(Posted Tuesday, Jan. 15) The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The public library will be closed. Danville Transit will not operate. Read on...

(Posted Sunday, Jan. 13) The National Weather Service reports patchy light freezing drizzle could occur into tonight, resulting in areas of icing, especially on bridges and overpasses. Utility crews continue to restore power outages. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Jan. 11) An estimated 10,500 people visited Ballou Park last month for the Community Holiday Light Show and nearly $9,000 was given back to the community, making it one of the best seasons in the event’s five-year history. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Jan. 11) The Public Works Department is pretreating main thoroughfares today because of a winter storm that is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet and ice beginning Saturday evening and continuing on Sunday. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Jan. 11) City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 15, in a business session and a work session. The business session begins at 7 p.m., followed by the work session. River City TV airs live the business session. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, Jan. 8) A Roanoke developer today announced plans to redevelop the former Knights of Pythias (119-121 South Union St.) and Register & Bee buildings (123 South Union St.) into a luxury hospitality concept. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, Jan. 8) The Industrial Development Authority today approved an agreement that gives The Alexander Company an option to purchase contract involving the White Mill property at 424 Memorial Drive. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Jan. 7) The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free seasonal flu vaccine on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Market on Craghead Street. A limited supply will be available at this event. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Jan. 7) Community members can weigh in on the Police Department's performance in a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Jan. 4) The Public Works Department is asking drivers to report the locations of potholes on city streets by calling the department’s administrative office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The number is 799-5245. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Jan. 4) City Council last night voted unanimously to adopt a resolution in support of legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session that would enable and require a local referendum on construction of a casino resort. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Jan. 3) The Farmers’ Market reopens for the winter beginning Saturday, Jan. 5. Located in the Community Market building at 629 Craghead St., the market will be open each Saturday through March from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Jan. 2) The Cabin Fever Music Series resumes Friday, Jan. 4, at the Community Market. The band Liquid Pleasures will perform a mix of Top 40, Rock, Disco and Motown. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Jan. 2) Parks and Recreation officials encourage citizens to visit the Pepsi Building on Craghead Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, to discuss proposed routes connecting neighborhoods to the Riverwalk Trail. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Dec. 28) City Council next week will consider adopting a resolution in support of legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session that would enable and require a local referendum on construction of a casino resort. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Dec. 28) The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s Day holiday. The public library will be closed. Danville Transit will not operate. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Dec. 27) Saying that they show leadership on a daily basis, Police Chief Scott Booth today promoted 26 officers to the ranks of captain, lieutenant, sergeant and corporal in a ceremony held at Bonner Middle School. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Dec. 26) Danville Transit’s seasonal Mainline Trolley Service is provided on Fridays and Saturdays from April through December. Trolley operations will be suspended after service Saturday, Dec. 29, and will resume April 5. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Dec. 26) Give your live, fresh cut Christmas tree another life. Crews will collect and compost trees placed curbside with the yard waste. Trees must be free from plastic bags, ornamental decorations, lights and tinsel. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Dec. 24) With the extra gift boxes and paper used for Christmas, residents are urged to take discarded cardboard, wrapping paper and tissue paper to the City's recycling drop-off sites. Ribbons and bows are not recycled. Read on...