(Posted Friday, Sept. 22) Danville Parks and Recreation is looking for families, organizations or individuals to help decorate Ballou Park this holiday season in preparation for the Community Holiday Light Show. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Sept. 22) A storm water drainage project set to begin next week will close Patton Street between Craghead and Lynn streets to through traffic. The project not only will affect traffic, but Danville Transit routes as well. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Sept. 20) City Council last night paved the way for upgrades to the Danville Regional Airport’s terminal building. The upgrades will include new carpeting, bathroom renovation and new flooring for the hallway. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Sept. 20) This weekend offers lots of activity, ranging from the inaugural Barktober Fest to annual favorites such as the Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair, Old97 Rail Days and sports car vintage racing at VIR. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Sept. 18) Mayor John Gilstrap joined other local leaders today at a ceremony marking the unveiling of a state historical marker for the iconic Main Hall on the campus of Averett University. The building was built in 1910. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Sept. 14) The Parks and Recreation Department announced today that program coordinators Morgan Kerns and Justin Price have earned professional certifications through the National Recreation and Park Association. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Sept. 14) City Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 19, in a business session at 7 p.m., followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. River City TV airs live the business session. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Sept. 7) Governor McAuliffe today announced that Intertape Polymer Group will invest $7 million to add significant manufacturing and distribution capacity at its facility in Pittsylvania County, creating 15 new jobs. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Sept. 7) Gov. Terry McAuliffe joined state and local leaders today in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Danville Public Schools’ new precision machining program. The lab is located at George Washington High School. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Sept. 7) Unison Ltd, a United Kingdom-based tube bending specialist, has chosen the Cane Creek Centre for its first U.S. manufacturing operation and will create 35 jobs in the first three years and 55 jobs in five years. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Sept. 6) Danville Utilities and other stakeholders in the Kentuck solar project today announced WGL Energy Systems has taken ownership of the solar array that will be part of the generation mix for Danville Utilities. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Aug. 31) Police Chief Philip Broadfoot announced today that he will retire on Jan. 1, ending a 44-year career in law enforcement, with 13 years as chief of police in Waynesboro and 14 years as chief of police in Danville. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Aug. 30) The Police Department has partnered with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to provide a crime map that will allow the public to stay informed about their neighborhood. To find the map, go to CommunityCrimeMap.com. Read on...

(Posted on Wednesday, Aug. 30) The Municipal Building and all other city administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day holiday. The public library also will be closed. Danville Transit will not operate. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Aug. 30) The Mainline Trolley enters its second month of service. Take a trolley bus to enjoy Danville’s historic districts. Running the first Friday of every month and every Saturday, a bus departs every 45 minutes. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Aug. 28) The Danville Farmers’ Market this week will hold its final Wednesday afternoon sales for the season, with the hours from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Farmers’ Market will remain open on Saturdays through October. Read on...