The city budgeted for an expected $35 million in gaming tax revenue from Caesars Virginia. That amount is trending higher “by several millions.”
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’s animal shelter euthanized fewer animals in 2025 than the year before, taking steps to save more lives. Rates remain higher than state averages
The Danville Area Humane Society has faced community backlash about its historically high euthanasia rates. This rate dropped gradually in 2025 for the second year in a row.
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Danville Utilities to share energy-saving tips for cold weather
The presentation Monday afternoon will debunk energy myths and provide information on how to save money on electric bills this winter.
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Preservation project is bringing new attention to lost graves in Danville
For more than a century, Freedmen’s Cemetery was the only public place Black residents could be buried in Danville. What started as a beautification project at the overlooked cemetery evolved to include ground-penetrating radar work to find unmarked burials.
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‘Micro-resort’ will bring glamping to a quiet corner of Pittsylvania County
Echo Valley will sit on land that has been in Bethann James’ family for over 130 years. The owners expect it to open this spring.
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Pittsylvania supervisors to vote on rezoning 200-plus acres in Hurt for industrial use
The planning commission unanimously recommended approval for the rezoning, which pertains to residential and agricultural parcels adjacent to an industrial park.
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Rezoning will allow for more heavy industrial developments at Pittsylvania County megasite
The county planning commission and board of supervisors met in a single meeting to expedite the rezoning process for the Berry Hill megasite. Some residents said decisions were being made too quickly.
Posted inEconomy
Infinity Global announces expansion in Danville, bringing 150 new jobs and nearly $35 million in investment
The packaging company will begin the expansion immediately, a local official said.
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Pittsylvania holds joint public hearing on new zoning designation at megasite
The county’s planning commission and board of supervisors are jointly hosting the Thursday public hearing, accelerating the pace for approval of this item.
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Danville’s new zoning code will set guidelines for the city’s growth and future, addressing needs like transitional housing
The code, last updated in 2004, didn’t have a designation for transitional housing, which provides a temporary place to live between homelessness and a permanent home. Resident feedback helped change that.