Nate Hester, who spent the past year doing artistic residencies in France, Italy and Japan, now welcomes visitors into his River District studio. Such public art is important to the city’s rebirth, redevelopment officials say.
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
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Pittsylvania County to hold public hearing on comprehensive plan update process
The board of supervisors will take resident input into consideration before approving a contract for a consultant to guide the process this fall.
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Danville IDA to hear plans for environmental work at Coleman Industrial Site
Soil testing and wetland mitigation efforts are needed to ensure that future site work goes smoothly.
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Danville’s inaugural marathon attracts runners from across the nation and sparks local enthusiasm
Hundreds of out-of-state and local runners will race in Danville this weekend, trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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Danville City Council to consider 3 budget amendments related to the regional airport
Among the items that the council will discuss on Tuesday is a $100,000 state grant that would help pay for repairs and equipment.
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Violence at home in Haiti and the promise of a good job brought them to Danville. They don’t know where they’ll go now.
Danville has a small cluster of Haitian residents who are grappling with the federal government’s recent decisions on immigration.
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Report on summer energy efficiency presented to Danville utility commission on Monday
The department has gathered feedback to develop ways to curb high energy use in the summer.
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Family shares ‘a bit of hope’ on Vogler’s recovery
Danville City Council member Lee Vogler, who sustained severe burns over much of his body in an attack last month, remains in critical condition but recently was able to stand up, and is no longer on a ventilator all the time, his wife said.
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Danville council to vote Tuesday on grant to help local arts organizations
Local arts organizations that apply will be eligible to receive part of a grant awarded to the city by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
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UK friend of man charged with attack on Vogler says he had sought mental health counseling before assault
Shotsie Buck-Hayes moved to Danville from England in 2020. His friends back home say he was smart and compassionate, but somewhat troubled.