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Danville City Council member proposes putting powerlines underground following storms | #citycouncil

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:22:48 GMT (1690777368441) 81d3bb27381112e34f0f4c6b5f0c2b73a019c858 5b635e9d4842dbb4a391dce5e8f747e52a00b730 News Weather Sports Living in the Heart of Virginia Game Center Watch Now 69 Mon 84 Tue 83 by Claire Foley Mon, July 31st 2023, 4:20 AM UTC 3 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Danville storm damage from early July (Credit: Claire Foley/WSET) 0 Loading … Click Here […]

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Danville City Council approves removal of the Long Mill Dam | #citycouncil

DANVILLE, Va. – After years of debate, Danville’s Long Mill Dam will be coming down. Danville City Council voted on Tuesday to remove the low-head hydraulic dam due to safety concerns. They say with more development moving into the area, like the White Mill Building and Riverfront Park, this project is more urgent than before. […]

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Contenders set for Danville City Council, other local elections | Govt. and Politics | #citycouncil

Incumbents on Danville City Council face challenges from newcomers after Tuesday’s deadline to fill to run for office. Voters in the Dan River will also choose who will be their next Congressional representative for the 5th District and pick among candidates in their respective local contests.   Mayor Alonzo Jones, Vice Mayor Gary Miller and Danville […]

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Displaying White Lives Matter sign in Danville was ‘cowardly’ act: mayor

article A group wearing masks displayed a sign reading “White Lives Matter” in Danville on May 14, 2022. Photo from Nextdoor. (KTVU FOX 2) A group of masked protesters displayed a “White Lives Matter” sign on Saturday in Danville, an act of free speech that has been condemned by the town’s mayor. The sign was […]

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