Local airport project gets federal funding

(Danville) — A major project at Danville Regional Airport got a big shot in the arm Tuesday. The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced a $4.1 million grant to help build a new aviation training facility. The plans include a new 12,532-square-foot facility for aviation maintenance and flight instruction training. This will require... Read More

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June 26, 2024

Charges upgraded in Axton shooting

(Axton, Va.) — Charges have been upgraded against a Martinsville man charged with shooting three people last weekend in Pittsylvania County. It happened Saturday afternoon at a mobile home on Sandy Level Road, near the Henry County line. Deputies say a domestic dispute turned into gunfire. Three people were taken from the scene... Read More

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June 25, 2024

God’s Pit Crew sends relief supplies to Iowa

(Danville) — Donations from a local relief group were dished out in New Mexico this weekend to help with wildfires. Now, God’s Pit Crew is sending help out to Iowa. Severe flash flooding in Northwest Iowa, and a levee breach prompted evacuations Saturday. Hundreds of homes are flooded, and more than a thousand... Read More

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June 25, 2024

Stevens to leave Averett for new position

(Danville) — A sports pioneer at Averett University is leaving for a new position. Meg Stevens announced Monday she stepping down as vice president, director of athletics and campus operations effective July 2. She’s taking a senior position at a private, equity-backed sports and entertainment platform. Stevens was named Athletic Director in 2013. During... Read More

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June 25, 2024

Ambassadors recruited for local tourism

(Danville) — Danville Tourism officials have launched an effort to get more people involved in welcoming folks to the region. The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism’s effort is called, “I Am Tourism.” The Visit SoSi Ambassador Program will give locals in-depth knowledge of the attractions, dining, shopping, and lodging options in Danville and... Read More

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June 25, 2024

Local Cancer Association gets major donation

(Danville) — A group that helps area cancer patients got a massive grant over the weekend. The State President of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Billy Shupe, presented the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association with a 183-thousand dollar donation. Each year, the conference elects a state President who picks a charity to support.... Read More

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June 25, 2024

Final GOP primary votes are in, McGuire wins

Final GOP primary votes are in, McGuire win (Lynchburg) — The canvasses are over, and the final numbers give the challenger a narrow win in the Fifth District Republican Congressional Primary. But the incumbent says it’s not quite over yet. The state Board of Elections reports first-term state senator John McGuire won by... Read More

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June 25, 2024

Pitt. Co shooting victim dies

(Axton, Va.) — One of three people shot in Pittsylvania County this weekend has died. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office got word Monday that 82-year-old Margie Watkins of Axton had died, two days after being shot at a mobile home on Sandy River Road in Axton. The state medical examiner’s office... Read More

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June 24, 2024

Grant will expand God’s Storehouse backpack efforts

(Danville) — The local food pantry is getting a big grant to expand out of their biggest outreach efforts. Ashley Womack with T-Mobile made the announcement this weekend at God’s Storehouse. “Out of 800 applicants this past quarter, God’s Storehouse was one of only 25 selected to receive a $50,000 Hometown Grant,”... Read More

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June 24, 2024

Good plans recount request, claims irregularities

(Lynchburg) — The incumbent says he’ll call for a recount in the Fifth District Republican Congressional Primary. And he’s calling some alleged Election Day irregularities into question. Election Day totals gave first-term state senator John McGuire a 300-vote edge over Lynchburg Republican Bob Good out of more than 62-thousand votes. Canvasses and late... Read More

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