The unveiling of the new bus wrap highlights 13 local figures pivotal to the city’s Black history, showcasing a diverse range of occupations and roles. Selected by the Transportation Advisory Committee, the honorees represent the theme ...
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New Danville bus wrap features local Black history figures
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Dan River Falls project moving along as scheduled; businesses expressing interest in space
The Dan River Falls commercial and residential project at the former White Mill building is still expected to complete late this year, and the city has been in talks with businesses interested in units there. “We’ve been engaged with a number of ...
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City offers online housing navigation tool
Residents can now look up Danville housing information online. The city’s interactive “story map” provides a view of Danville’s housing landscape, according to a news release from the city. The Housing Navigator includes information on housing ...
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Caesars celebrates Danville hotel construction milestone with topping-off ceremony
Caesars Virginia celebrated the topping-off ceremony for its 12-story hotel, a part of the upcoming casino resort in Danville opening late this year. The construction, described as changing Danville’s skyline, includes a tree-raising ...
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Uncle Al’s Diner: From cart to brick-and-mortar
Allen Plummer founded Uncle Al’s in 2022 with an ice cream cart, which soon became his beloved hotdog cart as more people supported his business and suggested that he sell hotdogs. Plummer worked on the street with his hotdog stand for two years ...
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Tyson Foods Opens Innovative New Fully-Cooked Food Production Plant in Virginia to Drive Business Growth
DANVILLE, Va. – Nov. 29, 2023 – Tyson Foods has officially opened a new $300 million fully-cooked food production facility in Danville, Virginia, delivering on its strategy of accelerating long-term growth, operating as efficiently as possible ...
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Even before temporary casino opens, tourism spending in Dan River Region increases
“Since Danville and Pittsylvania County are relatively new on the destination marketing scene, many potential visitors have been curious about all that is happening here, and we are gaining attention as a desirable tourism destination,” she ...
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Danville region works to increase lodging as casino brings in more visitors
The Danville-Pittsylvania area, with a current hotel occupancy rate of 62%, anticipates a surge in visitors due to the opening of Caesars casino and resort in 2024. Although Danville’s 850 hotel rooms will see an addition of 45 rooms with ...