James Scearce will receive $1 in damages. “The money was never an issue for me,” he said. “I offered to settle this out of court. All I wanted was an apology. … I guess this is my apology.”
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
Posted inEconomy
Pittsylvania County approves its first data center project
The project could bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue over 10 to 15 years, officials said. Residents who live near the Ringgold parcel have opposed the development.
Posted inCulture
As a century-old dam comes down, Danville residents wonder what it will mean for their river
Demolition of the low-water dam across the Dan River started Friday. Removing the structure will allow for future recreational development along the waterfront, city officials have said.
Posted inHealthcare
AmeriCorps program in Danville receives federal public health funding
The program plans to use the grant money to recruit 15 part-time employees to conduct community health workshops across the region.
Posted inCulture
Hospital that tended to wounded Black civil rights activists receives state landmark status
Winslow Hospital treated Danville’s Black community for decades, making the difference between life and death during the city’s civil rights movement.
Posted inPolitics
Danville’s growth has outpaced its comprehensive plan. Here’s how the city is dealing with it.
The city has diverged from its decade-old plan in recent years to accommodate rapid growth.
Posted inPolitics
Danville City Council votes to more than triple members’ pay
Danville joins cities including Roanoke, Richmond and Hampton in taking advantage of a new state law that provides for higher maximum salaries for mayors and city council members.
Posted inEducation
Limited continuing-care options in rural Virginia create challenges for an aging population
Bob and Linda Weir are happy in Danville and don’t want to move to a retirement community in another city. But they’ll probably have to.
Posted inEducation
Danville aviation training facility receives federal funding to develop workforce
Averett University and Danville Community College will use the facility for flight instruction and aviation maintenance training.
Posted inEconomy
Construction at South Boston recycled titanium facility is almost complete
IperionX has said it plans to start production in mid-2024.
