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White Mill project renamed ‘Dan River Falls’
Groundbreaking held for $100M Danville redevelopment project
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The city of Danville and The Alexander Co. held a groundbreaking Thursday for the redevelopment of the long-vacant White Mill in Danville’s River District. At the ceremony held Thursday in
NY textiles company to buy Patrick County HanesBrands facility
Apex Mills will retain 96 jobs, create 44
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New York-based specialty textile manufacturer Apex Mills Corp. will invest $3.1 million to acquire the former HanesBrands facility in Patrick County, along with the plant’s equipment. The acquisition will retain
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Caesars ups the ante on Danville casino
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Since its approval by Danville voters in November 2020, plans for a casino in the city have shifted. In August 2022, Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced a partnership with the Eastern Band
State industrial fund awards $24.7M to projects
White Mill, John Randolph Hotel among awardees
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The governor announced more than $24.7 million in Industrial Revitalization Fund grants going to construction projects across Virginia on Tuesday, including Danville’s White Mill, South Boston’s John Randolph Hotel and
Center aims to grow manufacturing
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In 2015, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville was attracting manufacturers at a faster pace than it could handle. The IALR was providing work-ready incubation space where
Skip Barber Racing School relocating to Halifax County
Corporation to invest $8.9M, create 24 jobs
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Skip Barber Racing School will relocate from Connecticut to Halifax County, building an $8.9 million performance driving school at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) that’s expected to create 24 jobs,
VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital names next president
Sheldon Barr was CEO of HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
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Virginia Commonwealth University Health Community Memorial Hospital in Mecklenburg County announced Thursday that Sheldon Barr will be its next president, effective Dec. 11. Barr will be the first woman to
Caesars gives $504K to Averett University
Gift will establish hospitality management and tourism program
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Caesars Virginia, which is building a $650 million casino in Danville, announced a gift of $504,000 to Averett University on Wednesday. The gift will be used to develop a hospitality
FyberX to invest $17.5M in Mecklenburg HQ
Agriculture company to create 45 jobs
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FyberX Holdings, a regenerative agriculture company, will invest $17.5 million to establish its U.S. headquarters and production operations in Mecklenburg County, creating 45 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday. The
White Mill project closer to getting off the ground
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Danville’s highly anticipated $100 million White Mill redevelopment is starting to see positive movement. In August, Danville City Council unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a $5 million state