This is the second-largest economic development deal in Southside Virginia history. It’s eligible for more than $100 million in state and local incentives, officials said.
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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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$20 million scholarship endowment marks a milestone for Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
The funding will support students with financial need, with priority given to Virginians.
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Arrests made, dozens of charges filed in Natural Bridge Zoo animal cruelty case
Five people face charges in Rockbridge County related to allegations of animal cruelty at the roadside zoo, in a case initiated by the state attorney general’s office’s Animal Law Unit.
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Bills to stop blanket local bans on solar advance in General Assembly
Bills from Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, D-Henrico County, and House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, don’t require localities to approve utility-scale solar proposals but do require them to consider such projects one by one rather than banning them outright.
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Danville’s animal shelter euthanized fewer animals in 2025 than the year before, taking steps to save more lives. Rates remain higher than state averages
The Danville Area Humane Society has faced community backlash about its historically high euthanasia rates. This rate dropped gradually in 2025 for the second year in a row.
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Billy Strings coming to Berglund Center
Bluegrass groundbreaker is scheduled for July 14 coliseum show, with ticket prices starting at $40.
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State health commissioner offers safety tips for winter storm
Dr. Cameron Webb warned of possible power outages and urged residents to charge devices, refill prescriptions and check on neighbors and loved ones.
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Inauguration events featured leather, streetwear, cookies and hard cider from Southwest Virginia
Businesses from Bristol, Roanoke and Callaway were among those offering Virginia-made goods during Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration weekend.
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Crooked Road troupe brings sounds of the mountains to Richmond inaugural parade
A marching string band of about 25 top old-time and bluegrass musicians played for Virginia’s new governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.