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.
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
Posted inCulture
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.
Posted inEconomy
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.
Posted inLocal
Pittsylvania board, VDOT to hold public hearing on funding for proposed rural road improvements
The VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan is required by the state and updated annually to plan financing for improving secondary roads.
Posted inLocal
Buck-Hayes pleads guilty in attack on Lee Vogler in Danville
Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding. He will be sentenced in June.
Posted inEconomy
Megasite project could be in jeopardy if data center tax exemptions are ended, finance secretary warns
The project, which is expected to bring more than 2,000 jobs and $73 billion in investment to Pittsylvania County, could “go away,” Mark Sickles told state senators.
Posted inEconomy
Jobs decrease, salary and investment figures increase for Microporous deal in Pittsylvania County
The company now says it will create a minimum of about 1,800 jobs, not the 2,015 initially promised.
Posted inLocal
With parking enforcement growing in Danville, IDA will consider 3 parking items at Tuesday meeting
Among the items on the agenda is a plan to buy a parcel in the Tobacco Warehouse District for public parking.
Posted inLocal
Plea hearing scheduled for suspect in attack on Danville City Council member
The attempted murder case against Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes was set to go to trial next week. He is accused of setting Lee Vogler on fire last summer.
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Pittsylvania supervisors vote for smaller real estate tax increase, keep solid waste fee steady
The board had considered raising the tax rate to 66 cents but settled on 62 cents, up from the current 56 cents.