The city budgeted for an expected $35 million in gaming tax revenue from Caesars Virginia. That amount is trending higher “by several millions.”
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Danville’s animal shelter euthanized fewer animals in 2025 than the year before, taking steps to save more lives. Rates remain higher than state averages
The Danville Area Humane Society has faced community backlash about its historically high euthanasia rates. This rate dropped gradually in 2025 for the second year in a row.
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Averett finalizes sale, leaseback deal for athletic campus
Averett may repurchase the facilities at any time for the original sale price of $18.15 million.
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Sheriff puts multiple grants on Henry County supervisors’ agenda
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will be asked to approve more than $130,000 in grants for the sheriff’s office when it meets Thursday.
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Petition to remove Martinsville mayor will stay with city commonwealth’s attorney
The court denied Commonwealth’s Attorney Patrick Flinn’s request for a special prosecutor to handle the petition. Flinn said he plans to “act promptly” but said that there is no time limit for his review of the petition.
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Danville Utilities to share energy-saving tips for cold weather
The presentation Monday afternoon will debunk energy myths and provide information on how to save money on electric bills this winter.
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Hidden figure: How a one-time Martinsville teacher played a role in helping the world find its way
Gladys West spent a brief stint teaching math in Martinsville in the 1950s before moving to the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, where her work helped lay the foundation for GPS systems. She died last week at age 95.
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Preservation project is bringing new attention to lost graves in Danville
For more than a century, Freedmen’s Cemetery was the only public place Black residents could be buried in Danville. What started as a beautification project at the overlooked cemetery evolved to include ground-penetrating radar work to find unmarked burials.
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‘Micro-resort’ will bring glamping to a quiet corner of Pittsylvania County
Echo Valley will sit on land that has been in Bethann James’ family for over 130 years. The owners expect it to open this spring.
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Pittsylvania supervisors to vote on rezoning 200-plus acres in Hurt for industrial use
The planning commission unanimously recommended approval for the rezoning, which pertains to residential and agricultural parcels adjacent to an industrial park.
