If approved, the village’s population could more than double.
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Cardinal News covers the local stories impacting the communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inMartinsville area
After 2020 landslide, Philpott Dam construction expected to be finished next summer
It will then begin generating electricity again and should be 20% more efficient.
Posted inDanville area
Jobs to be created by large data center and battery manufacturer upping Danville region’s housing needs
“Our economic development pipeline has changed substantially. But the projections for tomorrow change even faster and more drastically,” one official said.
Posted inPath to Solutions
Community teams work to aid Virginia first responders so they can focus on what’s needed most
Volunteers bring food, water, a generator and a cot where firefighters can lie down. They also take over administrative duties.
Posted inMartinsville area
Running for reelection, Martinsville mayor says he has not been interviewed as part of city investigation
Others have, however, and talked about their interactions with Virginia State Police.
Posted inNew River Valley
State assistance response to aid Radford’s fiscal distress leaves officials questioning next steps
“We really haven’t heard anything else from the governor’s office or the legislature, and that may happen any day, we don’t know,” said Mayor David Horton.
Posted inDanville area
Danville’s animal welfare issue to be subject of election forum
City council members and candidates are meeting with residents at a town hall Wednesday for the first time to discuss the area’s Humane Society.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg Boys and Girls Club is seeking the input of the youth who will use new facility
“Can I just say I’m 16 and come here tomorrow?” said one middle schooler.
Posted inLynchburg area
‘Project Hercules’ data center construction expected to start by end of the year in Appomattox County
Other such proposals in Central Virginia are in various stages.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Another plan is in the works for Roanoke’s most hotly debated piece of undeveloped land. Will this one be the catalyst for a decision?
“We’re not in this to produce some result that is not what the community wants,” said one of the leaders involved.
