. They’ll need it rezoned from Industrial Manufacturing to... Read More

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June 11, 2024

Caswell Co. man charged in weekend shooting death

(Anderson, N.C.) — A Caswell County man is in jail on manslaughter charges after a weekend argument turned deadly. Caswell County Sheriff’s Deputies got a call Sunday morning at around 7:30am from the two-thousand block of Quick Road, near Park Springs. They found a man at the scene, suffering from a gunshot wound. According... Read More

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June 11, 2024

Planned west Danville development advances

(Danville) — Developers are one step closer to building a large housing development in Danville’s west end. Blackstone Building Group is asking for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development at the corner of Riverside Drive and Vandola Road. The proposed Vandola Crescent development will feature 360 two-and-three story town and patio homes. ... Read More

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June 10, 2024

Danville, Virginia: All American City again!

(Denver, CO) — Danville has done it again! The city was one of 10 winners Sunday in the competition for the 2024 All-America City Awards, presented by the National Civic League. (cut1). The designation recognizes communities that show innovative, inclusive and effective efforts to take on critical challenges. Amanda Paez accepted the honor. “Thank you... Read More

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June 8, 2024

City Council mulls pay raise

(Danville) — For the second year in a row, Danville City Council is weighing a pay raise. Earlier this year, the General Assembly passed a law increasing the maximum-allowed pay for Councils. Right now, the mayor’s annual salary is $12,000 and council members’ is $10,000. Last year, Council approved a plan to boost the Mayor’s... Read More

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June 8, 2024

District GOP rallies around incumbent in nomination battle

(Lynchburg) — A new poll gives the challenger the edge in the local Congressional race. But party leaders are rallying around the incumbent. A survey released this week by the Virginia Faith and Freedom Coalition shows Goochland County State Senator John McGuire with a 10-point lead over two-term incumbent Bob Good of Lynchburg.... Read More

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June 6, 2024

Community Foundation names new Director

(Danville) — The local community chest has a new leader. The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Wednesday announced Dan Hayes as its new Executive Director, effective July 1st. Hayes has been active with Averett University and the Blue Ridge Mountains Council Boy Scouts. He held volunteer roles with Rotary, The... Read More

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June 6, 2024

Council debates new proposed fee schedule

(Danville) — Danville’s City Manager has re-worked a schedule of fee changes that City Council rejected last month. But there are still lingering questions. Instead of $500, Ken Larking is now proposing a $250 fee for Short-Term Rental Inspections. But Martha Rae told City Council this week the lower amount is still punitive.... Read More

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June 5, 2024

New development proposed in Vandola area

(Danville) — Developers are planning a large housing development on Danville’s west end. Blackstone Building Group is asking for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development at the corner of Riverside Drive and Vandola Road. The proposed Vandola Crescent Project will feature 360 two-and-three story town and patio homes. 46 townhome units will... Read More

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