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Danville mayor, city council urging residents to get COVID-19 vaccine amid a surge in cases
Read full article: Danville mayor, city council urging residents to get COVID-19 vaccine amid a surge in casesAs COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Danville, both the mayor and city council are urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
All Danville City Council members receive COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: All Danville City Council members receive COVID-19 vaccineDANVILLE, Va. โ Danvilleโs city council members put their politics aside on Thursday and united against COVID-19. All of the cityโs council members, including Mayor Alonzo Jones, received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine together Thursday morning. The idea came from vice mayor Gary Miller, a cardiologist concerned about the spread of the virus. โDo you want a day with a sore arm, or do you want four weeks on the ventilator?โIn addition to city council members, Danville Police Chief Scott Booth also lined up for a vaccination. Depending on where you live, you can call the Danville Health Department at 434-766-9838 or the Pittsylvania County Health Department at 434-432-7232.
Danville receives $15 million from Caesars. Now what?
Read full article: Danville receives $15 million from Caesars. Now what?DANVILLE, Va. โ The city of Danville now has $15 million more to its name. On Tuesday, Caesars Virginia LLC presented Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones with the check. โToday, we take another step forward in our partnership with Caesars Virginia,โ Jones said at the ceremony. During next weekโs city council meeting on Dec. 15, the council is scheduled to formally consider accepting and appropriating the money. To determine how the remaining $9 million will be spent, Danville City Council has been listening to public input.
Danville certifies casino results, eagerly awaits first $15 million Caesars payment
Read full article: Danville certifies casino results, eagerly awaits first $15 million Caesars paymentDANVILLE, VA. โ Danville City Council is moving forward with its plans to bring a Caesars resort and casino to the River City. This comes following an overwhelming โyesโ vote to a casino referendum on Election Day. A committee is already working on deciding how to spend the first $15 million from Caesars, which is expected to be paid upfront to the city sometime soon. โWeโre going to work closely with them through the permitting process, through the development process, all that kind of stuff. So weโre all kind of working together to make sure things happen as smoothly and quickly as possible," Larking said.
Danville city leaders, Caesars finalize agreement for proposed casino
Read full article: Danville city leaders, Caesars finalize agreement for proposed casinoDANVILLE, Va. โ The stage is now set in Danville for citizens to make the final vote on whether or not theyโll allow a casino in their city. Tuesday night, Danville City Council approved a performance agreement with Caesars Entertainment, which promises to bring millions of dollars and quality jobs to the region. This is the latest step in helping shape the Danville of the future - one that could include a casino. City Council agreed to what the city stands to gain from Caesars Entertainment in exchange for allowing a casino resort at the old schoolfield site. Some corporate Caesars employees will be in town Thursday to provide information and celebrate this milestone with Danville city leaders.
Sen. Tim Kaine tours downtown Danville to better understand citys economic development needs
Read full article: Sen. Tim Kaine tours downtown Danville to better understand citys economic development needsDANVILLE, Va. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine met with Danville city officials privately Monday to discuss current and future projects in the city. Sen. Tim Kaine (blue jacket) discusses renovation plans for the 500 block of Craghead St. with developer Rick Barker (light blue shirt). Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones said a big emphasis during the walking tour was on small businesses. How the small businesses are operating and the needs of small businesses, and hear from the small businesses. Kaine said another COVID relief bill will be a top priority for lawmakers when Congress reconvenes later this month.
Jones will serve Danville as mayor for another term
Read full article: Jones will serve Danville as mayor for another termDANVILLE, Va. During its first meeting, the newly-elected Danville City Council voted on a new mayor. The council voted that Alonzo Jones should remain the citys mayor. Jones was first elected to city council in 2010 and has remained on since. Gary Miller will serve the city as vice mayor. Lee Vogler, who won his reelection bid in May, previously served in that position.
If Danville gets a casino, it will be a Caesars
Read full article: If Danville gets a casino, it will be a CaesarsVideo released by Caesars Entertainment depicts a large parking lot, a row of fountains and of course big, shiny buildings. โWe are particularly excited about the 35,000 square-foot convention center...and the 2,500 seat live entertainment venue and what those amenities will mean for the city of Danville," Caesars Entertainment Jacqueline Grace said. The city is not officially for or against a casino, but at Mondayโs announcement Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones was not shy about what a casino would mean for the city. City leaders announced that theyโre in negotiations with Caesars Entertainment to be the cityโs preferred casino gaming operator. Before voters will see a referendum on their ballot, Danville City Council still has to allow the referendum to happen.
Floodwaters begin to recede in Danville after Dan River crests at third highest level since 1996
Read full article: Floodwaters begin to recede in Danville after Dan River crests at third highest level since 1996DANVILLE, Va. โ Danville remains under a river flood warning Saturday evening, after the Dan River crested earlier in the day at 27.19 feet. The moderate flood stage begins at 26 feet. The river is currently projected to drop below the moderate flood stage Saturday evening, but remain in the minor flood stage overnight. โข River Street remains closed. โข Trade Street remains closed.
Danville mayor calls on city to work together and stop bullying
Read full article: Danville mayor calls on city to work together and stop bullyingDANVILLE, Va. - Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones has made the eradication of bullying one of his main targets in office. "There are people here who are tired and sick, sick and tired of bullying," Jones said. Jones made a plea for the city to come together and stop bullying during a Danville City Council meeting last week. He says more constituents have called him about bullying than nearly any other issue so far and any step to stop bullying will be a good step. "Whether bullying is in the school system or whether it's on social media, you don't have to take it into your own hands," Jones said.