Posted on: January 26, 2023
News release by Caesars Virginia
Caesars Entertainment is pleased to announce a Supplier Outreach Event to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research Facility, located at 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA. The event w...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 25, 2023
News release from the Virginia Department of Health
The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a special clinic on Friday, February 3, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Ballou Park Recreation Center located at 760 West...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Audubon Drive from Riverside Drive to Apollo Drive will be closed to through traffic today through Thursday, Jan. 24-26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to allow for connection of new water and gas mains.
Also, a water outage for Audubon Drive between Riversid...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Police Chief Scott Booth told the City Council earlier this week that the city saw fewer reported robberies, rapes, and aggravated assaults in 2022 than during the previous year.
A total of 128 total violent crimes were reported last year. That number is a...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 18, 2023
In light of the recent murder/suicide on Glen Oak Drive on Dec. 31, 2022, the Danville Police Department is highlighting Project B.R.A.V.E. and the work to reduce domestic violence incidents in the city. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 20, 2023
For the 36th consecutive year, the City of Danville’s Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
The C...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 18, 2023
The second concert in Danville Harvest Jubilee’s annual Cabin Fever Music Series continues Saturday, Jan. 18, inside the Community Market with Matt Boswell and the Hillbilly Blues Band performing.
Boswell and the band will be performing for their...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 13, 2023
UPDATE: All available slots for the fifth annual Youth Police Academy have been filled. The Police Department is still accepting leader applications, which are available here. For any questions, or special cases, contact Cpl. Sylvia Broo...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 12, 2023
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 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...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 12, 2023
The City of Danville and The Alexander Company held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the commencement of construction that will transform the long vacant White Mill in Danville’s River District from its original role as part of...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 11, 2023
The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Also, the public library and the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) will be closed.
Danville T...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 10, 2023
The City of Danville and The Alexander Company invite the community to celebrate White Mill’s exciting progress in a groundbreaking ceremony taking place on Thursday, January 12th, at the project site of 424 Memorial Drive.
In a public-...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 9, 2023
The Danville Police Department is pleased to offer Reimagining Juvenile Justice training during a six-week course each Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. beginning Feb. 1 through March 8.
Participants will engage in hands-on learning experiences during the no-cost tr...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 6, 2023
Lane closures on Piney Forest Road at Franklin Turnpike are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 10, and Wednesday, Jan. 11, to allow for emergency sewer repairs to the sewer tap for McDonald's at 1435 Piney Forest Road.
Both southbound lanes will be close...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 4, 2023
The Danville Police Department (DPD) recently received a Virginia Department of Criminal Justices Services Law Enforcement American Rescue Plan Equipment and Technology Grant for the completion of a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and a ballistic identifica...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 4, 2023
Danville Harvest Jubilee’s annual Cabin Fever Music Series opens on Saturday, Jan. 7, inside the Community Market with the band Mended Fences performing.
The Rocky Mount-based band plays a variety of country, rock, pop, R&B and Top 40 hits.
Do...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 4, 2023
The eighth season of the Winter Market at the Danville Farmers' Market will get underway on Saturday, Jan. 7, with vendors offering seasonal produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, jams and jellies, honey, soaps, and crafts.
Located in the Community Ro...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 4, 2023
News release by Danville Community College
On January 23, 2023, Danville Community College (DCC) will launch a brand new, 16-week cybersecurity training to provide students with foundational skills to begin their careers. Offered via a hybrid format (50% o...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: January 3, 2023
Councilman Alonzo Jones will continue as the mayor and Councilman Dr. Gary Miller will continue as the vice mayor following votes by the City Council today. They will perform the duties of the mayor and vice mayor for the next two years.
Jones has been a C...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 30, 2022
The Harry Johnson Holiday Classic provided three days of exciting basketball action, with the Tunstall High School boys’ team and the Orange County girls’ teams winning tournament championships on Thursday evening.
Tunstall defeated George Washington High ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 29, 2022
City Council will hold its inaugural meeting at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The organizational meeting is held every two years for the public swearing-in of winners of the most recent City Council election, selection of a mayor and vice mayor, and issuance o...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 29, 2022
In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, the Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices, the library, and the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2.
Danville Transit buses will not operat...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 21, 2022
City Manager Ken Larking told the City Council Tuesday night that an organization-wide pay study will be undertaken to address disparities that have developed because of volatile movements in market averages over the last three years.
Employees have receiv...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 21, 2022
The Harry Johnson Holiday Classic will feature six high school basketball boys’ teams, four high school girls’ teams, and three middle school boys’ teams competing over three days — Tuesday, Dec. 27, Wednesday, Dec....
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 20, 2022
Resurfacing of Westover Drive from Riverside Drive to Capri Court has been completed. A temporary double yellow line will be placed in the center of the roadway when the work can be scheduled.
However, the permanent striping work, including the bike lanes,...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 19, 2022
The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices will close for the Christmas holiday beginning Friday, Dec. 23, and will remain closed until Tuesday, Dec. 27.
The Ruby B. Archie Public Library and the James F. Ingram Justice Center...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 19, 2022
The ninth annual Community Holiday Light Show wraps up this week, with shows daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ballou Park through Friday, Dec. 23. Ride through the park and enjoy a visit with Santa at the Children's Village.
The drive-thro...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 16, 2022
Audubon Drive from Riverside Drive to Apollo Drive will be closed to through traffic on Monday, Dec. 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. allow for installation of new water and gas mains.
Southbound traffic will be detoured onto Apollo Drive. Northbound traffic from...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 16, 2022
Danville City officials joined other area leaders and citizens Friday afternoon in welcoming River District Golf & Social to the growing list of new businesses to the River District.
River District Golf & Social features five climate-cont...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 14, 2022
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 20, in a business session. No work session is scheduled. The business session will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 427 ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 11, 2022
The Danville Police Department is investigating two likely unintentional overdose deaths today and are reminding the public of the deadly risks of illegal drug use while offering access to help for those fighting addiction.
On December 11, 2022, the Danvi...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 9, 2022
The Police Department would like to inform the community of a planned partnership with the Virginia State Police, which will result in more marked police vehicles and visible law enforcement activity throughout the city beginning next week. This partnersh...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 8, 2022
Danville Parks and Recreation is excited to be able to host the Community Holiday Light Show event again this year from December 8-23. This event is the biggest one yet, with over 40 displays available to see in historic Ballou Park.
The followin...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 7, 2022
News release by the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
In the October Board 2022 meeting, DRHA Board Commissioner Alonzo Jones proposed the naming of the new apartments for seniors after Apostle Lawrence G. Campbell Sr., which met with unanimous ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: December 6, 2022
The Industrial Development Authority of Danville today gave final approval to the documents necessary to move forward with the restoration and rehabilitation of the former White Mill building at 424 Memorial Drive.
The approval came during a series of vote...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements