DPS explores child care proposal

(Danville) — Danville school employees could soon have a new option for child care. School Superintendent Doctor Angela Hairston Thursday presented a proposal to the School Board to turn a small portion of the current Johnson Elementary School building into an after-school child care facility for their employees. “There is a Kindergarten hallway... Read More

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October 17, 2024

Whittle continues lead in Council fundraising

(Danville) — Candidates for Danville City Council have collectively raised more than 70-thousand dollars in their bids for five open seats. The state Board of Elections has released fund-raising totals through September. Madison Whittle still leads the pack with more than thirty-thousand dollars. Most of that is from the candidate. Incumbent Lee Vogler raised... Read More

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October 17, 2024

Woman killed by vehicle on Piney Forest

(Danville) — Danville Police say a pedestrian was killed when they were hit by a vehicle on Piney Forest Road Tuesday. It happened at around 8 p.m. in the 1300 block of Piney Forest, near Nor-Dan Shopping Center. Police found 57-year old Candace Cassidy suffering from injuries after being hit by a Ford F-150. She... Read More

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October 17, 2024

McGuire leads in fundraising; Witt closing gap

McGuire leads in fundraising; Witt closing gap (Richmond) — New numbers show a vast fund-raising difference in the Fifth District Congressional race, but they also show the challenger finishing strongly. Third quarter numbers from the Federal Election Commission show Republican nominee John McGuire taking in more than one-point-six million dollars in contributions this election cycle. ... Read More

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October 17, 2024

RIFA signs deal for firm to relocate graves

(Danville) — Local economic developers have signed an agreement with a company that will move over a hundred graves at the Berry Hill Megapark site. The Danville-Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Development Authority Wednesday approved a resolution to spend up to $353,553 to move graves on lot three of the megapark. The work will NOT involve... Read More

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October 16, 2024

DAHS looks at strategic plan

(Danville) — The local humane society is ready to update their strategic plan. And they’re inviting others to help them out. Danville Area Humane Society Executive Director Paulette Dean says stakeholders will be invited to participate in what is usually an in-house process. “Let’s take the focus off of the Danville Area Humane... Read More

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October 16, 2024

Rumors confirmed; Ramsay to open restaurant in Danville

(Danville) — Turns out the rumors were true—one of the top names in the culinary industry is opening a restaurant in Danville. Caesars Virginia announced Tuesday that Chef Gordon Ramsay will open his first restaurant in Virginia at the Caesars Virginia Casino and Resort on West Main Street. Ramsay has had a longstanding partnership with... Read More

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October 15, 2024

Local relief group takes on new role

(Gretna) — A local group has taken on a new role while helping Western North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene. Gretna-based Campers Care provides travel trailers to people who have lost their homes or became displaced during disasters. With the shortage of travel trailers in the region, Campers Care has transitioned to building “CABINS 4... Read More

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October 15, 2024

DCC inks agreement with two other schools

(Danville) — Three area colleges are joining forces to trained more highly-skill workers. Leaders of Danville Community College, Southside Virginia Community College and Patrick & Henry Community College signed an agreement on Monday to expand building trades training programs through Career and Technical Education (CTE) academies, dual enrollment opportunities, and early college... Read More

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October 15, 2024

Fire damages Danville business

(Danville) — No one was hurt in an early Monday morning fire at a Danville business. The Danville Fire Department got the call just after three-thirty Monday morning from 668 Arnett Boulevard. That’s the offices of Pennywise Cleaners, across the street from Tiny Town Golf. The first units saw smoke and fire coming from... Read More

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