The city has been roiled with political controversies over the past few years. Can it put those aside and focus on economic growth? Ultimately, that’s up to voters.
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Tech Briefs: Annual summit brings indoor growers back to Danville
Plus: an update on the cancellation of the Digital Equity Act.
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Danville council to hold public hearing on real estate tax rate
The city is reassessing property values, which are expected to rise on average.
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Judge dismisses case to remove Martinsville mayor from office
The civil recall petition was filed in January.
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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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Chase City revitalization efforts will see historic school and theater transformed
Town officials are hoping that renovations of the Robert E. Lee Elementary School and the Mecca Theatre will catalyze more redevelopment.
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AeroFarms avoids shutdown, says it will be a ‘stronger, more stable business’
The indoor farming company in Pittsylvania County said in late March that it was working to sell its business.
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More than 3/4s of the signatures that led to mayor’s suspension came from just one part of Martinsville. It’s a neighborhood unlike the rest of the city.
Virginia’s removal law has created a situation where petition-signers have alleged a felony, but there’s no criminal indictment. What does this tell us about the law?
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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.