Tobacco company to bring 189 jobs Oct 14, 2009
It will be located in the former Dan River Inc. distribution center in the Riverview Industrial Park on Stinson Drive. JTI is the international tobacco division of Japan Tobacco Inc., the world's third largest manufacturer of tobacco products. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Eunice Weatherford James Sep 30, 2009
Mrs. James had lived most her life in Danville and Caswell County, N.C. She was employed by Dan River Inc. in #4B Weave until her retirement due to disability. On November 26, 1949 she was married to Jimmie Monroe James, who survives. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Technology center promises 400 jobs for Danville Aug 1, 2009
Gibbs International Inc. in Spartanburg, S.C., has formed a new venture, White Mill Development, LLC, to buy the former Dan River Inc. Number 8 mill. The company plans to renovate the old mill for use as a technology center offering computer technical support and software development. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Supervisors get tongue-lashing on tax increases Apr 2, 2009
"Carter also urged supervisors to take away cars and cell phones for county and school employees."I shouldn't have to pay for somebody to drive back and forth to work," she said.Deborah Lovelace of Gretna told supervisors to stop spending money on industrial parks that are not producing jobs."I think that's just outrageous," she said.Sylvia Deshazor said high unemployment and layoffs at Goodyear and Corning mean people can't afford to pay more taxes.Deshazor and her husband worked at Dan River... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Dan River Foundation transfers assets to community foundation Feb 8, 2009
A new Dan River Inc. Endowment Fund will continue the charitable work of the company, which was based in Danville for over 100 years ... "During its 126-year history, Dan River Inc. was a responsible and generous corporate citizen, providing support to charitable organizations throughout the Dan River region and sponsoring scholarships for many children of Dan River employees."The Dan River Inc. Endowment Fund will make certain that this support continues," said Reynolds. "It will assure that... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
