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The River District Association received the Great American Main Street Award, beating out seven other semifinalists. It was the only contender from Virginia.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin personally made a pitch for Pittsylvania County’s mega site to the CEO of Albemarle Corp., local and state officials said, but the company opted to locate closer to its North Carolina headquarters. It’s the second time this year that the site has been a contender for a significant project.

The city expects the temporary casino alone to bring in $8 million in gaming tax revenues over the next fiscal year.

The developer of the proposed Palace Resort says the project could bring more than $1.3 million in tax revenues annually into Danville and make the city part of a national $140 billion RV industry.

Local officials hope that Riverfront Park, which will sit on the banks of the Dan River, will promote tourism, recreation and revitalization.

The European company is expanding its presence in Virginia, including a $14 million investment in its Danville manufacturing operations.

The 20-year plan will rely heavily on community voices, and the Plan Danville space on North Union Street is a place where residents can come to share their thoughts.

From food to exercise to helping underserved populations, Danville residents pitched business ideas that they were passionate about. Two winners split $300 in prize money.

Last month, Gov. Glenn Youngkin withdrew Virginia from consideration for a Ford Motor Co. battery plant over concerns about Ford’s ties to a Chinese company. The plant could’ve created 2,500 jobs in Virginia, had it located here.  This decision, which sparked backlash from some and support from others, prompted questions about the process of recruiting […]