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Holiday Schedule for Danville City Offices
Danville City Council voted Tuesday night to extend the Independence Day holiday for City of Danville employees by closing the Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices on Friday, July 5, in addition to Thursday. The public library also will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Danville...
Danville Fire Department Responds to Storage Building Fire
On Tuesday, the Danville Fire Department responded to 124 Altice Drive for a report of a structure fire. The first engine, Engine Five, arrived on scene at 11:45 am. The initial report from Engine Five’s officer, was heavy fire and smoke coming from a storage building in the backyard of the residence. Engine Five’s crew pulled a hand-line to attack the blaze, which was a fully involved storage building in the backyard.
Danville City Council votes to more than triple members’ pay
Danville joins cities including Roanoke, Richmond and Hampton in taking advantage of a new state law that provides for higher maximum salaries for mayors and city council members. The post Danville City Council votes to more than triple members’ pay appeared first on Cardinal News.
Assisted living community proposed for north Danville
(Danville) — A Florida developer wants to bring a large assisted living and retirement community to Danville. Joe Cubas is asking the city to rezone a seven-and-a-half acre wooded lot off of Piney Forest Road, not far from Nor-Dan Shopping Center, from Attached Residential to Multi-family Residential. Cubas wants to build an...
Plan Danville taking action on what is most important to citizens
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — For the past 18 months, the City of Danville has been collecting public input on what they want to see in the future. This project, called Plan Danville, is a 20-year development plan, and the action has just begun. Director of Planning and Zoning for...
Former supermarket is transformed into loft apartments in Martinsville
The Historic Fayette Street Lofts will offer 25 apartments — plus two retail storefronts and nine workspace studios — in a former Winn-Dixie. The post Former supermarket is transformed into loft apartments in Martinsville appeared first on Cardinal News.
‘Leave Fireworks to the Professionals’, Fire Marshal says ahead of 4th of July celebrations
RICHMOND, VA (LOOTPRESS) – While residents around the country are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs – State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a warning to “leave fireworks to the professionals.” Virginia is one of a number of states throughout the country that prohibited all […]
Kaine bolsters voters’ confidence about Biden on first stop of campaign tour and more Va. headlines
• “Kaine kicks off campaign tour by reassuring voters about Biden.”—USA Today • “Court orders Unite the Right planners to pay millions in damages.”—Daily Progress • “Nottoway woman in wheelchair handcuffed for missing jury duty.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Judge dismisses Spotsylvania School Board member’s assault and battery charge.”—Fredericksburg Free Press • “Arthur Crudup: What to know […] The post Kaine bolsters voters’ confidence about Biden on first stop of campaign tour and more Va. headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Bill seeks to help eliminate contaminants in Virginia drinking water
A bill seeking to help eliminate contaminants in residents' water, as well as provide water testing and treatment for individuals on private wells and small public water systems, was presented to the State Water Commission.
July 4 Weekend Fun: Fireworks, ’90s Music, and a Taylor Swift Tribute
Catch patriotic celebrations, unforgettable concerts, and a beer festival this long holiday weekend. The long holiday weekend starts on a Thursday, and you will have no shortage of July 4 weekend events, from fireworks to movies to hearing some of Virginia’s iconic bands jam. Here are some noteworthy events around NoVA to add to your July 4–7 weekend itinerary.
Here's what officials found after testing the water at Lake Anna after recent E coli outbreak
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has completed another round of water testing at Lake Anna. Officials confirm there is no public threat as they close their investigation, though that doesn't mean they recommend anyone get in the water. VDH opened their investigation after at least...
Two Rival Hospitals Want To Join Forces. Will Patients Lose?
In Terre Haute, Ind., two rival hospitals want to merge, a move that supporters say will save patients money and help people live longer. But similar hospital consolidations in Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina have resulted in government reports documenting diminished care. In more than a dozen states, certificates of...
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