In November, the company withdrew its initial application after opposition from residents and elected officials.
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
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As Danville prepares to renew Averett’s contract to run the city’s airport, documents reveal months of doubt
The university missed lease and tax payments for months, and neither Averett nor the city followed their own rules for entering into lease renewal discussions.
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Caesars Virginia has made a big impact on Danville, even before opening its doors. Now the city is ready for the grand opening.
Finishing touches on the casino resort will continue until its grand opening next week.
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Agenda Danville: 1% increase in sales tax may fund signage project at city schools
The waiver will enable signs at the schools that will provide information to students, parents and guardians.
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Paving stone manufacturer plans to bring 55 jobs to Pittsylvania
Cambridge Pavers, based in New Jersey, will bring its first Virginia facility to Pittsylvania County.
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Caesars Virginia pushes back Danville opening date
The full casino resort will now open Dec. 17. Caesars also announced that NBA star Dennis Rodman will attend the grand opening.
Posted inCulture
Historic cemeteries on land set for development can either be moved or worked around. Pittsylvania County is seeing both happen.
Conversations between land owners, developers, businesses and county officials will come hand-in-hand with increased development.
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Housing development with senior living approved for Danville
Florida-based developer Joe Cubas, who had wanted to bring a luxury RV park to the city, can now move forward with this project.
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Agenda Danville: Council considers funding for juvenile justice programming
The funding would go toward programming around electronic monitoring and outreach detention, online intervention and pro-social skills.
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Agenda Danville: Multifamily and assisted living housing project to go before Danville City Council
Florida-based developer Joe Cubas wants to bring a housing development to Goodyear Boulevard.