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Chuck Vipperman
June 28, 2024

Man found dead in Dan River

(Danville) — Danville Police are investigating a possible drowning.  Police spokesperson Matt Bell says 68-year old Fred Matthew Floyd was tubing with others on the Dan River.  At some point he left their sight. They found him in the water near Carrington Pavilion, unconscious and not breathing.  Police and EMS responded shortly after six PM... Read More
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June 27, 2024

One injured in Blairs crash

(Blairs) — One person was badly hurt in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday on Route 29 north of Danville.   Chief Steven Barts with Blairs Fire and Rescue says it happened Tuesday afternoon at around five-thirty in the 7100 block of route 29, not north of the Danville Expressway and near the Blairs Fire and Rescue... Read More
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June 26, 2024

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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