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Danville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a microchip error at Danville’s shelter sparked a reform push
  • How a $100 billion megasite deal could reshape Danville’s economy
  • How GW’s valedictorian is taking his game to college

Also on today's calendar: Travis Tritt and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Microchip mistake leads to euthanasia of beloved senior dog ‘Eve' at Danville shelter (wfxrtv.com) — Danville’s animal shelter is under scrutiny after a microchip error preceded the euthanasia of a senior dog, prompting a petition and calls for reform. The Danville Area Humane Society and city leaders defend current practices while discussing new intake questions and possible transfers of dogs to Lynchburg to ease overcrowding.
   

2. Danville Pittsylvania RIFA to Vote on $100 Billion Investment that would Create 2,500 Jobs (wakg.com) — Danville and Pittsylvania leaders are set to vote Monday on selling nearly 3,000 acres at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill to a data-center-linked company proposing at least $100 billion in investment and 2,500 jobs. If approved, the project would dramatically boost high-paying employment in the region, with average salaries above $80,000 and decades of planned capital spending.
   

3. GW's Valedictorian signs to Emory and Henry (wset.com) — Danville’s George Washington High School valedictorian, Kobe Morrison, has signed to play basketball at Emory & Henry College, continuing both his academic and athletic career. The senior, one of two Eagles signing this week, says the welcoming campus, team atmosphere, and coaching staff made the college the right fit for him.
   

4. AMPulse Asia: APAC 3D Printing Market Roundup (3dprint.com) — A new portable AML3D metal 3D-printing system is now operating at the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Danville, adding to two larger units already on site. While the broader report surveys Asia-Pacific 3D-printing trends, this installation underscores Danville’s growing role in advanced defense manufacturing and related economic activity.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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