The board had considered raising the tax rate to 66 cents but settled on 62 cents, up from the current 56 cents.
Danville area
News from the Danville area.
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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.
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High demand leads to parking limits in more areas of Danville’s River District
Two-hour time limits will be expanded to several additional streets in the neighborhood, after the city has seen success with initial enforcement efforts.
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Danville city manager’s proposed budget includes more revenue from casino, increased utility rates
The city anticipates receiving $37.7 million in casino-related revenues, which will help pay for projects and programs across Danville.
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Industrial growth in Danville puts energy supply on city council’s agenda
The Danville City Council will consider three energy-related items, in the wake of major economic development announcements, at its Tuesday meeting.
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Bonds to finance utility improvements to come before Danville City Council
The city’s approved budget for this fiscal year includes issuing debt for planned improvements to the wastewater and electric systems.
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Danville under boil-water advisory until further notice
Sunday’s rainfall caused salt, sand and chemicals to run into the Dan River, which made the water cloudy with sediment. It will take at least 48 hours for the advisory to be lifted.
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She’d been in Northern Virginia for 30 years. Her ties to Danville — including a love of racing and a 1-eyed schnoodle — were ‘signs’ to move to Southside.
Tina Leone, the new head of the River District Association, will continue the revitalization efforts that the organization started in 1999.
