A lack of adequate child care is one of the biggest inhibitors to growth in Danville and Pittsylvania County, according to Virginia Tech researchers.
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
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Danville, Roanoke named All-America cities
All three of the Virginia finalists for the National Civic League award — Danville, Roanoke and Newport News — received the All-America City designation.
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A proposed data center project could bring billions in investment to Southside
The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning for a data center project that officials say might create up to 500 jobs and bring in millions in tax revenues.
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Court records and recordings from Danville civil rights movement are available online for the first time
The Library of Virginia has finished a digitization project that makes these pieces of history easily available to the public. Some of the documents will also be on display next week at a screening of “The Movement” documentary in Richmond.
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With a year in the books, Danville’s casino prepares for 2024 opening of full resort
The permanent Caesars casino is slated to open by the end of the year. In the meantime, the temporary casino is drawing 100,000 guests per month, Caesars said.
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Whitewater channel project in Danville receives $3 million in state budget
The channel is being designed to include adjustable whitewater features, so that it is appropriate for activities including tubing, whitewater paddling, competitions and river rescue training.
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Inmates tell their own stories to bridge the gap to the outside world
Most of the speakers at the TEDx Talk at Green Rock Correctional Center in Chatham were incarcerated men. In a few weeks, their speeches will be available for anyone to watch on YouTube.
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After decades on the sidelines, North Danville is in line for revitalization, shaped by community input
Across the Dan River from Danville’s River District, a largely revitalized part of the city, is North Danville, a business district with a rich history that lost investments and attention after the tobacco and textile industries left town. This part of Danville is the city’s next target for revitalization. But an unorthodox approach is needed […]
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Three Democrats seeking 5th District nomination agree to agree in campaign forum
The winner of the June 18 primary will face the winner of the Republican contest between Rep. Bob Good and state Sen. John McGuire.
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Paid EMS services can be costly and controversial. But they may be the only solution to declining volunteerism.
The idea of paying rescue personnel used to be taboo. Now it’s a necessary conversation in many Virginia counties.
