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Chuck Vipperman
April 16, 2024

Danville woman dies in Interstate crash, son charged

  (Bracey, Va.) — A Danville women died in a crash on a Virginia interstate Monday, reportedly when her son fell asleep at the wheel.       State Police say it happened just before 11 a.m. Monday, on Interstate 85 near mile marker 34 in Brunswick County. That’s about 90 minutes outside of Danville.     Troopers... Read More
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April 16, 2024

Chamber of Commerce unveils new look

  (Danville) — The City of Danville unveiled a new brand and a new seal last month. Now the local Chamber of Commerce is sporting a new look of their own.     The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce Monday launched their new brand identity, including a new logo and a revamped website. Their goal is... Read More
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April 16, 2024

March numbers up at Caesars

(Danville) — Activity was up sharply in March at Caesars’ temporary casino in Danville.      The Virginia Lottery Monday released their monthly report on casino revenues at Virginia’s three casino.  In addition to the temporary Caesars Virginia Casino and Resort in Danville, the permanent Rivers Casino Portsmouth and the Temporary Hard Rock Casino in Bristol... Read More
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April 13, 2024

Tornado confirmed in Pittsylvania County

(Callands) — The National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down briefly in Pittsylvania County.  This happened Thursday night as a high pressure system moved through the region, bringing tornado watches through the region.      Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Blacksburg say an EF-1 tornado landed in the Callands and Swansonsville communities at... Read More
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April 12, 2024

Danville School Leaders adopt Capitol “Wish List”

(Danville) — City school leaders are mapping out a long-term Capital Improvement Plan using casino revenues.   School Superintendent Doctor Angela Hairston told the Danville School Board Thursday says it stems from a city initiative that explored the best way to spend local tax dollars generated by Caesars Virginia Casino and Resort. “There was an... Read More
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April 12, 2024

Danville School Board adopts 24-25 budget

 (Danville) — Danville School leaders have signed off on next year’s budget. The nearly 102 million dollar spending plan is almost six-and-a-half million dollars more than the current one.       “It includes $64.4 million from the Commonwealth of Virginia, $27.8 million from the city of Danville, $8.6 million in federal grant revanue and other... Read More
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April 12, 2024

Certificate granted for River District parking deck

(Danville) — Downtown planners have signed off on a new look for a downtown parking deck.  Rivermont LLC needed a Certificate of Appropriateness from the River District Design Commission to build the six-story deck on Spring Street. The Commission has authority over the appearance of projects in the River District.  Last month, city planners reported... Read More
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April 10, 2024

Car wash restrictions proposed

Planners recommend new restrictions along West Main (Danville) — Danville planners are recommendinganother restriction along one of the city’s growing gateways.  Last year the city established the West Main Corridor Overlay District. It runs along West Main from the North Carolina line to the intersection at Rison Street. The District governs new development along the... Read More
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April 10, 2024

Local schools to partner with NFL

(Chatham) — The National Football League is offering to partner with Pittsylvania County Schools to expand a fast-growing sport.   Superintendent Mark Jones gave the county School Board an update Tuesday.  “The NFL is looking at some pilot opportunities for school divisions. They reached out to us and wanted to know if we were interested... Read More
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