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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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June 5, 2024

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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