Rep. Good introduces measure to defund NPR

(Washington, D.C.) — Our local Congressman wants to de-fund public radio. Fifth District Congressman Bob Good, who chairs the House Freedom Caucus, has introduced the Defund NPR Act. It would block federal funding from going directly toward National Public Radio. It would also block public radio stations that get federal grants from... Read More

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April 25, 2024

DCC to honor former State Senator

(Danville) — Danville Community College is ready to honor a long-time state lawmaker who recently retired. Former State Senator Frank Ruff will be awarded an honorary degree during DCC’s commencement ceremony on May 11, 2024. He will also deliver the commencement address. During his legislative career, Ruff pushed for G3 and FastForward program... Read More

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April 25, 2024

Planners advance transportation safety studies

(Danville) — Local planners are finalizing a list of transportation safety studies that will take a deeper look at potential problem areas. The Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization this week adopted their Unified Transportation Planning Work Program. They’re recommending consultant‐led studies in three areas. The first will examine the railroad tracks that... Read More

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April 24, 2024

NASA pioneer to lead Averett Commencement

(Danville) — An alumni who has helped mankind see uncharted sections of the universe will lead Averett University’s spring 2024 commencement exercises. Retired NASA pioneer Dr. Gregory Robinson will deliver the commencement address to over than 200 graduating students Saturday May 4 on Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium on Averett’s north campus. Robinson... Read More

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April 24, 2024

Groups challenge proposed local pipeline spur

(Washington, D.C.) — Environmental groups are trying to stop a spur of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Eight groups filed a petition in the D.C. Court of Appeals this week challenging a certificate of public convenience issued by federal regulators for the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s Southgate Project. That will be a 51-mile long... Read More

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April 24, 2024

Builders seek go-ahead for pipeline activation

(Washington, D.C.) — Developers want to flip the switch on the Mountain Valley Pipeline next month. Equitrans, lead developer for the pipeline, filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday. They want the 303-mile long pipeline to go into service before May 23rd. The goal is to have the pipeline operational... Read More

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April 24, 2024

Danville MPO forwards Smart Scale proposals

(Danville) — Local planners are asking for state money to pay for a couple of major area road projects. The Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization Tuesday approved an updated Smart Scale application. That’s the program state transportation officials now use to fund major roadwork. The first project targets the Franklin Turnpike corridor from the city limits... Read More

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April 23, 2024

Danville eyes regional bus service

(Danville) — The city of Danville wants to explore regional bus service. The city put out bids Monday for companies to conduct a feasibility study to establish commuter bus service for Danville that would be provided by a third party. The study will weigh the pros and cons of setting up commuter bus service... Read More

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April 23, 2024

Three roads added to Pitt. Co. “Rural Rustic” list

(Chatham) — Local leaders are looking to add three Pittsylvania County roads to the state’s secondary six-year plan for unpaved roads. The Rural Rustic Roads program targets gravel and dirt roads that have a steady amount of traffic. Local V-DOT engineer Jay Craddock says there’s $756,000 in the budget. “That’s enough money to do... Read More

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April 23, 2024

Volunteers reforest Ballou Park

(Danville) — Folks took advantage of the cool weather this weekend to get a jump on Earth Day at Ballou Park. They held a reforestration project on Saturday that drew dozens of volunteers and several local civic groups. Corey Riedel with Virginia Cooperative Extension says they teamed with Parks and Recreation and others to... Read More

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