A proposed increase in water and stormwater rates, which the city council will discuss on Tuesday, would help fund ongoing replacement of the city’s aging pipes.
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Danville Field Notes: U.S. Navy shipbuilding program expands in Danville
Plus: Ladybug release events are coming to the River District, and Danville Public Schools will offer summer meals
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Martinsville school board to consider weapons policies, summer meal programs and more
Other policies up for discussion deal with extracurriculars and college planning. The board meets Monday evening.
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New River Valley Field Notes: Patrick Jensen to run for Montgomery County commonwealth’s attorney
Patrick Jensen will seek to succeed Mary Pettitt in Montgomery County.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Appeals court dismisses Medmont/Deyerle case against city of Roanoke and ABoone Real Estate
Plus: Valley Metro holds a public hearing on proposed rate increases, including the Star Line Trolley.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: The city’s first bookmobile hits the road
Also in this edition, a guide to new flights at Lynchburg Regional Airport and free summer meals for school children.
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Danville animal shelter says it will pay a fine to resolve state complaint over euthanasia records
The Danville Area Humane Society said in a statement Sunday that it will pay a $500 fine for euthanasia recordkeeping violations. The matter was set to go before the Board of Pharmacy in a hearing this month.
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New River Valley Field Notes: Montgomery County’s 5 sheriff candidates to appear at forum; bus system wins award
Plus: Summer nutrition program details announced.
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Danville Field Notes: Danville Community College launches aviation maintenance program
Plus: “Love on the Spectrum” is looking for Danville-area participants, and Pittsylvania hosts a community outreach meeting for comprehensive plan update.
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Virginia Board of Pharmacy sets hearing to review possible recordkeeping violations at Danville Area Humane Society
The board will consider evidence related to the shelter’s records of sedative and euthanasia drugs.
