For Danville's Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr; this new Luxe Lift location, once the Grace of Life Church, has special memories for him.

The new owner/operator is Harry Patel, 31, owner of the Tuscola Dairy Queen and a partner with others in Salem, and in Kentucky and Pennsylvania. He has more than six years of experience with the brand as a franchisee.

Custard Cup has a new application for non-profits for this year's SCOOPS OF LOVE. By the way, this month's recipient is the Vermilion County Handicapped Association.

Overlander says he's never been part of a strike against Teasdale in his 45 years working there. But, on the other hand, heh says there have been problems. As an example, he cited how everyone was treated during the pandemic.

Unemployment in Vermilion County showed a drop from 5.0% in March to 4.3% in April. Vermilion County's rate came in at 5.2% in April of 2024. For the City of Danville, unemployment fell from 5.6% in March to 5.0% in April. Danville stood at 6.3% back in April of 2024.

Coverage for current Medicare Advantage members remains unchanged through the end of the year, and Health Alliance/FirstCarolinaCare are focused on ensuring that member support and services continue uninterrupted.

The Study kicked off in May with a discovery phase that involved a comprehensive review of existing data, plans, and resources. Other key components of the project include a targeted industry and workforce analysis, along with a series of stakeholder engagement sessions.

The Vermilion County Board has approved two new solar projects. Bill Pickett has more.... One application approved during Tuesday evening's meeting is for a 3-megawatt commercial solar energy facility on seventeen acres of land located east of Rankin. The 4200 North Solar 1 project is generally located along East 4200...

"We created The Grant Lab to empower changemakers with the tools, language, and support they need to win the funding they deserve," said Van Hyfte. "This grand opening marks not just the launch of a business-but a movement toward more sustainable, equitable, and well-resourced missions."

Fricke says, if you consider the entire state, Vermilion County has been one of the better places to be a farmer this spring.