Here’s your quick preview of what’s being discussed and what’s up for public hearing at Tuesday Sep. 1 Danville City Council meeting. That meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
The Pittsylvania County board of supervisors unanimously adopted a data center tax during its Tuesday, August 18 meeting.
Reassessments are about to get underway in Pittsylvania County.
Patsy Hazelwood stood before Danville City Council on Aug. 18 and struggled not to get too angry.
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Danville School District’s ongoing lawsuit against Meta is one of thousands consolidated in … Read moreSchool districts suits, including Danville, are next up for Meta
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Portions of North Main Street from Third Ave. to Meadowbrook Drive will undergo street resurfacing starting Aug. 17. Read moreDanville street resurfacing hits North Main starting Aug. 17
It was February 4, 1917 and the freshly printed newspapers contained a remarkable headline, “Colored Folk Own Their Own Theatre.” While obviously racially tinged, due to the era, the headline … Read moreA House of Their Own: Hippodrome was building institutional Black culture
The modest white brick building at 215 N. Union Street almost fades into the background behind the brick sidewalk and a shiny city bench. The dark green painted trim and plywood covering its … Read moreHippodrome Theatre's history celebrated with historical marker
Pittsylvania County – like many other localities – is facing a conundrum with recycling. Read more‘It’s a money-losing situation’: Pittsylvania County leaders discuss future of recycling
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Dan River Blue Grass Association welcomes back fan favorites—and a rising young musician—for an evening of music, community and giving Read moreBluegrass Returns to Danville as The Country Boys Take the Stage
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The twelfth annual induction ceremony of the Pittsylvania County Sports Hall of Fame will be held Saturday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pittsylvania County Community Center, located at 115 … Read morePittsylvania County Sports Hall of Fame To Hold Twelfth Annual Induction Ceremony
Another Pittsylvania County baseball star is turning pro. Read morePittsville phenom taken in baseball draft
The Danville Otterbots ran past the Burlington Sock Puppets 11-4 in Appalachian League action Saturday night at Burlington Athletic Stadium. Read moreDanville bounces back from pair of losses with big win over rival Burlington in Appalachian League action
The Bluefield Ridge Runners knocked off the Danville Otterbots 12-8 in Appalachian League action on Friday night. Read moreBluefield sweeps Danville with Friday night win
Howdy, folks, and welcome back to the show. Cue the dramatic TV theme. Previously on the show: Patrick Henry stands against the gathering storm. “I know not what course others may take, but fo… Read moreLate Night Radio—with Josh Urban: 'One Cell of a Guy'
Welcome to Brenda’s Blurbs #14. I was very sad to learn of the passing of Bruce Hedrick, local digital content reporter. Bruce was just 60 years old and if you followed his personal social med… Read moreBrenda's Blurbs
A pounding drumbeat is on to save Southside Virginia with a massive influx of data centers. Starry-eyed promoters tell us this new-found pot of gold will yield a king’s ransom of easy money—$1… Read moreData center talk carries an eerie echo of solar farms promises
DANVILLE, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber members, community leaders, and guests to join us for a special Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting Celebration… Read moreDanville Pittsylvania Chamber to Celebrate Bisbee Precision Collision with Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting
After a sharp drop in June, activity at Danville's casino picked up significantly during the month of July. Read moreCaesars Virginia closes in on $1 billion in gaming revenue
DANVILLE, Va. — Plans for a potential second Bubba’s Ice Cream location across from Caesars Virginia have cleared a key hurdle after the Danville Industrial Development Authority approved an a… Read moreIDA vote moves proposed Bubba’s Ice Cream location forward
What would summer be without a new Steven Spielberg movie? Given the overall quality of his latest sci-fi epic “Disclosure Day,” a lot less interesting. Read moreMOVIE REVIEW - “Disclosure Day”: Spielberg scores again
Danville, VA — The award-winning Netflix documentary series Love on the Spectrum is currently casting for a potential new season and is seeking individuals from the Danville region who may be … Read moreNetflix’s Love on the Spectrum Seeking Participants from the Danville Region for Potential New Season
The River District Association wants to make Thursday evening music a new downtown tradition. Read moreRiver District Association Launches “Music on Main”
Thurs., July 9 - Sun., July 12, 2026 Read moreAvoca Museum to Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
Annual Model Train Show Returns to Danville Science Center Read moreRail Days Festival Returns to Science Center
Roy J. Haymore Jr., 95, departed this life for Heaven on Tuesd…
Claudette Ann Reynolds Keeter, 69, ran into the arms of her Lo…
Alan Dodd Bryant, 85, of Java, VA, died Sunday, August 9, 2026…
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Gretna……Susie Mae Johnson Talbott, age 94 of Gretna entered in…
Residents of Danville and Pittsylvania County have a new way to report suspected illegal marijuana sales and other cannabis-related violations as Virginia prepares to open a regulated recreati… Read moreDanville-area residents can report suspected illegal marijuana sales through new state tip line
Virginia has approved a legal retail market for recreational marijuana. Here are the key details. Read moreEverything you need to know about Virginia’s new recreational marijuana law
Virginia is set to open its first legal recreational marijuana retail market on July 1, 2027. Read moreRecreational marijuana sales approved for Virginia beginning in 2027
A local school has record numbers as they mark their 60th year of service. Read moreRecord numbers at DCC
Danville School District’s ongoing lawsuit against Meta is one of thousands consolidated in federal court which will be heard early next year, according to an attorney working on the suit. Read moreSchool districts suits, including Danville, are next up for Meta
DANVILLE, VA — The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce joined Rivermont Schools, local leaders, community partners, and guests on Monday, August 10, to celebrate the grand opening and r… Read moreDanville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Grand Opening of Rivermont Schools in Danville
DANVILLE, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber members, community leaders, and guests to join us for a special Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting Celebration… Read moreDanville Pittsylvania Chamber to Celebrate Bisbee Precision Collision with Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting
After a sharp drop in June, activity at Danville's casino picked up significantly during the month of July. Read moreCaesars Virginia closes in on $1 billion in gaming revenue
DANVILLE, Va. — Plans for a potential second Bubba’s Ice Cream location across from Caesars Virginia have cleared a key hurdle after the Danville Industrial Development Authority approved an a… Read moreIDA vote moves proposed Bubba’s Ice Cream location forward
Your artwork could become part of the Danville Art Trail. Read moreDanville Art Trail looking for sculptors
Come and enjoy “An Afternoon at the Movies” with the Rainier Trio. Be immersed in the beauty of cinema’s most beloved music on Sunday, July 12 at 3:00pm in the wonderful acoustics of Emmanuel … Read moreChatham Concert Series Presents Movie Tunes
Beatles and Stones Tribute Show Read moreBeatles and Stones Tribute Show Comes to Caesars Virginia
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