The project is one of several recent riverfront developments designed to increase quality of life and encourage recreation on the banks of the Dan River.
Danville area
News from the Danville area.
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Big projects have claimed most of the industrial land in Danville and Pittsylvania. The region is preparing for more growth.
Though lots of industrial park acreage has been claimed so far this year, the region still has more shovel-ready sites than anywhere else in Virginia. But local officials say they can’t get complacent.
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Pittsylvania board, VDOT to hold public hearing on funding for proposed rural road improvements
The VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan is required by the state and updated annually to plan financing for improving secondary roads.
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Buck-Hayes pleads guilty in attack on Lee Vogler in Danville
Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding. He will be sentenced in June.
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With parking enforcement growing in Danville, IDA will consider 3 parking items at Tuesday meeting
Among the items on the agenda is a plan to buy a parcel in the Tobacco Warehouse District for public parking.
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Plea hearing scheduled for suspect in attack on Danville City Council member
The attempted murder case against Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes was set to go to trial next week. He is accused of setting Lee Vogler on fire last summer.
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Pittsylvania supervisors vote for smaller real estate tax increase, keep solid waste fee steady
The board had considered raising the tax rate to 66 cents but settled on 62 cents, up from the current 56 cents.
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Pittsylvania to hold public hearing on raising real estate tax rate, solid waste fee
The county board of supervisors will hear input from residents Thursday before voting on the proposed increases.
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Suspect in attack on Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler pleads not guilty to all charges
The trial of Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes is scheduled to begin April 20.
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Danville business owners say they’re still waiting for traffic boost from casino
Part of Danville’s goal in bringing in Caesars Virginia was to capitalize on increased visitation by sending out-of-towners to other parts of the city. Some business owners have seen this happen, and others are still waiting.