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Scott inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame

(Dearborn, MI) — A Danville legend received another posthumous honor this weekend. Wendell Scott was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. It was founded in 1939 to honor those who have made significant contributions to the automotive industry. Scott’s win at the 1963 Jacksonville 200 was the first win for an African-American driver in... Read More

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September 25, 2024

Averett enrollment inches upward

(Danville) — Danville’s hometown university is getting bigger. Averett Tuesday announced a nearly 7% increase in enrollment this fall as compared to last year. The nearly 1,450 students at Averett includes students from 30 states and 29 countries, ranging in age from 15 to 77, studying in person and online. “We are proud that our... Read More

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September 25, 2024

Local tourism leader honored

(Danville) — The woman who heads up Danville’s revamped tourism efforts is being recognized by her peers. Lisa Meriwether has received the Jim Rickets Award for Destination Marketing Employee of the Year from the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association. It recognizes individuals and groups that have an outsized effort and impact on... Read More

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September 25, 2024

Police probe armed robbery

(Danville) — Danville Police are investigating a Tuesday morning armed robbery at a convenience store on the north side of town. It happened at around nine AM Tuesday at Charlie’s Stop and Shop on Franklin Turnpike. The clerk says two men walked into the store with handguns and demanded money. They took an undisclosed amount... Read More

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September 24, 2024

Raccoon near Danville tests positive for rabies

(Danville) — The local health department has issued a rabies alert after a weekend incident involving stray cats and a raccoon. The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District reports a raccoon tested positive after being recovered in the 500 block of Iris Lane, just outside Danville. Witnesses say the raccoon has been seen with a... Read More

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September 23, 2024

Former local football star found dead

(Danville) — A local football legend was found dead in a Danville hotel room this weekend. Family members confirm Bryan “Keeta” Covington was found dead at the Astoria Hotel on Piney Forest Road. Danville Police say they were called to the hotel Sunday for a report of a deceased male. They did... Read More

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September 23, 2024

Hometown Success: Local firm to build first center near home

(Ringgold) — A home-grown education consulting company will build it’s first training center in Pittsylvania County. Governor Glenn Youngkin this weekend announced that TECHnista will spend over one-and-a-half million dollars to establish a National Training and Technology Center in the Ringgold East Industrial Park. “TECHnista’s training center in Pittsylvania County is a major victory... Read More

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September 20, 2024

Plea agreement reached in fatal crash

(Danville) — A man charged in a fatal crash last year in Danville has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. 27-year old Caleb Lane Durham of Blanch-North Carolina was charged with aggravated vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence. It happened December 20th in the 1900 block of Goodyear Boulevard. Investigators say Durham’s car ran... Read More

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September 19, 2024

Council approves Airport grant

(Danville) — The local airport is in line for some major upgrades. Danville City Council this week voted unanimously to accept a three-and-a-half million-dollar State Aviation Capital Grant for Site Prep Construction Projects at Danville Regional Airport. This will clear the way for construction of the new 12,000 square-foot Aviation Training Facility and the development... Read More

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September 19, 2024

Two hurt in Blairs accident

(Blairs) — There were minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Blairs Wednesday afternoon. Blairs Fire and Rescue chief Steven Barts says it happened in the 7100 block of Highway 29 at around quarter to three. That’s not far from the Blairs Fire and Rescue headquarters. It was a two-vehicle accident involving a passenger... Read More

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