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Big projects have claimed most of the industrial land in Danville and Pittsylvania. The region is preparing for more growth.
Though lots of industrial park acreage has been claimed so far this year, the region still has more shovel-ready sites than anywhere else in Virginia. But local officials say they can’t get complacent.
Politics
First day of the budget special session ends without an agreement on data center tax exemptions
The chairs of both of the House of Delegates and state Senate finance committees have agreed that data centers need to pay their “fair share,” but differ on how to accomplish that goal.
Local
Salem City Council to receive school division’s $68 million budget
The school board’s fiscal year 2027 budget would increase 8% over the current year.
Culture
At nearly 50 years old, the Danville Model Railroad Club is more than just chugging along
Many in Danville don’t know about the club. That’s why it’s working to attract new members and increase its presence in the city.
education
Extra Credit: DEQ awards funding for college composting programs; principals honored; Alleghany teacher named to math task force
Check out this week’s education news.
eCONOMY
An AI data center at megasite will create 2,000 permanent positions, Pittsylvania County officials promise
At a community meeting this week, local officials shared information about the project’s jobs, electric and water use and monetary incentives.
OPinion
Williams: The phrase the attorney general forgot to quote
Here are some of the legal issues before the Virginia Supreme Court on redistricting.
Health Care
The Pulse: AI tools show bias when users disclose autism; dentists expand screening questions; a new recovery conference comes to Roanoke
Catch up on this week’s health news.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Richmond nonprofit teams up with NASA on organ delivery drones; more …
From elsewhere: 6,000-acre innovation district launches in Manassas. VCU will raise tuition 3.9% next year, as military waivers and salary increases mount. Richmond Public Schools will consider selling naming rights to school facilities.
Sports
‘Martinsville Missile’ sets a new land speed record for a stock car
With a Henry County driver behind the wheel, the car designed and built in Martinsville broke the record of 244.9 mph with a top speed of 253 mph.
WEATHER
Summerlike weather giving way to winterlike pattern that will make it more springlike
The temperature roller-coaster may get a little less extreme as April moves into May, and there will be a better chance of some much-needed rain.
Cardinal 250
Who declared for independence first — North Carolina, or this Virginia county?
Cumberland County claims the honor by one day over Charlotte County, and says its resolution was more definitive than an earlier one from North Carolina.
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