Speaking in Danville at an event sponsored by Cardinal News and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, the governor also acknowledged that some rural counties have “solar fatigue.”
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Patrick County, Henry County, Pittsylvania County, Halifax County, Danville, Martinsville
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Avio CEO at Hurt groundbreaking: ‘We chose Virginia because of this area’
Gov. Abigail Spanberger attended the event, saying the project represents the next generation of manufacturing.
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In Danville, Spanberger announces new outdoor recreation position and establishes related statewide process
It’s “so much more than a personal benefit. It is a major economic driver of the commonwealth of Virginia,” said the incoming director.
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HCA plans new Roanoke County ER, new Danville-based air ambulance
The standalone emergency room will be LewisGale Medical Center’s third. LewisGale’s parent company, HCA Healthcare, also plans to add a second air ambulance helicopter based in Danville.
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Danville city manager: Caesars acquisition will not change local casino agreement
Fertitta Entertainment acquired the gaming company last week.
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‘The River’s Radiance’ mural unveiled in downtown Danville
Public art is becoming more of a city economic growth priority.
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The Trump administration proposed sweeping changes to Head Start. Advocates in Virginia say they would lead to lower-quality services.
The federal government has said the overhaul would free up $2.2 billion per year while creating 236,000 additional slots nationwide. The final shape of regulations would be up to state officials, who aren’t saying what they would do.
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Danville concert season to start with Kruger Brothers
The lineup also includes an Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance as well as the Dallas String Quartet.
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Educational consulting firm to invest $15 million in Danville, create 22 jobs
The company, TECHnista, develops K-12 curricula to teach students about the advanced manufacturing and defense industries.
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A St. Paul food pantry gets creative to weather SNAP cuts, loss of USDA food
Agencies under Feeding Southwest Virginia are seeing the need for food firsthand.
