2024 City Council, School Board slates nearly fixed

(Danville) — We’re still more than four months out from the election, but it sounds like the ballot will be crowded in this year’s Danville City Council race. As of Monday, nine candidates have filed to run for the five seats that will be up for grabs in November. That includes all... Read More

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June 18, 2024

City prepares for utility rate study

(Danville) — It’s time for another look at utility rates in Danville. The city put out bids Monday for the 2025 biennial rate study. They’re looking for a consultant that will take a look at power rates, along with Rate Benchmarking, Reviewing Danville Utility’s Power Cost Adjustment and Purchase Gas Adjustments factors, and other recommendations... Read More

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June 18, 2024

Registrars predict moderate primary turnout

(Danville) — Local officials say folks voting in Tuesday’s primaries won’t likely run into long lines. Danville Registrar Peggy Petty is expecting turnout similar to the March dual primaries. That was about 12%. She says the primaries may draw a few additional voters. Petty reports 734 Democratic voters requested an early... Read More

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June 17, 2024

Casino posts bigger May numbers

(Danville) — As the weather gets warmer, activity is picking up at Danville’s temporary casino. The Virginia Lottery this weekend released May figures for casino activity in Virginia. The state Lottery reports $20,283,455.18 in revenue during the month. That’s up over a half-million dollars from April. There was more activity at their 804 slot machines... Read More

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June 17, 2024

Ringgold man dies in crash

(Kentuck) — A weekend crash claimed the life of a Pittsylvania County man. State Police say it happened Saturday afternoon on Kentuck Road, a half mile south of the intersection of Kentuck Church Road—not far from Dan River Middle School. Troopers say 37-year old Kevin Lamont Ballard of Ringgold was driving a 2010 GMC... Read More

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June 14, 2024

Mountain Valley Pipeline begins operation

(Undated) — The Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service Friday morning, ending a decades-long construction process, punctuated by multiple regulatory agency rulings and state and federal court challenges. “After satisfying all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including all applicable in-service conditions of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s Consent Agreement for... Read More

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June 14, 2024

Danville man pleads guilty to federal robbery charges

(Danville) — A second suspect being prosecuted by the feds for a Danville convenience store robbery has pleaded guilty. 36-year old Calvin Franklin Hughes was arrested two weeks after a February-2023 hold up at the Sunrise convenience store in the 500 block of Memorial Drive. The clerk said two black males walked in. One... Read More

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June 14, 2024

Planners conditionally approve warehouse rehab

(Danville) — Downtown planners are accepting a proposal from a developer to modify a former tobacco warehouse they’re converting into apartments—but with conditions. The owners of 553 Lynn Street are renovating the building to include 21 high end multi-family units (18 two-bedroom and 3 single-bedroom). They asked the River District Design Commission for a... Read More

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June 14, 2024

Sex offender faces charges in Pitt. Co.

(Axton) — A registered sex offender is facing fresh charges in Pittsylvania County. On Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Office got a complaint from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On Wednesday, they arrested 55-year-old Michael Andrew McLeese, a registered sex offender who lives in Axton. He’s charged with use of communication devices... Read More

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June 13, 2024

Habitat for Humanity names new local leader

(Danville) — The local chapter of Habitat for Humanity has a new leader. Krystal Davis (pictured) will begin work as Executive Director next Monday. Davis is a Danville native and the granddaughter of former Danville City Councilman Raymond Haley who owned Haley’s TV on Westover Drive. Davis was crowned Little Miss Danville in 1984. Most recently Davis... Read More

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