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Danville's Monument Berryman redevelopment progresses; first 8 townhomes finished
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville city officials are on a mission when it comes to growth. In March, they broke ground on the Monument Berryman Area Redevelopment Project and they are making huge strides. The first step in redeveloping the Monument Berryman area is officially complete. Phase one of...
Governor Youngkin announces $8 million investment by UK electric vehicle manufacturer in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a significant investment in Virginia’s automotive industry, with RBW Sports & Classics, a UK manufacturer of electric classic sports cars, selecting Danville as the site for its new manufacturing facility. This initiative, fueled by a $35 million state-funded project, is set to create 144 jobs and marks a major step in Virginia’s drive towards becoming a leader in the electric vehicle sector.
Danville receives $8M investment for Electric Sports Car manufacturing facility
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – On August 22, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced an $8 million investment for a new electric car manufacturing facility in Danville. “Entrepreneurial, innovative companies like RBW Sports & Classics are helping put Virginia on the map for cutting-edge industry and jobs,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “The talented workforce in the region is a perfect fit for RBW Sports & Classics’ plans. The company’s decision to invest in Virginia reflects the strength of our manufacturing sector, the skill of our workers, the quality of life in the Commonwealth, and the strength of our business climate.”
Danville Public Schools see improved SOL pass rates, still lag behind state averages
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The Virginia Department of Education recently released the annual pass rates on the Standards of Learning Assessments (SOL) for the 2023-204 school year, and Danville Public Schools made significant improvements. Danville Public Schools saw a 53% pass rate in reading, which is up from 50%...
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