Local drought advisory lifted

(Richmond) — There was some positive local fallout from Tropical Storm Debby. The rains from the storm have prompted the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to lift drought advisories for 76 counties and cities in Virginia. That includes Danville and Pittsylvania County. According to the National Weather Service the Danville-Pittsylvania County area got 4-5... Read More

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August 19, 2024

Animal abuse probe underway

(Danville) — Danville Police seized a dozen malnourished dogs this weekend, now charges are pending. Last Thursday officers responded to a complaint of possible animal abuse and neglect at the Danville Pet Resort. That’s on Ash Street off of Piney Forest Road in north Danville. Officers searched the building and seized 12 dogs that they... Read More

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August 16, 2024

Danville man gets life for shooting death

(Danville) — A Danville man was convicted and sentenced Thursday for a 2023 shooting death. A Danville Circuit Court jury deliberated just under an hour before finding 35-year old Demetrius Agee Townes guilty of first-degree murder and weapons counts in a shooting death last year in the 1600 block of Washington Street. Police found 43... Read More

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August 16, 2024

Suspect arrested in Danville shooting

(Danville) — Danville Police have filed charges in a Thursday afternoon shooting which included a car crash involving a police cruiser. It happened in the 200 block of North Main Street at around quarter after five. Police say a fight broke out and shots were fired. Police say a vehicle was hit but no people were... Read More

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August 15, 2024

City gets state money for dam removal

(Danville) — Danville is getting grant money to help pay for a dam removal last month. In 2022, City Council voted to remove the Long Mill/White Mill Dam. Earlier this year Council voted to apply for a matching grant of a half million dollars through the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance... Read More

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August 15, 2024

State approves local airport grants

(Danville) — Some major projects at the local airport are getting a big boost from Richmond. The Virginia Aviation Board has approved more than nine-and-a-half million dollars for 19 projects across the Commonwealth. Four of them target improvements at Danville Regional Airport. One-and-a-half million will help with site preparation for a new Aviation... Read More

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August 14, 2024

Caesars looks south to staff Danville casino

(Danville) — Caesars is making a push south of the border to staff their massive casino and resort in Danville. The company had a job fair Tuesday at the Bryan Park Conference and Enrichment Center near Greensboro. More than 200 people showed up. They’ll host another job fair next week at the Greensboro Coliseum. Caesars... Read More

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August 14, 2024

Tyson to shift more production to Danville

(Wilkesboro, N.C.) — Tyson is shifting an unspecified amount of work from a North Carolina factory to their new facility in Danville. Last week Tyson begin laying off 500 workers at a fresh chicken facility in Wilkesboro, N.C.. That’s about a fifth of the plant’s workforce. “Due to increasing demand, we are shifting production in... Read More

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August 14, 2024

Plans unveiled for Dan River Mills Pedestrian Bridge rehab

(Danville) — A consultant is presenting a 16 million-dollar plan to convert the old Dan River Mills Pedestrian Bridge into a colorful, modern recreational walkway. Architectural Partners Tuesday presented their proposal to city leaders. The Dan River Falls Pedestrian Bridge project covers the repair, restoration, and adaptive reuse of the century-old bridge, turning it into... Read More

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August 13, 2024

Pitt. Co. zoning overhaul delayed

(Chatham) — The first-ever overhaul of Pittsylvania County’s Zoning Code will take longer than first thought. Community Development Director Emily Ragsdale updated the Board of Zoning Appeals Monday on the final steps in the two-year long process. Consultants with the Berkley Group have fine-tuned the language in several categories. “The remaining issues are campgrounds and... Read More

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