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Restaurant, hotel proposed next to casino

(Danville) — A new developer wants to build a small hotel and a restaurant right next to the casino. A group called Schoolfield LLC is asking the city to rezone 916 West Main Street. That 2.8 acre tract houses the old canteen building once used by Dan River’s Schoolfield Division. Developers will need it... Read More

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June 5, 2024

Trump slams Rep. Good in video message

(New York City) — Donald Trump is diving head-first into the local Congressional race. The former President and presumptive GOP Presidential nominee released a video message Tuesday afternoon, urging voters in the Fifth District to support the challenge in this month’s primary. First-term State Senator John McGuire is challenging two-term incumbent Bob Good for the... Read More

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June 5, 2024

Massive data center proposed for Pittsylvania County

(Chatham) — Pittsylvania County’s first data center would be the most expensive economic development project in local history. But it’s still a few votes away from happening. The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission Tuesday recommended approval for a rezoning to create the 58 East Data Campus on over 900 acres on the south side of Route... Read More

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June 4, 2024

Pitt. Co. broadband provider to host meet and greet

(Riceville) — The group installing broadband fiber in Pittsylvania County wants to get the word out, now that a portion of the network is ready for prime time. RiverStreet Networks is hosting another Meet and Greet for folks interested in learning more about the high-speed internet service they’re offering. They’ll be set up at the... Read More

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June 4, 2024

Pitt. Co. Fire and Rescue agencies deal with new regulations

(Chatham) — New regulations are creating a big headache for Pittsylvania County and it’s 11 volunteer fire and rescue agencies. Public Safety Director Chris Key says new FDA rules require them to establish pharmacies when responding to calls. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act goes into effect in late-November. “It requires EMS agencies across the... Read More

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June 3, 2024

Local runner caps epic high school career

(Harrisonburg, Va.) — A local high school athlete cemented her legend status this weekend. Carol-Anne Garrett with Galileo Magnet High School won her sixth, seventh and eighth state titles at the Virginia High School League’s state championships at James Madison University. Garrett started the weekend on Friday, leading the Falcons’ 4-by-800... Read More

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June 3, 2024

DCC nets Chamber’s Pinnacle award

(Danville) — The Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber this weekend gave a local school their highest honor. The annual Pinnacle Award for large businesses went to Danville Community College. DCC is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, overseen by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. DCC formed in 1968 from... Read More

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June 3, 2024

Green gets Chamber award

(Danville) — One of the top officials at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research has received a first-of-its kind honor. Linda Green this weekend was named the first recipient of the Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s WE Lead award. WE stands for Women Empowered. It’s a new program to develop leadership skills and build... Read More

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June 3, 2024

Trump lawyers target Good campaign signs

(Washington) — Donald Trump’s lawyers are demanding Fifth District Congressman Bob Good ditch a new set of signs that they call misleading. David A. Warrington’s firm sent Good’s Congressional campaign a cease-and-desist latter this weekend over yard signs which feature Trump’s name prominently above Good’s. Last week, Trump endorsed John McGuire, who is challenging Good... Read More

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June 3, 2024

Developer proposes data center near Danville

Developer proposes data center near Danville (Chatham) — A couple of weeks after approving their first-ever set of regulations for data centers, Pittsylvania County is fielding a request for one. Anchorstone Advisors, LLC is asking the county to change the Future Land Use Designation for over 900 acres on the south side of Route... Read More

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