DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) – The River District has seen a complete transformation over the past decade. Now, the city is expanding its revitalization efforts to another historic district. The River District Redevelopment Plan started in 2011. ...
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Danville launches Plan Mechanicsville as part of revitalization efforts
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Danville selected to join partnership to boost small business start-ups in city
DANVILLE, Va. – Danville is taking steps to revitalize its business landscape through a pioneering partnership that makes it the first Virginia city selected for the Partnership for Innovation Regional Leadership Cohort (PIN). The initiative is ...
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Where Tourism Takes Root | Exploring Agritourism in Southern Virginia
Scenic rolling hills. Grassy farmlands. Miles of open fields. Danville and Pittsylvania County are home to hundreds of acres of farms, picturesque rural landscapes, and a rich variety of farms, festivals, and family-friendly attractions. This ...
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Artist-in-residence program highlights Danville’s growing public art scene — and the city’s continuing revitalization
An artist-in-residence is a professional artist who works for a set period of time with a host organization, usually a museum, gallery or university, to create art and engage with the public. Danville’s program, however, is privately run. It was ...
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Work in Progress | How Danville is Investing in the Next Generation
The month of September rings in the start of a new school year for many. Supplies are purchased, classrooms are decorated, and students, from preschool to college, return to the rhythm of hallways and homework. But how did Danville’s next ...
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City of Danville makes waves with new whitewater channel project
DANVILLE, Va. – The City of Danville is making a splash in the tourism scene with a new project. On Monday, the city announced plans to develop a whitewater channel at 424 Memorial Drive, transforming the historic canal into an outdoor ...
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Salaries at company coming to Danville area will average ‘high 50s’
Workers at MerryGoRound, the e-commerce apparel and collectible company coming to the former tank museum in Blairs, will make an average of close to $60,000 a year. Average salaries will be in the “upper 50s,” Pittsylvania County Economic ...
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So, What Are You Waiting For? Celebrating Family Fun Month in Southern Virginia
So, What Are You Waiting For? Celebrating Family Fun Month in Southern Virginia August brings the warmth of campgrounds, lake days, beach trips, evening picnics, patio barbecues, and National Family Fun Month, the perfect time to slow down and ...