The school would provide training in retail and commercial painting, drywall, professional maintenance and carpentry.
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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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A Pearl Harbor ‘miracle’ makes its way from Martinsville to Blacksburg
A 1939 Buick that survived the bombing at Pearl Harbor now belongs to a man in Martinsville. It will be on display Sunday at the new World War II museum in Blacksburg.
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Paint it black: Martinsville’s report on former city manager almost entirely redacted
Multiple versions of the report exist. The only one released to the public sheds no light on why the former city manager was fired.
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Public hearing and vote on proposed zoning updates in Danville, the first of their kind in two decades
The city overhauled its comprehensive plan last year, and the focus is now on revamping its zoning code
Posted inHealthcare
New maternal health website built to help residents find resources
The website offers information about many aspects of pregnancy and postpartum life, including resources for families and partners.
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Mobile learning trailer will bring hands-on workforce training to Martinsville inmates
Patrick and Henry Community College will bring electrical engineering courses to Martinsville inmates starting in January.
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A Halifax County judge has spent the last decade helping people who are in recovery. He has a new goal: creating stable housing for them
A $30 million project spearheaded by a local judge would provide housing, transportation, workforce training and other services to people in recovery.
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Henry County to consider additional Villa Heights funding
The board of supervisors will discuss accepting a loan and grant package for the Villa Heights housing development in Collinsville.
Posted inEducation
Averett University announces ‘simplified’ tuition plan to begin in 2026
The private university in Danville wants to reduce “sticker shock” that may deter potential students from applying.
