County leaders have been working for the past year and a half to update the 1995 plan with help from the public along the way. The input helped identify key priorities like housing and infrastructure.

The City of Danville has been recognized as a winner in the American Planning Association’s 12th Annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability. The city received the Community Award for its initiative, PLAN Danville | A Comprehensive Guide to the Future.

Montgomery County leaders are slated to discuss a controversial rezoning plan that could bring hundreds of homes to the New River Valley.

The City of Danville has released the draft of its Comprehensive Plan, which will serve as a guide for land use development, zoning and prioritization for development.

The county will have a series of meetings throughout the 11 community planning areas

Botetourt County leaders want the community to weigh in for an updated comprehensive plan aimed at improving the quality of life for residents.

The Roanoke County Planning Commission holds a public hearing about incorporating the Oak Grove Center Plan into the county’s Comprehensive Plan. The plan covers commercial development and housing, improved transportation and access to shops, as well as streetscapes and parks. Class gets underway today for New River Community College’s Pharmacy Technician program. The course teaches students procedures needed to assist a pharmacist, with graduates eligible to apply for registration as a pharmacy technician in Virginia. The Amherst County Board of Supervisors could approve a resolution, opposing new boat landing access fees, charged by the Department of Wildlife Resources.