Ratepayers could see an average increase of about $10 in their monthly utility bill. The city council will have the final say on this matter later this year.
Danville area
News from the Danville area.
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Agenda Danville: Financial presentation to cover increase in Danville revenues and expenditures
The city council will hear a presentation on Danville’s general fund financials for the first half of the fiscal year.
Posted inLocal
Agenda Danville: Feasibility study for city commuter bus system complete
Both the Caesars Virginia casino resort and the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill prompted the feasibility study.
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Agenda: Danville to select mayor, Pittsylvania to select board chair
The Danville City Council will choose a mayor and vice mayor from among its own members, and Pittsylvania County will hold a closed session meeting regarding personnel.
Posted inPolitics
Averett will continue to run FBO at Danville airport, despite financial concerns
The Danville City Council voted to renew the university’s contract as fixed-base operator for the Danville Regional Airport.
Posted inEconomy
Then & Now: Axton housing project ‘validated’ by megasite announcement and preparing for construction
Current plans call for the nearly 600-acre development to include 1,900 housing units, plus a grocery store, a hotel and a child care center.
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Agenda Pittsylvania County: Balico, potential data center developer, to hold community meeting for revised project proposal
In November, the company withdrew its initial application after opposition from residents and elected officials.
Posted inEconomy
Caesars Virginia has made a big impact on Danville, even before opening its doors. Now the city is ready for the grand opening.
Finishing touches on the casino resort will continue until its grand opening next week.
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Agenda Danville: 1% increase in sales tax may fund signage project at city schools
The waiver will enable signs at the schools that will provide information to students, parents and guardians.
Posted inEconomy
Caesars Virginia pushes back Danville opening date
The full casino resort will now open Dec. 17. Caesars also announced that NBA star Dennis Rodman will attend the grand opening.
