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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 IDA hires consultant to study parking at Dan River Falls, as city’s parking needs keep increasing
The industrial development authority plans to enter an agreement with local consultant Dewberry Engineers to conduct a parking study.
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Vogler moved out of ICU, surpassing doctors’ expectations for recovery after July attack, family says
Lee Vogler, the Danville City Council member who was attacked and set on fire in July, is recovering at “an amazing pace” according to his wife.
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Danville City Council to vote on funds for substance-use disorder treatment at detention center
The city received a grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to implement a jail-based treatment program.
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Danville superintendent to present 5-year strategic plan to the school board at Thursday meeting
The plan outlines mission, vision and goals for the years 2026 to 2031.
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Judge sends Buck-Hayes’ case to grand jury following July attack of Danville City Council member Lee Vogler
An officer who questioned the suspect after the attack testified that Shotsie Buck-Hayes said he wanted to kill Vogler and claimed Vogler was having an affair with his wife.
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A mural showcasing the past and present of North Danville is the latest effort in the neighborhood’s revitalization
Volunteers are working alongside a professional artist on the mural project in North Danville, which is home to some of the city’s historic African American neighborhoods.
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Both candidates for 49th House District seat are longtime members of Danville’s city council
Gary Miller and Madison Whittle have worked together on the Danville City Council for years. Now they are facing off for a seat in the General Assembly.
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Vogler’s family hopeful that latest surgery marks ‘significant step’ toward recovery
Danville City Council member Lee Vogler remains hospitalized in North Carolina almost two months after he was attacked and set on fire.
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Gilbert’s Restaurant in Chatham, once a safe haven for Black travelers, was almost torn down. Then it received national and state historic designations.
The restaurant, which opened in 1945 and served famous faces and local patrons alike, was approved for a state historic marker this year.