DPS partnerships with DCC expand

(Danville) — More Danville Public School Students will get a head-start on college. Dr. Carllnisha Bullard, Coordinator of Advanced Learning and Choice Program with the Danville Public School System, told the School Board Thursday that 90 High School students will go to Danville Community College Campus this fall via the ‘Early College’ program. That’s a... Read More

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May 6, 2024

Chatham High School soccer star nets 100th goal

(Chatham) — A Chatham High School soccer star was honored last week for reaching a major milestone. Hours later, she went out and scored the winning goal! Junior Delaney Haymore scored her 100th goal a week ago in a 9-0 win over Galileo at Dan Daniel Park. She was honored for the achievement before... Read More

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May 6, 2024

Caswell authorities target nightclub

(Pelham, N.C.) — Caswell County authorities are cracking down on a night club that’s been the source of complaints and the scene of at least one recent instance of violence. Caswell Superior Court Judge John Morris last week signed a temporary restraining order for a Nuisance Abatement against the N.V. Lounge. That’s a small, private... Read More

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May 6, 2024

Caesars employment tops 450

(Richmond) — Caesars is ramping up the numbers at their temporary casino in Danville as they get closer to showtime. Chris Albrecht, CEO of Caesars Virginia Casino and Resort told the Virginia State Lottery Board this week they now have 457 team members. Their soon-to-be-amended agreement with the city calls for a range of... Read More

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May 3, 2024

New plans for new Danville school

(Danville) — Danville’s newest elementary school is about to get a lot bigger. The Danville School Board Thursday adopted an updated Comprehensive Agreement with Branch Builds, the company that is building Arnett Heights Elementary School to replace G.L.H. Johnson. Superintendent Doctor Angela Hairston says the new agreement calls for the design and construction of a... Read More

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May 3, 2024

IdeaFest rewards cutting-edge ideas

(Danville) — A Danville-based venture development firm handed out some big money Wednesday to a pair of up-and-coming businesses. The Launch Place teamed up with Dominion Energy Innovation Center for the 9th Annual IdeaFest. That’s a business competition where innovators pitch their startup idea to a panel of judges and a live audience. The Launch... Read More

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May 2, 2024

Federal improvements possible for local cemetery

(Danville) — Danville planners have a proposal to ease parking concerns at the local Veteran’s Cemetery. They’re asking City Council to transfer ownership of two vacant lots along Lee Street to the Department of Veterans Affairs. That will help develop off-street parking to accommodate visitors to the cemetery. The City owns... Read More

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May 2, 2024

Indictments handed down in child porn probe

(Danville) — A Danville grand jury has indicted two suspects on multiple child pornography charges. Danville Police got a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force last December. They launched a probe and charged 18-year old James Michael Andrew Richardson with possession of child pornography. A separate tip three... Read More

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May 2, 2024

Council to consider raising qualifying income for tax relief

(Danville) — Danville leaders are poised to make some changes to next year’s budget. City Council will vote next week increasing the maximum allowed income for participation in the City’s Elderly and Disabled Real Estate Tax Exemption Program from $35,000 to $40,000. Currently, those who are at least 65 years old and have household... Read More

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May 2, 2024

Pipeline nears completion

(Pittsburgh, PA) — After a decade of construction and legal wrangling, the Mountain Valley Pipeline is ready to start pumping. The pipeline’s lead developer filed their first quarter report earlier this week Equitrans announced they plan to have it operational by the end of May. They also placed the final... Read More

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