The General Assembly would have to give the city permission to seek a sales tax increase, which would then be put to a referendum.
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Martinsville council rejects mediation for EEOC complaint brought by former city manager
With mediation off the table, an attorney for Aretha Ferrell-Benavides said she intends to move forward with a lawsuit.
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Martinsville City Council to discuss legislative priorities on Tuesday
Last year’s priorities included funding for the Virginia Food Access Investment Fund, money for the public defender’s office and preservation of a state tax credit program.
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Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors to hear from public on proposed micro-resort
Residents can speak at a public hearing Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on a rezoning request that would allow for the creation of a small, nature-focused resort in the county.
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NCI board dismisses merger proposal, but open to exploring options
The proposal, which had received support from some local leaders, would have endorsed a merger of NCI and Patrick & Henry Community College.
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Danville Historical Society works toward reopening after abrupt closure earlier this year
The nonprofit is the keeper of hundreds of thousands of historic artifacts, documents, newspaper clippings and photographs tracing Danville’s tobacco legacy, its civil rights movement, the rise and fall of Dan River Mills, its Native American history and much more.
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FAHI Museum honors America’s 250th with new painting honoring the contributions of Black soldiers
The piece by Danville artist Clevester Woods will be unveiled at the Martinsville museum Tuesday afternoon.
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Danville Planning Commission to consider new community college CDL training facility
Danville Community College wants to expand its CDL training program with an additional location. The planning commission will take up the request on Monday.
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New nonprofit will promote partnerships, provide assistance to minority-owned businesses in Martinsville-Henry County
The Minority Business Consortium aims to make the process of opening and running a business a less solitary experience for minority entrepreneurs, its executive director said.
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Danville City Council will have a public process for filling Whittle’s soon-to-be vacant seat
Madison Whittle, who has served on the Danville City Council since 2016, will transition to a role in the General Assembly in January, leaving a seat open on the council.
