This kind of warning system, which alerts drivers of slow-moving traffic like tractors and horse-and-buggies, has not yet been tested anywhere in Virginia
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
Posted inEducation
For the first time in more than a decade, all Danville public schools are fully accredited
The Virginia Department of Education revised its accreditation framework in January. All Danville schools received accreditation, building on momentum in the district.
Posted inLocal
Danville Planning Commission to consider permit for vocational and trade school in Nor-Dan Shopping Center
The school would provide training in retail and commercial painting, drywall, professional maintenance and carpentry.
Posted inLocal
Separate journeys, together: How Lee and Blair Vogler handled the life-changing attack and its aftermath
Lee and Blair Vogler each had their own whirlwind of challenges during his hospitalization. While Lee, a Danville City Council member, was fighting for his life after being set on fire, Blair was getting constant news from doctors, learning about burn injuries and taking care of their family.
Posted inLocal
Public hearing and vote on proposed zoning updates in Danville, the first of their kind in two decades
The city overhauled its comprehensive plan last year, and the focus is now on revamping its zoning code
Posted inHealthcare
A Halifax County judge has spent the last decade helping people who are in recovery. He has a new goal: creating stable housing for them
A $30 million project spearheaded by a local judge would provide housing, transportation, workforce training and other services to people in recovery.
Posted inLocal
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors to hear from public on proposed micro-resort
Residents can speak at a public hearing Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on a rezoning request that would allow for the creation of a small, nature-focused resort in the county.
Posted inEconomy
It’s been a year since the largest economic development announcement in Southside’s history. Here’s where things stand with Microporous.
Construction at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill is expected to begin soon, and Microporous is already investing in various needs in the region.
Posted inCulture
Danville Historical Society works toward reopening after abrupt closure earlier this year
The nonprofit is the keeper of hundreds of thousands of historic artifacts, documents, newspaper clippings and photographs tracing Danville’s tobacco legacy, its civil rights movement, the rise and fall of Dan River Mills, its Native American history and much more.
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Danville Planning Commission to consider new community college CDL training facility
Danville Community College wants to expand its CDL training program with an additional location. The planning commission will take up the request on Monday.
