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Published 12 hours agoEducational consulting firm to invest $15 million in Danville, create 22 jobs
The company, TECHnista, develops K-12 curricula to teach students about the advanced manufacturing and defense industries.
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Published 12 hours agoHeadlines from across the state: Virginia confronts $1.7 billion shortfall in highway maintenance funding; more . . .
From elsewhere: Bedford County begins town halls on school closure options. Danville gives new contract to school superintendent. Richmond sees sharp rise in ICE flights.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 18Column: Remembering Rusty, the best I ever worked for
The introduction came under difficult circumstances. It was Monday, July 28, 2003. I was about to spend my 61st week in my parents’ home wondering if I was ever getting another job in the journalism business ever again. For the record, I had gone through job interviews in person…
First-ever Mural Fest brings public art to downtown Danville buildings
The walls of downtown Danville are about to be much brighter. The first-ever Merge Mural Fest begins Sept. 12, culminating in a block party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 19. The event, organized by Danville native and muralist Julie Vornholt, brings nine muralists to Danville…
Cardinal News
Published September 11Measles outreach clinic coming to Southside Virginia on Monday
The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts will offer education, immunity testing and vaccinations.
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Published September 09A Catholic school was the first to integrate in Danville. A new plaque will commemorate its history
Sacred Heart opened in 1953. Six years later, Black students were enrolled.
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Published September 08Cardinal Commerce Notes: Brookneal-based Foster Fuels to be sold to Georgia company
Plus: Danville names a new head of economic development and tourism, and Virginia has opened applications for a new solar interconnection grant program.
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Published September 05Amtrak infrastructure work will temporarily reduce train service in Virginia
Passenger rail options in Roanoke and Lynchburg will be scaled back and service to Danville will be eliminated during Amtrak’s nine-day "Pause for Progress" project.