Details have not been made public, but the buyer has ties to a data center developer.
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Patrick County, Henry County, Pittsylvania County, Halifax County, Danville, Martinsville
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Auto-parts maker to invest $18.9 million in Henry County, create 60 jobs
Fukoku Korea will make rubber damper pulleys for vehicle engines and thermal gap fillers for electric vehicle batteries, according to the governor’s office.
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With sale possible, AeroFarms pushes back potential closure date
The indoor agriculture company with a facility in Southside says it hopes to close the sale of its business this month.
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Bonds to finance utility improvements to come before Danville City Council
The city’s approved budget for this fiscal year includes issuing debt for planned improvements to the wastewater and electric systems.
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Danville aviation maintenance program aims to train a workforce for an in-demand industry
Danville Community College is partnering with Blue Ridge Community College, and new construction and renovations at the Danville Regional Airport are underway to support the program.
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Italian rocket manufacturer to bring 1,500 jobs, $500 million investment to Pittsylvania
This is the second-largest economic development deal in Southside Virginia history. It’s eligible for more than $100 million in state and local incentives, officials said.
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Danville under boil-water advisory until further notice
Sunday’s rainfall caused salt, sand and chemicals to run into the Dan River, which made the water cloudy with sediment. It will take at least 48 hours for the advisory to be lifted.
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She’d been in Northern Virginia for 30 years. Her ties to Danville — including a love of racing and a 1-eyed schnoodle — were ‘signs’ to move to Southside.
Tina Leone, the new head of the River District Association, will continue the revitalization efforts that the organization started in 1999.
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Danville City Council to consider feasibility study to transform historic City Auditorium into arts and culture center
The City Auditorium is nearly a century old, and until recently, housed the Danville Parks and Recreation department.
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Danville City Council unanimously selects Danny Marshall to fill empty seat
The former state delegate will serve until a special election is held in November.
