Council will consider authorizing a grant application to provide funding for the city’s Five Forks Project.
Danville area
News from the Danville area.
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Pittsylvania selects treasurer Vincent Shorter as county administrator
Shorter served as interim county administrator after Stuart Turille Jr. resigned unexpectedly last April.
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Agenda Danville: Environmental stewardship plan presented to planning commission
The plan, which sets environmental goals for the city, was created through a partnership with George Mason University.
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Agenda Danville: City council to consider a rezoning to allow for retail component to Vandola Crescent housing project
The Vandola Crescent housing project on U.S. 58 is expected to include a retail building to serve nearby existing and future residential development.
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Agenda Pittsylvania County: Supervisors to discuss search for county administrator
The former county administrator resigned over a year ago, and Pittsylvania has been looking for a replacement since then.
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Agenda Danville: City receives several grants for public safety and law enforcement
Council will vote on accepting three grants from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
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Agenda Danville: Former textile mill in River District may become apartment building
Danville’s planning commission will consider two items that would allow a Floyd Street building renovation project.
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Agenda Danville: Council to vote on allocating $35 million toward school district budget
Danville Public Schools is asking for about $4.6 million more in local funding over last fiscal year.
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Agenda Danville: Utility commission to hear presentation on ongoing water and sewer projects, community outreach
There are several capital projects underway and scheduled in area industrial parks, including construction of a new substation.
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Agenda Danville: City considers using excess casino funds for utility bill relief programming
Caesars Virginia casino revenues are higher than projected, and Danville may use the extra money to help lower utility bills.
