The CEO of the company who announced plans to reopen a hospital in Patrick County now faces embezzlement charges. Sameer Suhail, the president and CEO of Foresight Health, has been indicted on federal charges related to an alleged embezzlement scheme at a hospital in Chicago. The indictment accuses Suhail and two co-defendants of defrauding the hospital of over $15 million through false documents and payments. Foresight Health had purchased a closed hospital in Patrick County with plans to reopen it, but the project ultimately collapsed. The indictment raises questions about the future of the Patrick County project, with Delegate Wren Williams calling the news "troubling".
Residents of Danville gathered to witness the demolition of a century-old low-head dam on the Dan River, a project that aims to enhance safety and create a riverfront park. Concerns have been raised about the river's appearance and potential impact on fishing post-dam removal. The dam, which was built in 1894, has been deemed hazardous and no longer serves a practical purpose, according to the Cardinal News. The removal process is expected to take a couple of months and will involve dismantling the structure in sections. Despite some opposition, the city council approved the dam's removal to improve safety, ecological benefits, and recreational opportunities along the river.
Some neighbors in Chesterfield County say the pandemic brought them together and they are healthier for it. Thomas Cage with more.Preview: ####
