Leaders with Microporous — the company bringing 2,000 jobs to Pittsylvania County — visited the region a lot over the last year or so. They were eating at the local restaurants. They were staying at local hotels. They weren’t just interacting ...
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What lured Microporous to Southside? Residents sold community. Leaders were ‘most responsive.’
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Inaugural downtown 5K raises money to help River District merchants
About 100 people participated in the inaugural Miles for Merchants 5K in the River District on Saturday morning. All of the proceeds will go to downtown businesses via a grant program. It came together in a matter of four weeks to give an extra ...
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Casino drives visitor spending growth in Southside, which surpasses other regions in state
Southern Virginia, which includes Danville and Pittsylvania County, outperformed all other regions in Virginia for visitor spending in 2023. The region saw a 20% increase from 2022 to 2023, with spending levels from visitors to the area reaching ...
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Danville developer to open three restaurants at Caesars Virginia resort
Danville developer Rick Barker is bringing three restaurants to the Caesars Virginia casino resort when it opens in December. The two-story establishments will offer barbecue, burgers and pizza and will feature decor and design replicating the ...
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Hundreds attend Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit in Danville
Danville is on track to more than meet heightened demand for housing in the area reflected in a regional study two years ago, said the city’s housing development division director. But more housing still needs to be built to meet expected new ...
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Danville’s draft comprehensive plan released
Residents can take a peek at Danville’s draft comprehensive plan that guides the city’s approach to land-use development, zoning and development priorities. “This plan is like no other that the city of Danville has produced,” said Danville ...
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Gordon Ramsay restaurant to open at Danville casino site
Multi-Michelin-starred chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay will open Ramsay’s Kitchen at Caesars Virginia in Danville later this year. It will be Ramsay’s first Virginia restaurant, according to a news release from Caesars ...
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Danville school, council leaders celebrate increased accreditation
A celebratory mood consumed the Danville School Board meeting room Thursday night just days after accreditation results were announced, marking the first time in about a decade five city schools received the top ranking. It was on Monday that ...