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šŸŒ± How a quick response limited damage in a Mimosa Street house fire

Good morning Danville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a quick response limited damage in a Mimosa Street house fire
  • Why 172 local AeroFarms workers suddenly face layoffs this week
  • How Caesarsā€™ first year is reshaping Danvilleā€™s parks, schools, and families

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 53 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 57, low: 23.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 52 and low of 35 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Resident hospitalized for burns in house fire (wdbj7.com) ā€” A Danville resident was hospitalized with burns after a house fire on Mimosa Street Monday afternoon, though everyone escaped before firefighters arrived. Crews quickly contained the flames to a small area, but the rest of the home suffered smoke damage, and the Red Cross is helping the occupants while multiple Danville agencies assisted on scene.
   

2. AeroFarms shuts down leaving 172 employees in lurch (wset.com) ā€” AeroFarms is abruptly closing its Cane Creek Park facility near Danville, leaving 172 employees facing layoffs this week after a key investor pulled funding. Danvilleā€™s mayor and city manager say theyā€™re disappointed but are working with Virginia Career Works to help affected workers and find a new tenant for the building.
   

3. Caesars Virginia celebrates one year, casino donates $100,000 to local nonprofits (wdbj7.com) ā€” Danville just marked the one-year anniversary of Caesars Virginia, which has already generated $70 million in revenue for the city and funded projects like parks, Riverwalk improvements, and school pay raises. As part of the celebration, Caesars donated $50,000 each to the Dan River Basin Association and Godā€™s Storehouse, supporting environmental work, food assistance, and new local infrastructure and trails.
   

4. Man pleads guilty to credit card skimming at Virginia Walmarts (wset.com) ā€” Danville residents should know that local charges against a man accused of installing credit card skimmers at Virginia Walmarts are currently not being prosecuted, though the case could be revisited. He has pleaded guilty in Lynchburg and received jail time, while facing a patchwork of sentences and pending charges in several other Virginia localities as federal investigatorsā€™ cooperation remains limited.
   

5. Hall, Bonnie Anderston (nrvnews.com) ā€” Family and friends in Danville will note that Bonnie Sue Anderson Hallā€™s son Jason Hall and his family live here, as they mourn her passing on December 16. The Pulaski County native spent 27 years as ā€œThe Voice of New Riverā€ Community College, cherished her large extended family, and leaves a legacy of devotion, adventure, and service.
   

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just lost my baby!!!
    Our guinea pig died and the other female is lost with out her. I am looking for just one female guinea pig please if anyone would like to donateā€¦ (Nextdoor West End)
  • It may be chilly outside, but wild animals are built for it.
    Rabbits, squirrels, deer, and even birds have natural adaptations such as thick fur, cozy nests, and food-storing habits that help them surviveā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Danville. Apply here.
  • City of Danville, VA posted a job opening for Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, Class III, or II in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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