The board will also consider auditorium, curtain and rigging system upgrades at four schools.
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Danville Field Notes: Local ministers remember city’s civil rights movement on its 63rd anniversary
Plus: Danville City Council is poised to approve a budget and tax rate changes, and Pittsylvania County will hold a joint meeting on the comprehensive plan update.
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Microgreens grower AeroFarms acquired by investment firm
The indoor vertical farming company in Pittsylvania County had faced possible closure for months before it was sold.
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Martinsville mayor, ex-city manager file federal lawsuits
Mayor L.C. Jones has sued the law firm Sands Anderson and council member Aaron Rawls on counts including defamation. Aretha Ferrell-Benavides’ suit against the city of Martinsville, Sands Anderson and Rawls includes allegations of discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation by the city, and defamation against Rawls and Sands Anderson.
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Here’s what’s fueling Danville’s ‘comeback’: The number of people moving out has dropped
After losing population for three decades in a row, Danville is now gaining population again. It’s not because more people are moving in; it’s because fewer people are moving out.
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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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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Lynchburg airport to get $8M upgrade
Plus: Appalachian Power seeks more renewables, Danville chamber hosts employment law webinar.
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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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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.
