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As a century-old dam comes down, Danville residents wonder what it will mean for their river
Demolition of the low-water dam across the Dan River started Friday. Removing the structure will allow for future recreational development along the waterfront, city officials have said. The post As a century-old dam comes down, Danville residents wonder what it will mean for their river appeared first on Cardinal News.
“It’s like your second home,” long-time fire chief retires after 35 years in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Va. (WFXR) – For 35 years, Mike Neal has been the fire chief in Ringgold, but last month he said goodbye to that title, but he hasn’t said goodbye to the place he calls his second home. Mike Neal grew up in the firehouse. His dad, Calvin Neal, was Ringgold’s first fire chief in […]
Danville begins demolition of Long Mill Dam, citing safety and environmental benefits
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A historic landmark on Danville’s Dan River is coming down. While some people in Danville are sad to see the Long Mill Dam go, city officials say that it’s best for the overall health and safety of the community. Crews began the demolition...
Chatham Town Council holds monthly meeting
Council members for the Village of Chatham held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Chatham Village Hall where a short agenda was attended to. Present at the meeting was Mayor Gregory C. Harris, Council members Mike Wilson, Laverne Mixon, Toni Malone and Sue Proffer. Council member Bernadean James was absent.
FROM THE DESK OF SENATOR TAMMY MULCHI
Two years ago, Governor Youngkin decided to pull the plug on a $1 billion project that would employ 2,500 folks at the Berry Hill site in Pittsylvania County. This was a tough blow to our region and the economic development community that had worked on the project. The project was...
Danville veterans gear up to donate 300 bookbags to local students in need
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A group of veterans in Danville are gearing up to help kids this upcoming school year. The Walden France American Legion Post 29 will give out 300 bookbags for pre-k through 12th grade students in need. Sheryl Davis, the American Legion Post 29 chairman, said...
Calm Source to expand addiction recovery services to Roanoke area
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A mental health agency in Danville is expanding to another location. Calm Source launched in Danville in 2015. It is now opening its doors in Salem, so that even more people who are struggling can walk through them to get the help they need. Leon Zimmerman,...
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: July 17th - 23rd
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for public events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event via email to smcclintic@womackpublishing.com. Events will be listed once before the event. The deadline for submissions is noon on Fridays.
AmeriCorps program in Danville receives federal public health funding
The program plans to use the grant money to recruit 15 part-time employees to conduct community health workshops across the region. The post AmeriCorps program in Danville receives federal public health funding appeared first on Cardinal News.
Election 2024: Sen. Kaine to campaign in Danville, Martinsville, Rocky Mount
Sen. Tim Kaine will host a meet and greet with Danville business owners and visit local businesses Tuesday to discuss how he can support Virginia’s businesses. Kaine, who celebrates 30 years of serving in elected office this year, is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in November 2024.
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