A rough year
Danville superintendent resigns after short tenure
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Newsome resigns as superintendent; to receive $160,000 in compensation
Weathering a crisis
Coal ash spill overshadowed major changes in city’s River District
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A mishap last winter resulted in coal ash spilling into the Dan River at a time when Danville is making the river a focus of its downtown redevelopment initiative.
Danville gets a new look
City is humming with downtown development as streets get a makeover
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There’s a new buzz about Danville, centered around its dramatic downtown streetscape renovations.
Fewer students, fewer classrooms
Enrollment declines force board to close some schools
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The 2010 Census results highlighted the importance of Danville’s focus on rebuilding its business base and attracting new residents.