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Chuck Vipperman
November 27, 2024

Miller named Averett Director of Athletics

(Danville) — You can remove the “interim” from Danny Miller’s title at Averett. University President Dr. Tiffany Franks announced this week that Miller is now the permanent director of athletics at his Alma Mater.  Miller had served as the interim director of athletics since June. He’s been involved with Averett for four decades.  “I am... Read More
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November 27, 2024

City eyes Dan River Falls for department moves

(Danville) — City leaders are ready to move two of their departments into the former White Mill.  The Industrial Development Authority is working with the Alexander Company to redevelop the Old Number Eight Mill. The IDA owns most of the first floor and a portion of the second.  Danville City Council votes next week on... Read More
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November 26, 2024

God’s Pit Crew volunteer nets major NASCAR honor

(Danville) — A local volunteer will get a lot of money to help a lot of children. The NASCAR Foundation this weekend announced that God’s Pit Crew volunteer Judy Simmons had won their Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. It recognizes NASCAR Fans who volunteer for children’s causes in their racing communities. It is one the... Read More
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November 26, 2024

Arrest made in nightclub murder

(Yanceyville, N.C.) — A Ringgold man is charged with killing a Danville man last year at a Caswell County nightclub.   Caswell County authorities this weekend arrested 34 year old Joshua Lashawn Johnson (pictured). He’s charged with First-degree murder in the shooting last December at the NV Lounge.  Caswell County EMS and Deputies worked crowd control... Read More
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November 25, 2024

Boil Water Advisory lifted

(Brosville) — Folks out 58 West can stop boiling their water.  Pittsylvania County Public Works Sunday lifted the Boil Water Advisory they issued on Friday.  This follows clear rounds of testing and consultation with the state Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water.   The Advisory was issued because of a broken water main near... Read More
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November 21, 2024

Grants to fund study of North Main and North Union

(Danville) — Local developers are thinking small for Danville’s next revitalization projects.  The state Department of Housing and Community Development’s Virginia Main Street program has awarded the River District Association a Small Area Plan grant. Covering North Union Street, and the North Main Hill.  In earlier statements, the RDA envisioned starting with small projects like... Read More
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November 20, 2024

Arson ruled in Danville house fire

(Danville) — Danville Fire investigators say a Tuesday morning blaze was the result of arson.   The call came in at around seven-thirty from 884 Piney Forest Road at its intersection with Wendell Scott Drive.  The first crews found a single-story house with heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear.  Crews located and removed... Read More
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November 20, 2024

Supervisors delay vote on Zoning Code overhaul

(Chatham) — A two-year long journey to update the Pittsylvania County Zoning Code is going to take a bit longer.  In June 2022, the County hired the Berkley Group to update the Zoning Ordinance. It was adopted in 1991, but there have been only minimal updates since then.  Caroline Vanter with Berkley says that’s made... Read More
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