Police Department holds 12th community walk

Danville Police officers walked door-to-door Thursday evening in the Windsor Heights neighborhood. The walk was the first of the year and the department’s 12^th since these events began.

They talked with residents about their needs and how the Pol...

Crossovers ready, U.S. 29 Bypass detour to change

Motorists who use the Danville Expressway/U.S. 29 Bypass should prepare for a change in traffic pattern early next week. Weather permitting, this change could occur on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Crews have constructed crossovers, which will allow northbound traffic...

Offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Day

The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

In addition, the public library will be closed. Danville Transit will not operate. 

The Jam...

Holiday Light Show raises $8,907 for community

Despite a snowy start to the 2018 Community Holiday Light Show, the 17-night event attracted an estimated 10,500 people to historic Ballou Park.

“After that first weekend, we didn’t really know what to expect,” said Danville P...

City Council will meet in business, work sessions

City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 15, 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 Building, which is lo...

Hospitality project creates buzz in River District

123 South Union, LLC today announced plans to redevelop the former Knights of Pythias (119-121 South Union Street) and Register & Bee buildings (123 South Union Street) into a luxury hospitality concept. Once completed, the two properties will be conv...

IDA approves option on White Mill property

The Industrial Development Authority today approved an agreement that gives The Alexander Company an option to purchase contract involving the White Mill property at 424 Memorial Drive.

The purchase price will be $3 million, which is the same price paid by...

Flu shots to be offered at Community Market

The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a special dispensing clinic Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Market at 629 Craghead St.

A limited supply of free influenza vaccine will be available ...

Public input sought on police performance

Community members can weigh in on the Police Department's performance in a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building. The building is l...

City asks drivers to report pothole locations

The Public Works Department is asking drivers to report the locations of potholes on city streets by calling the department’s administrative office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The number is 799-5245.

Public Works Director Rick D...

City Council approves casino resort resolution

City Council on Thursday night voted unanimously to support legislation that would allow a casino resort in Danville if first approved by voters in a local referendum. The legislation will be introduced in the upcoming General Assembly session

Bristol and ...

Winter Farmers’ Market will open Saturday

For the fourth consecutive year, the Danville Farmers’ Market, one of the River District’s long-standing traditions, will not be just for the spring and summer. Beginning Saturday, Jan. 5, the market reopens for the winter.

Located in t...

Cabin Fever Music Series resumes Friday

Danville Harvest Jubilee’s Cabin Fever Music Series will resume Friday, Jan. 4, with the band Liquid Pleasures performing a mix of Top 40, Rock, Disco and Motown at the Community Market.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Stage time for Liquid Pleasure is 7:30...

Public input sought for Riverwalk Trail plan

Danville Parks and Recreation will host a public input meeting on Friday, Jan. 4, to discuss proposed routes connecting neighborhoods to the Riverwalk Trail. The meeting will be held at the Pepsi Building on Craghead Street.

Residents are encouraged to dro...

City Council to consider casino resort resolution

City Council next week will consider adopting a resolution in support of legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session that would enable and require a local referendum on construction of a casino resort in Bristol, Danville and other specified loca...

Offices will close Tuesday for New Year’s holiday

The Municipal Building, all other City of Danville administrative offices and the public library will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s Day holiday.

The James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) will be closed on Monday and Tuesd...

Police chief announces promotion of 26 officers

Saying that they show leadership on a daily basis, Police Chief Scott Booth today promoted 26 officers to the ranks of captain, lieutenant, sergeant and corporal.

The promotions came during a ceremony held in the auditorium of O. Trent Bonner Middle School...

Mainline Trolley service to close for season

Danville Transit’s seasonal Mainline Trolley Service is provided on Fridays and Saturdays from April through December on an annual basis. Trolley operations will be suspended after service is provided on Saturday, Dec. 29, and will resume on Friday, April...

Give your live, fresh cut Christmas tree a new life

As Danville residents get ready to undeck the halls, the Public Works Department offers a way to give live, fresh cut Christmas trees and wreaths a second life. Crews will collect trees placed curbside and take them to the City’s compost and mul...

City urges recycling of discarded gift boxes

With all the extra gift boxes associated with the holiday season, residents are encouraged to use the city’s recycling drop-off sites. Cardboard, plain wrapping paper and tissue paper are among the mixed paper products that can be recycled.

Howev...