Residents can speak at a public hearing Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on a rezoning request that would allow for the creation of a small, nature-focused resort in the county.
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
Posted inEconomy
It’s been a year since the largest economic development announcement in Southside’s history. Here’s where things stand with Microporous.
Construction at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill is expected to begin soon, and Microporous is already investing in various needs in the region.
Posted inCulture
Danville Historical Society works toward reopening after abrupt closure earlier this year
The nonprofit is the keeper of hundreds of thousands of historic artifacts, documents, newspaper clippings and photographs tracing Danville’s tobacco legacy, its civil rights movement, the rise and fall of Dan River Mills, its Native American history and much more.
Posted inLocal
Danville Planning Commission to consider new community college CDL training facility
Danville Community College wants to expand its CDL training program with an additional location. The planning commission will take up the request on Monday.
Posted inLocal
Danville City Council will have a public process for filling Whittle’s soon-to-be vacant seat
Madison Whittle, who has served on the Danville City Council since 2016, will transition to a role in the General Assembly in January, leaving a seat open on the council.
Posted inLocal
Danville City Council to vote on grant funding for school resource officers
If approved, state funding will continue two school resource officer positions in the city school district.
Posted inPolitics
Franklin County reelects incumbents in contested board of supervisors races
Mike Carter and Nick Mitchell will continue to serve on the board, and J. Mike Meredith ran unopposed for his first term.
Posted inEconomy
‘Virginia’s fourth economic engine’: Effort to connect Southwest and Southside localities makes progress
An initiative called the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor encompasses Danville, Martinsville, Blacksburg and Roanoke.
Posted inLocal
Suspect in attack on Danville City Council member Lee Vogler indicted on three charges
Shotsie Buck-Hayes indicted after attack on Danville City Council member Lee Vogler.
Posted inLocal
Danville’s federal courthouse closes as necessary renovations fail to come through
The courthouse has lacked adequate security measures for years.
