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šŸŒ± How new solar rules and a Riverside hotel could reshape our region

Danville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Danville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How new solar rules and a Riverside hotel could reshape our region
  • What the new Goodyear union contract means for Danville workers
  • Danville manufacturer agrees to multimillion-dollar PPP settlementā€”what prosecutors alleged

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 67. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Danville Field Notes: Solar facility guidelines in Pittsylvania are now in line with new state regulations (cardinalnews.org) ā€” Local leaders have updated Pittsylvania Countyā€™s solar facility guidelines to align with new state rules while still addressing residentsā€™ land-use concerns. In Danville, a dual-brand Hilton hotel on Riverside Drive is rising toward a July opening, and a Pittsylvania-based rural health nonprofit with strong Danville ties has been chosen for a national academy to expand its community impact.
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2. USW Members Ratify Master Agreement with Goodyear (usw.org) ā€” Unionized workers at Goodyearā€™s Danville plant are covered under a newly ratified master agreement that runs through April 2029. United Steelworkers leaders say the deal preserves cost-of-living adjustments and health care while adding lump-sum payments, stronger severance, and a new income security benefit for employees across the three covered facilities.
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3. Danville firm settles $2.5 million PPP fraud allegations (wavy.com) ā€” Federal prosecutors say Danville-based EBI, LLC has agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve allegations it improperly obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan. Authorities allege the mattress manufacturer was ineligible because of its affiliation with a larger parent company, and a whistleblower who raised concerns will receive a share of the settlement under the False Claims Act.
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4. Gas prices are climb across Virginia, nearing $4 a gallon (wset.com) ā€” Drivers in Danville are paying close to $4 a gallon as Virginiaā€™s average gas price climbs to about $3.93, up nearly 20 cents in a week. Analysts blame higher oil prices and global tensions, and say prices may stay elevated even as the cheaper winter fuel blend arrives before Labor Day.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today's personal stewardship reflection is about my 91-year-old grandmother, Vili.
    Years ago in Bulgaria, I watched her provide non-medical care to someone in their home. According to my family, at 91 she is still helping care forā€¦ (Nextdoor River District)
  • Power went out at 4:05 a.
    m. and the Danville Virginia area 24540. Anyone else affected? (Nextdoor Lansbury)
  • Copart, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Danville. Apply here.
  • LifePoint Health posted a job opening for Patient Access Coordinator - Laboratory Registration in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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