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.
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A rock-and-roller, a cultural movement and more: 4 applications for Danville and Pittsylvania County historic markers are up for a vote
The Virginia Board of Historic Resources will consider 16 applications from across the state on Thursday. Only five will be approved.
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Artist-in-residence program highlights Danville’s growing public art scene — and the city’s continuing revitalization
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.
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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.