Concert series continues tonight with Funky Bone

Tonight’s Fridays at the Crossing concert featuring the band Funky Bone is still being held. Due to the rain, the event has been relocated to the Carrington Pavilion. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Admission will be free... Read on...

City reopens Abreu-Grogan Park, schedules boat demo program

Danville Parks and Recreation today reopened Abreu-Grogan Park on Memorial Drive to the public, and the department will hold its first program at the park on Saturday, Aug. 9.

The program will feature boating... Read on...

Manhole repairs will restrict travel Monday on West Main Street

Travel in the right, southbound lane of West Main Street from Kimberly Avenue to Withers Road will be restricted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, to allow for manhole repairs. Motorists are urged to be alert to altered traffic patterns.

Natural and organic food producer moving to Danville

Sky Valley Foods, a North Carolina-based maker of natural and organic sauces and salad dressings, announced today that it is relocating to Airside Industrial Park in Danville, where the company expects to expand its business... Read on...

Governor visits Danville, talks about jobs, education and the economy

Gov. Terry McAuliffe was in Danville on Tuesday with his wife and entire Cabinet. His focus during multiple stops was jobs, education and the economy. "Let's use today as a launching pad for what we need to do to grow this economy," McAuliffe said.

Mayor, county board chairman say partnerships key to moving forward

Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders and Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jessie Barksdale told local business leaders Tuesday that the city and county are sound financially, and the key to moving forward... Read on...

North Danville neighborhood to get new gas lines

Danville is moving closer toward replacing all of the city’s 356 miles of gas lines – some installed as far back as the 1920s. Nearly four miles of pipes in the North Danville area from Fagan Street to Northmont Boulevard are next for replacement.

Golden Leaf Bistro celebrates one-year anniversary in River District

Danville city officials and staff gathered Friday morning at Golden Leaf Bistro on Craghead Street as the River District restaurant continued its week-long celebration of its one-year anniversary.

William Gentry,... Read on...

Demolition bids for Brantly Steam Station vary widely

The city of Danville received three bids for the demolition of the Brantly Steam Station and pump house. The bids, which vary by more than $1 million, are under review. Demolition would provide space to expand the adjoining Brantly electrical substation.

Danville Transit unveils changes to bus routes

Danville Transit is overhauling its bus routes. The changes, which take effect Aug. 4, include renaming five of its fixed routes, slightly altering the path and service schedules for three routes, and adding stops at the new YMCA.

DCC lands more money for precision machining program

Danville Community College’s precision machining and welding program has landed another grant. The National Institute for Metalworking and the Gene Haas Foundation will send $2,500 to help local students get industry certifications before they graduate.

City Council members tour U.S. Green Energy facility

City Council members tour U.S. Green Energy production facility and learn of production equipment upgrades, potential customer leads, and current contract discussions that include sale of solar light poles to Haiti, Pakistan and a country in Africa.

Library’s new website takes patrons beyond bricks, mortar and books

The Danville Public Library has launched a redesigned website that better reflects the extension of a modern library far beyond bricks, mortar and books.

The site can be found at a new web address – www.readdanvilleva.org... Read on...

Duke Energy, EPA brief City Council on river cleanup

Duke Energy has completed the cleanup of a coal ash deposit and river sediment near the Schoolfield Dam, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will scale back its monitoring of the Dan River.

City Council received... Read on...

Former Piedmont Hardware building undergoes redevelopment

The former Piedmont Hardware building on Craghead Street will gain new life as office space and add to a growing River District. Local businessman Rick Barker purchased the 21,000 square-foot building last year. Ground floor offices will open in November.

New technology helping Danville Police Department

The Danville Police Department recently received a Smart Board for use in morning patrol briefings, department training and special operations. The large, interactive monitor connects to a computer and provides visual display of data and pictures.

Danville Utilities releases expanded water quality report

The Danville Utilities Department has released an expanded water quality report that provides information on regulated compounds, the cleanup of coal ash and sediment from the Dan River, and the upcoming trihalomethane... Read on...

Industrial Development Authority chooses T. Neal Morris as new chairman

The Industrial Development Authority has chosen T. Neal Morris as its chairman. He was nominated by Richard Turner, who has headed the authority for almost 10 years. The group facilitates redevelopment in industrial parks and River District properties.

Trail section at YMCA temporarily closed on weekdays

The Riverwalk Trail section at the new Danville Family YMCA is now closed for periods of time on weekdays to allow construction crews to work on the building exterior facing the river.

The closure began Tuesday, July 8... Read on...

International grocery market opens in downtown Danville

South Ridge Grocery International Market is now open on South Ridge Street. International items include beverage syrups, pickles, spices, chutneys, tea cracker cookies, rice and specialty flour varieties. The store sells fresh goat, lamb and beef.

City Council allows court fee for electronic summons system

Danville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to allow Circuit and District courts in Danville to assess a $5 fee to pay for an electronic summons system that will make it easier for police to write traffic tickets... Read on...