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Danville, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Danville! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How strict will Danvilleās new cannabis rules and taxes be?
- Why Danville backed Greenhouse Megastoreās return to family ownership
- How Danvilleās new airport hangar could boost local aviation careers
Also on today's calendar: God Given Health Hacks and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 39.
- Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 38 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. As cannabis market looms, Danville council looks to aim high for taxes, restrictions (godanriver.com) ā Danville City Council is preparing zoning rules and tax rates for next yearās new adult-use cannabis market, aiming for the highest allowable local tax and strict buffers around schools, day cares, and hospitals. Officials discussed where dispensaries could locate, possible operating hours, and how to stay within state law while tightly regulating sales in Danville. 
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2. Danville's Greenhouse Megastore back in hands of family that founded it (news-gazette.com) ā Danvilleās Greenhouse Megastore is back under the ownership of the founding George family, and City Council has approved a $250,000 incentive package to support the business at 70 Eastgate Drive. The deal aims to preserve about 40 local jobs while the company stabilizes after bankruptcy, replenishes inventory, strengthens vendor ties, and recommits to serving growers, schools, and gardeners from its Danville base. Ā Ā Ā
3. Averett Opens New Hangar at Danville Airport (wakg.com) ā Averett University has opened a new hangar at Danville Regional Airport, the first phase of a larger aviation training center funded partly by the City of Danville and a federal grant. By summer 2027, Averett and Danville Community College students are expected to share a state-of-the-art facility that expands flight training, supports aviation maintenance education, and strengthens the regionās aviation workforce pipeline. Ā Ā Ā
4. Headlines from across Virginia: State Sen. Louise Lucas indicted, more . . . (cardinalnews.org) ā A statewide headline roundup flags an important Danville story about the city council signaling support for possibly restoring cost-of-living increases for local retirees. It also highlights major Virginia news, including the federal indictment of powerful state Sen. Louise Lucas, local decisions on data centers and a natural gas plant, and regional education headlines. Ā Ā Ā
5. How the Department of War expanded a Blairs education home-based business (godanriver.com) ā Danville residents will see education consulting firm Technista move into a new $15 million, 30,000-square-foot facility in Danvilleās Cyber Park by January 2028, bringing about 50 high-wage jobs. Founded in a Blairs home, the company now works with Danville and Pittsylvania schools and the U.S. Department of War to build turnkey STEM and advanced manufacturing programs that can scale nationwide while keeping strong local roots. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Danville
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ā Featured events ā
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Jesse McCartney ā
Caesars Virginia - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 1100 W Main St, Danville
8:00 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
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Open Recreation: "Pumpkin" Bowling ā
City of Danville Calendar, 1725 Westover Drive, Danville
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ENERGY After School: Camp Grove ā
City of Danville Calendar, 119 Bradley Road, Danville
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Fall Fest 2026 at The Tabernacle ā
The Tabernacle, 1978 S. Boston Rd, Danville
5:00 pm -
Indoor Walking Club ā
City of Danville Calendar, 1725 Westover Drive, Danville
9:30 am -
Get Connected! Adult LEGO Hour- Adult LEGO Free Play ā
City of Danville Calendar, 511 Patton St, Danville
1:30 pm -
ENERGY After School: Green Street ā
City of Danville Calendar, 827 Green St., Danville
3:30 pm -
ENERGY After School: Camp Grove ā
City of Danville Calendar, 119 Bradley Road, Danville
3:30 pm -
Computers for Beginners ā
City of Danville Calendar, 511 Patton Street, Danville
4:30 pm -
Maker Mondays - Lego Print Making ā
City of Danville Calendar, 511 Patton St, Danville
4:30 pm -
Celebrating Innovation Stars 2026 ā
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville
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God Given Health Hacks ā
Karen's Hallmark Shop, Danville
11:00 am
Sunday October 25
Monday October 26
Tuesday October 27
Saturday November 7
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- From City Council Important Read;
ATTENTION: State warns residents of fraudulent EBT messages The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is warning residents about fraudulentā¦ (Nextdoor Edgewood) - ATTENTION YOUTH!
Today, Oct. 22, is the FINAL YOUTH ELIMINATION ROUND in the Community Engagement Room at 1 Community Way from 3-6:30 p.m. YOUTH MUST ATTEND TOā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Danville. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" ā It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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