The indoor farming company’s largest investor pulled its funding, according to a letter from AeroFarms to the state.
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For the first time in more than a decade, all Danville public schools are fully accredited
The Virginia Department of Education revised its accreditation framework in January. All Danville schools received accreditation, building on momentum in the district.
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Separate journeys, together: How Lee and Blair Vogler handled the life-changing attack and its aftermath
Lee and Blair Vogler each had their own whirlwind of challenges during his hospitalization. While Lee, a Danville City Council member, was fighting for his life after being set on fire, Blair was getting constant news from doctors, learning about burn injuries and taking care of their family.
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Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors to hear from public on proposed micro-resort
Residents can speak at a public hearing Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on a rezoning request that would allow for the creation of a small, nature-focused resort in the county.
Posted inCulture
Danville Historical Society works toward reopening after abrupt closure earlier this year
The nonprofit is the keeper of hundreds of thousands of historic artifacts, documents, newspaper clippings and photographs tracing Danville’s tobacco legacy, its civil rights movement, the rise and fall of Dan River Mills, its Native American history and much more.
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Agenda Danville: City receives several grants for public safety and law enforcement
Council will vote on accepting three grants from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
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Agenda Danville: Former textile mill in River District may become apartment building
Danville’s planning commission will consider two items that would allow a Floyd Street building renovation project.
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Agenda Danville: Council to vote on allocating $35 million toward school district budget
Danville Public Schools is asking for about $4.6 million more in local funding over last fiscal year.
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Agenda Danville: Utility commission to hear presentation on ongoing water and sewer projects, community outreach
There are several capital projects underway and scheduled in area industrial parks, including construction of a new substation.
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Agenda Danville: City considers using excess casino funds for utility bill relief programming
Caesars Virginia casino revenues are higher than projected, and Danville may use the extra money to help lower utility bills.
