In June 2021, seven Civil Air Patrol members from the Danville Composite Squadron earned their drone pilot qualifications. Recently, two of them exercised their training along with manned aircraft in an Air Combat Command exercise at Joint Base ...
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Danville Civil Air Patrol drone pilots fly exercises with Air Force
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Work underway to turn old Doctors Building into boutique hotel in Danville
Renovations are underway to convert the former Doctors Building at Main and Holbrook streets into a 45-room boutique hotel. The $8 million project should be complete in the summer, with the hotel open shortly thereafter, said developer Ed ...
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Professor creates Hats for the Homeless to benefit Danville’s House of Hope
A well-known Japanese proverb says, “One kind word can warm three winter months.” Two local individuals, Jude Swanson and Richie Robertson, are giving out more than just one kind word to Danville’s homeless. Both are concerned about the physical ...
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After many delays, Danville’s White Mill work to start in early December
Work on the White Mill project starts early next month, and it will include removal of lead-based paint and leveling of concrete floors and other activity. The floor-leveling will enable workers to begin framing the walls, said Dave Vos, ...
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Racing school steers headquarters to Southside Virginia, bringing new jobs and investment
An automotive education company is moving its headquarters to Southern Virginia, bringing 24 new jobs in an $8.9 million project. Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited Virginia International Raceway on Tuesday to announce the Skip Barber Racing School ...
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New vision plan for Schoolfield district, future home of Danville’s casino, should be complete by early next year
The firm in charge of drawing up a vision for enhancement of the Schoolfield area — the soon-to-be home of Danville’s casino — expects to complete the district plan early next year. After holding an event Oct. 29 for residents to view and ...
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Danville awarded $30 million in tax credits aimed to spur economic development
Danville recently received another infusion of tax credits designed for economic development. The group — known as the Danville, Virginia Community Development Entity — was awarded $30 million through the federal New Markets Tax Credits program, ...
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Danville to consider resolution after utility workers approach union
Danville City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday night reiterating the city’s prohibition against collective bargaining on behalf of municipal employees. The move comes after Danville Utilities employees recently approached the ...