Northbound lane detour scheduled next week for 300 block of Main Street

Beginning Wednesday, May 22, weather and conditions permitting, the northbound lane of Main Street in the 300 block will be closed to traffic for two days to allow for street paving. Traffic will turn left from Main Street... Read on...

New attractions, old-time favorites await at Festival in the Park

If it’s finally spring, it must be time for the Festival in the Park. This year’s 39th annual festival will fill Ballou Park through Sunday with music, arts and crafts, food, cars, a children’s area and activities for every age and interest.

Make Danville Shine campaign reaches halfway point

The city is at the halfway point of the “Make Danville Shine” campaign. Danville still needs volunteers to help citizens who due to age or disability are unable to clean up, paint up or fix up their property. Contact the Community Development Department.

Danville Fire Department receives animal champion award

The Danville Fire Department was honored Monday for being an animal champion. Using special oxygen masks donated by the Danville Area Humane Society, the fire department has saved dogs, cats, birds, hamsters and other animals during fires.

Brantley-Airside transmission rebuild project begins

Danville Utilities contractor line crews will begin construction Wednesday, May 15, on the Brantley-Airside transmission/distribution line rebuild and upgrade project.

The project begins at City of Danville Public Works... Read on...

Festival in the Park to kick off Thursday with cooking concert

The 39th annual Festival in the Park is set to kickoff this week with a full array of events, entertainment, vendors, food and more.

The festival will start on Thursday with a Centra Enchanted Evening in the Park concert... Read on...

Parks and Recreation Department asks community how to ‘play it your way’

In an effort to better serve Danville and the surrounding community, Danville Parks and Recreation is asking residents how to “play it your way?”

The department recently launched a community-needs assessment, a... Read on...

Deadline nears for Democratic Party primary election

The deadline to register to vote in the Democratic Party Primary Election on June 11 will be 5 p.m. on Monday, May 20. In addition to registering for the first time, any change of address or name must be submitted in writing or in person by this deadline.

Drop in population may cause Danville bus fares to rise

Danville Transit bus fares might increase due to a reduction in federal and state grant money. The reduction in grant money stems from the city’s loss in population. The new fares, if approved by City Council, would take effect Aug. 1.

Danville receives 'Playful City USA' designation for sixth year

Danville was recently among 217 communities in the country named Playful City USA by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids the childhood they deserve by bringing play to those who need it most... Read on...

Introductory Danville city budget now available for public review

The city of Danville has finalized a modified introductory budget that is now available for public review. The budget is for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

The proposed budget follows weeks of review and... Read on...

Urban, sleek designs meet with history in new River District apartments

Realtors and the owners of the Smith Seeds Building on Lynn Street showcased the sleek apartments and commercial spaces in the restored historic structure Thursday. The building was built in 1875 as a tobacco prizery before Smith Seeds moved into it.

Danville Transit schedules public meetings on proposed fare increases

The Danville Transit System will hold a public meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, and at 3 p.m. Friday, May 10, to obtain public input concerning proposed fare increases for all mass transit operations.

These... Read on...

River District Rhythms at the Market debuts

River District Rhythms at the Market made its debut Saturday in the Community Market parking lot. The first event featured Beach Night with Steve Owens & Summertime.

The concert was presented by Danville Harvest Jubilee,... Read on...

‘Make Danville Shine’ campaign officially kicks off with ceremony

Mayor Sherman Saunders encouraged all citizens to take pride in their property, their neighborhood and their community as the city of Danville officially commenced its “Make Danville Shine” campaign with a kickoff... Read on...

Danville Farmers’ Market opens for the season

The Danville Farmers’ Market opened for the season on Saturday at the Danville Community Market facility on Craghead Street.

A long standing tradition, the Farmers’ Market is home to over 60 vendors selling home-grown... Read on...

Danville unemployment rate down sharply

The latest unemployment statistics show a sharp improvement for Danville. The Virginia Employment Commission this week reported Danville's rate was 9.1 percent in March, compared with 9.7 percent in February.

The... Read on...

City urges all citizens to take part in ‘Make Danville Shine’ campaign

The city of Danville will launch on Saturday, May 4, a month-long effort to put a shine on Danville, and as the date nears, city officials urge all citizens to get involved and do their part.

Citizens can take part in the... Read on...

Harvest Jubilee revamps Fridays at the Crossing, announces series dates

As a result of the recent survey, the Danville Harvest Jubilee Board has revamped Fridays at the Crossing, rebranding the popular series River District Rhythms at the Market.

An overwhelming percentage of the 1,142... Read on...

JTI Leaf Services to invest $7.5 million to upgrade processing facility

Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that JTI Leaf Services will invest $7.5 million in new tobacco processing technology at its facility in Danville. The facility employs more than 270 full-time and seasonal individuals.... Read on...