VDOT closes northbound section of U.S. 29 Bypass

The Virginia Department of Transportation today closed the northbound section of the Danville Expressway/U.S. 29 Bypass over Barkers Branch near the Danville Welcome Center. The closure is due to a pipe failure.

Through traffic is being detoured at the sta...

City honors first Project Imagine graduates

A graduation ceremony was held today for the first Project Imagine class, with the five members receiving certificates for completing a nine-week work readiness program that gives gang-affiliated youth a future off the streets by providing them with a pai...

Fifth annual Holiday Light Show resumes

The fifth annual Community Holiday Light Show resumes tonight, with shows each night at Ballou Park through Christmas Day, except for Christmas Eve. The show begins at 6 p.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturd...

City Council to consider opioid crisis lawsuit

City Council next week will consider adopting a resolution declaring the opioid crisis a public nuisance that must be abated. If adopted, the City of Danville will join other government agencies across the nation in suing drug manufacturers and wholesale ...

City snowfall highest one-day total in 22 years

Danville on Sunday received its highest one-day snowfall in 22 years, according to official records from the National Weather Service.

A total of 12.5 inches of snow was measured at Danville Regional Airport on Sunday. Snow began falling around 3 a.m. on S...

Snowplow crews to move into residential streets

STORY POSTED 6 P.M. SUNDAY: Here is the latest situation report. It includes weather forecast updates and things citizens need to know regarding our storm response.

• Danville is under a winter storm warning until 11 a.m. Monday. Snow began falling in Danvil...

Winter storm leads to closings, cancellations

The winter storm will affect a number of City of Danville services and programs for Monday. Here is a list of service and program cancellations and building closings:

• Danville Transit will not operate on Monday. The decision includes all transportation ser...

Highway section dedicated to honor Wendell Scott Sr.

State and local leaders gathered today to dedicate a section of the Danville Expressway in memory of Danville native son and NASCAR legend and Hall of Fame driver Wendell O. Scott Sr.

Signs are in place marking the 8.5-mile section from U.S. 29 Business at...

Mayor proclaims Saturday as Wendell Scott Sr. Day

Mayor Alonzo Jones on Tuesday night proclaimed Saturday, Dec. 8, as Wendell O. Scott Sr. Day in Danville. On that day, two events will be held in memory of the Danville native son and NASCAR legend and Hall of Fame driver.

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, state and ...

Police Department shares holiday safety tips

The Danville Police Department would like you to have a safe holiday season! Follow these tips and remember to report any suspicious activity:

• After dark, shop with a friend if possible.
• Bring only cash and the credit cards you will need while shop...

Library begins ‘Donation December’ campaign

Pay it forward this holiday season and clear your library fines by participating in Danville Public Library's “Donation December” program. For every donation of an unopened travel or full size toiletry item, the library will w...

Police Department holds 10th community walk

Danville Police officers walked door-to-door Thursday evening in the Seminole Trail neighborhood. More than 30 members of the department — along with members of the Sheriff's Office — went door to door talking with neighbors.

They talke...

Streetlight conversion project hits milestone

Danville Utilities’ streetlight conversion project has reached a milestone, with more than one quarter of the 4,000 standard sodium vapor lamps scheduled for conversion having been replaced with light-emitting diodes, or LEDs.

The project, which ...

New story map digs into Danville’s roots

The City of Danville’s Information Technology Department has created an online story map called “Danville Roots,” showcasing story points that capture the 225 years of the city’s history.

Each story point includes an...

Holiday Market, Trail Walk to kick off festivities

Parks and Recreation once again will offer a full lineup of holiday events in December, beginning this weekend with the 10th annual Holiday Market, the Luminaria Trail Walk and the Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade.

Here is the December schedule:

10th Annua...

SBA loan center enters final week in city

The Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan Outreach Center today entered its final week in Danville to assist businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Michael from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15.

The center is located at 515 Main St. The ho...

Mount Cross Road widening set to begin

The Public Works Department has issued a notice for the contractor to proceed with the Mount Cross Road improvement project, which would widen the roadway from Lowe’s Drive to Dimon Drive to five lanes with a center turn lane.

Weather permitting,...