(Posted Friday, March 4) More than 200 customers in the Laurel Grove community lost power overnight after trees were felled at seven locations, severing power lines and breaking a utility pole. Reports are being filed with law enforcement authorities. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, March 3) The Riverwalk Trail section from Thrifty Tire on Riverside Drive to Dan River Church has been designated a “Virginia Treasure” by Gov. Terry McAullife as a part of a statewide conservation and recreation initiative. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, March 2) The Danville Fire Department reminds residents that the state’s burn law remains in effect. The law prohibits outdoor burning before 4 p.m. in or within 300 feet of wooded areas or fields that contain flammable materials. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, March 2) The Danville Utility Commission will hold its regular meeting for this month on Monday, March 14, instead of Monday, March 28. The change in dates is because the Easter Monday holiday this year falls on March 28. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, March 1) Municipal services and programs will remain at current levels with no increases in real estate, meals and lodging tax rates based on a proposed budget Interim City Manager Ken Larking submitted tonight to City Council. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, March 1) Tickets for the annual Racin’ and Tastin’ Beer and BBQ Event are on sale at the Welcome Center. The event, a fundraiser for Festival in the Park, will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on April 15 at the Community Market. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Feb. 26) The City of Danville will restore the “Last Confederate Capitol” marker that has stood on Main Street for more than seven decades. The marker is scheduled to be removed on Friday, March 4, and reinstalled by Monday, March 14. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Feb. 24) City Council will meet Tuesday, March 1, in a business session at 7 p.m., followed by a work session. View the agendas at www.danvilleva.gov. Both sessions are open to the public. River City TV airs live the business session. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, Feb. 23) The Center for Community Progress has selected Danville as one of nine cities across three states and the District of Columbia to attend its Leadership Institute program to address significant blight and vacancy challenges. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Feb. 22) Community interviews and surveys used in developing a master plan for city Parks and Recreation services and facilities show the top priority is to maintain -- and extend -- the existing walking and biking trail system. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Feb. 22) The Cabin Fever Music Series concludes Friday, Feb. 26, with a 90’s Night theme. The Lynchburg-based band Dragonfly will perform. Era-appropriate dress welcomed. Doors at the Community Market open at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Feb. 18) Parks and Recreation will close Abreu-Grogan Park beginning Feb. 29 to allow for construction of a courtesy dock, fishing platform, sidewalks and a restroom. The park should reopen prior to Memorial Day weekend. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Feb. 17) City Council voted Tuesday night to authorize four additional sworn police officer positions. The gain of four positions would add one officer to each shift and bring the total budgeted number of officers to 135. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Feb. 17) Line crews restored power service to all customers overnight. The last major outage was in the Kennon Drive/North Davis Drive neighborhood in Danville. Up to 75 customers in this area lost power due to four broken poles. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, Feb. 16) For the second straight year, Danville enjoyed record-breaking retail sales during the holiday season, according to sales tax figures released by the state. Sales tax revenue in November and December reached $1.65 million. Full story at Workit, Sova...

(Posted Tuesday, Feb. 16) Danville Transit’s #4 Health Center/DCC fixed route bus service has resumed its regular route. All fixed route bus service is now running on regular routes. Reserve A Ride and Handivan buses are operating door-to-door. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Feb. 11) The Fire Department announced today that 90 carbon monoxide detectors have been delivered to the station’s headquarters and are now available at no cost to residents who qualify. Call 799-5226 or visit the Lynn Street station. Read on...