The Danville Area Humane Society is again caught up in controversy after euthanizing a dog that was a favorite for years at the Lynchburg Humane Society.
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Hyatt property geared toward long-term stays breaks ground in Danville, as demand for lodging and housing continues to rise
Big construction projects in the city and county are bringing in crews for longer periods of time, creating demand for extended-stay lodging.
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Danville to consider data center tax increase, development guidelines
The planning commission unanimously recommended approval of new language in the city’s development code in April.
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After 3 years of construction, Danville’s riverfront park opens Friday with a community party
The project is one of several recent riverfront developments designed to increase quality of life and encourage recreation on the banks of the Dan River.
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Big projects have claimed most of the industrial land in Danville and Pittsylvania. The region is preparing for more growth.
Though lots of industrial park acreage has been claimed so far this year, the region still has more shovel-ready sites than anywhere else in Virginia. But local officials say they can’t get complacent.
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At nearly 50 years old, the Danville Model Railroad Club is more than just chugging along
Many in Danville don’t know about the club. That’s why it’s working to attract new members and increase its presence in the city.
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An AI data center at megasite will create 2,000 permanent positions, Pittsylvania County officials promise
At a community meeting this week, local officials shared information about the project’s jobs, electric and water use and monetary incentives.
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Pittsylvania board, VDOT to hold public hearing on funding for proposed rural road improvements
The VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan is required by the state and updated annually to plan financing for improving secondary roads.
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Buck-Hayes pleads guilty in attack on Lee Vogler in Danville
Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding. He will be sentenced in June.
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Megasite project could be in jeopardy if data center tax exemptions are ended, finance secretary warns
The project, which is expected to bring more than 2,000 jobs and $73 billion in investment to Pittsylvania County, could “go away,” Mark Sickles told state senators.