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Project Imagine honors nine graduates

Nine teenagers were honored earlier this week for completing life skills training and goal-setting exercises through Project Imagine, which is a community violence intervention collaborative to steer youths away from gang activity.

Graduating were Trevonte...

Police Department earns VLEPSC re-accreditation

The Danville Police Department earned re-accreditation Thursday, June 1, from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC).

This is the seventh consecutive, four-year accreditation from VLEPSC that Danville PD has received. VLEPS...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 6, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. 

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buildi...

­­­Operation leads to arrests, seizure of drugs and guns

The Danville Police Department conducted a five-day operation focused on violent offenders and fugitives linked to firearm-related offenses. Members of the Violent Crime Gang Unit, Vice Narcotics Unit, Crime Deterrence & Interdiction Unit, and the Cri...

Police Department to participate in torch run

The Danville Police Department will be participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia Wednesday, June 7, beginning at 10 a.m.

The run will begin at the Danville Police Department (1 Community Way), proceed down West Main Stree...

Treasury staff to help citizens find missing money

The City of Danville’s Treasurer’s Office, along with the Virginia Department of the Treasury, is bringing another unclaimed property virtual call event to help local citizens who might be owed funds they don’t know about.

Cus...

Three businesses win pitch competition

News release by the River District Association

The River District Association (RDA) has awarded three businesses $52K in RDA IGNITE Pitch Grants to open or expand their brick-and-mortar businesses in the River District.

The River District Association Dream ...

Memorial Drive lane closures scheduled

Alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 22, on Memorial Drive between West Main Street and the back entrance to the Police Department. The lane closures will allow for replacement of two failed corrugated metal storm pipes with rei...

Plan Danville to hold community block party

Plan Danville, the comprehensive planning effort for Danville, has reached a big milestone, and the public is invited to celebrate by bringing friends and family to The Big Share, a community block party honoring everyone in Danville who has taken the tim...

Project Imagine to train returning citizens

The City of Danville’s Project Imagine program is launching an initiative to train adults who have been previously incarcerated or on probation to serve as what’s known as a credible messenger—someone who now has unique legit...

Festival In The Park offers three days of fun

Danville’s springtime Festival in the Park opens Friday, May 19, in Ballou Park, which is located at 760 West Main St. This year’s three-day event once again features arts and crafts, children’s rides and activities, and musi...

Police Department remembers fallen officers

The Danville Police Department held a Peace Officers Memorial Service Monday, May 15, in memory of six officers who have died in the line of duty – five from the police department and one from the Danville Sheriff’s Office.

The service, held in the Danvill...

Danville Casino officially opens its doors

The Danville Casino, future home of Caesars, officially opened its doors on Monday morning at the corner of West Main Street and Bishop Road. The 40,000 square-foot temporary facility will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A line of customers was ...

Construction of splash pads continue

Danville Parks and Recreation is currently constructing two splash pads throughout the city with one project expected to be finished mid-to-late June and the other in September.

“This is a very exciting time for the City of Danville,” s...

City Council will meet in business, work sessions

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 16, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. 

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buildi...

‘Visit SoSi’ revealed as regional tourism brand

State and local officials gathered today to unveil "Visit SoSi," a regional tourism brand that invites locals and visitors to take a fresh look at Danville and Pittsylvania County and the abundance of activities and offerings now available.

The f...

City Council attends opening of new track

City Council members on Wednesday joined Danville Public Schools and Averett University leaders and students in an opening ceremony for the new NCAA certified track and field facility at George Washington High School. The ceremony included a presentation,...

Free summer concert series to kick off

The 2023 Music at the Market, a free summer concert series, kicks off Thursday, May 11, outside at the Community Market, with the JusT Us Band performing. The Lynchburg area-based band covers a wide range of music for blues to country and rock to pop.

The ...

Danville Otterbots announce 2023 roster

News release by the Danville Otterbots

Otterbots, roll out! With Danville hosting Appalachian League Opening Night in just 33 days, the Otterbots are proud to announce the club’s 2023 roster. 20 colleges and universities from 15 collegiate athlet...

Demolition of downtown building set to begin

Contract crews are staging for the demolition of the building at the corner of the Main Street Plaza that formerly housed Schewels furniture store and, most recently, Lou’s Antiques.

The work will take 60 to 90 days to complete. The parking lot b...

Make Danville Shine expo set for Saturday

The annual Make Danville Shine Home Expo will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Community Market, which is at 629 Craghead St.

Home repair and maintenance experts will be there to share information and give away discounts and freebies....

Danville Farmers’ Market will open Saturday

A long-standing tradition, the Farmers’ Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 6, with vendors selling goods each Saturday through October at the Community Market on Craghead Street.

The market’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon. M...

Temporary casino to open May 15

News release by Caesars Entertainment

Danville Casino, future home of Caesars, plans to take its first bet on May 15, 2023. Following a successful hearing before the Virginia Lottery Board this morning, Caesars Entertainment, parent company of the Danville...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 2, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. 

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buildin...

Guidelines issued for cleanup campaign in May

During the month of May, the Public Works Department again will expand its collection services to accommodate residents as part of the annual Make Danville Shine community cleanup campaign.

The department will waive fees for appliance pickups, tire disposa...

Project Imagine honors latest class of graduates

Five teenagers were honored on Wednesday for completing life skills training and goal-setting exercises through Project Imagine. The program steers youths away from gang activity by developing and maintaining relationships with mentors, and by focusing on...

Renowned speaker to lecture on June 6

Internationally known speaker Clifton L. Taulbert will be coming to the Dan River Region in June to share insights gained from his journey as an entrepreneur. These insights can apply to everyone, no matter their background or circumstances.

This event, &a...

City seeks feedback for public arts master plan

The City of Danville is in the process of creating a Cultural Arts Master Plan. Through research and input from the community, the Cultural Arts Master Plan will examine Danville’s existing arts and culture, resources, as well as actions needed ...

Airport releases details on Free Fly Day, Open House

UPDATE AT 4 P.M., FRIDAY, APRIL 28:

Airplane rides for the Danville Regional Airport’s Free Fly Day will begin at noon on Saturday due to the weather forecast.  Open House activities will begin at 10 a.m. as previously scheduled.  Due to ...

Airport Drive/Stinson Drive project to begin

Beginning on Monday, April 17, Airport Drive at Stinson Drive will be closed to allow for replacement of the sharp curve near the Danville Regional Airport tower with a more uniform curve. The project is expected to take 90 days to complete.

Motorists shou...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 18, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. 

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buil...

Police: Expect heavy traffic around Industrial Avenue

The Danville Police Department advises motorists of the potential for heavy traffic in the area of Industrial Avenue near Bibleway Cathedral from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 15.

Arrangements for Senior Apos...

Drug Take Back event set for Saturday, April 22

The Danville Police Department will be participating in the DEA Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centra Health (414 Park Avenue).

According to the DEA, prescription drugs that are used incorrectly are in large part t...