Ratepayers could see an average increase of about $10 in their monthly utility bill. The city council will have the final say on this matter later this year.
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
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Trump order’s impact on Microporous, Volvo projects unclear
President Donald Trump on Monday halted federal funding for Green New Deal projects, including those supporting electric vehicles. Spokespeople for two companies awaiting such funding say they’re unsure whether or how their specific projects will be impacted.
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Agenda Danville: Financial presentation to cover increase in Danville revenues and expenditures
The city council will hear a presentation on Danville’s general fund financials for the first half of the fiscal year.
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Agenda Danville: Feasibility study for city commuter bus system complete
Both the Caesars Virginia casino resort and the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill prompted the feasibility study.
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Pittsylvania County Planning Commission recommends denial for reworked Balico data center proposal
Residents spoke out in opposition to the project, which the planning commission voted down unanimously. The final vote will come from the board of supervisors in February.
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Agenda Pittsylvania County: Staff recommends denial of reworked Balico data center proposal ahead of Tuesday public hearing and vote
The potential data center developer has resubmitted a scaled-back version of its project proposal that will go before the planning commission Tuesday.
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Agenda: Danville to select mayor, Pittsylvania to select board chair
The Danville City Council will choose a mayor and vice mayor from among its own members, and Pittsylvania County will hold a closed session meeting regarding personnel.
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Then & Now: Danville’s riverfront projects take shape
The White Mill rehabilitation and riverfront park projects have come a long way since groundbreaking in 2023. Other riverfront projects are still in the early stages.
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Averett will continue to run FBO at Danville airport, despite financial concerns
The Danville City Council voted to renew the university’s contract as fixed-base operator for the Danville Regional Airport.
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Then & Now: Axton housing project ‘validated’ by megasite announcement and preparing for construction
Current plans call for the nearly 600-acre development to include 1,900 housing units, plus a grocery store, a hotel and a child care center.