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Pitt. Co. murder trial scheduled

(Chatham) — A Pittsylvania County judge has set a second trial date for a Lynchburg man charged in a shooting death. 33-year old Cordero Tucker was set to go to trial exactly a year ago, but a judge approved a motion to continue the case. The shooting happened February-2023 at an Air... Read More

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September 4, 2024

Danville Fire Department keeps elite rating

(Danville) — The Danville Fire Department has maintained their elite status with insurance raters. Fire Chief David Coffey tells Danville City Council they have once again earned the coveted ISO-1 rating. “This rating takes place every five years, and its not just an inspection,” Coffey said. “This is the culmination of five years of... Read More

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September 4, 2024

Danville Schools to establish Hall of Fame

(Danville) — Who is your Danville Schools Hall of Famer? The public is being asked to provide input as the Danville Public Schools Education Foundation creates a brand new Danville Public Schools Hall of Fame. It will recognize graduates or teachers and coaches who have excelled in their chosen fields. The... Read More

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September 4, 2024

Foundation welcomes new leadership

(Danville) — The local community chest is welcoming four new members to their Board of Directors. Becky Yeatts, Helm Dobbins, Elizabeth Hurt, and Jerry Williams are beginning new terms on the panel. Steve Bass, who has served on the board for the past five years, will serve as the new President. The Community Foundation is... Read More

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September 3, 2024

Former Vice-Mayor passes away

(Danville) — A long-time local business and political leader passed away on Sunday. T. David Luther began his radio career as a disk jockey at the tender age of 13. While still a teen he began working full time with Piedmont Broadcasting at WBTM in the 1950s. Over the next three decades he worked as... Read More

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September 3, 2024

Local “Power Brokers” highlighted

(Richmond) — Some local names are on a new list of the state’s most powerful and influential leaders. Virginia Business this weekend published their annual “Power 500” list. New to the list is Chris Albrecht, CEO of Caesars Virginia Casino and Resort in Danville. The facility is expected to open late this year with... Read More

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September 3, 2024

Permit sought for County treatment center

(Chatham) — A local group wants to turn a handsome house in Pittsylvania County into a group residential treatment facility for addicts. Epic Management Group is asking the County Planning Commission for a Special Use Permit to operate on a five-and-a-half acre lot on the west side of Route 29, just south of... Read More

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August 30, 2024

Local leader to help with municipal equity effort

(Danville) — Danville’s number two man for economic development is taking on some new duties. Kelvin Perry, Assistant Director for the Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism will serve on the advisory committee to consult the next Southern Cities Economic Inclusion City Cohort by the National League of Cities. They work... Read More

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August 29, 2024

Danville officers honored

(Roanoke) — Three Danville Police officers were honored this week with the highest award from a state group. The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police presented their Award for Valor to Sgt. Clarence Goins, Officer Seth Parker, and Officer Nicholas Smithers. Back in January Danville Police were called to the 500 block of Apollo... Read More

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August 29, 2024

Local youth honored for saving two lives

(Danville) — Three people are alive because a local Boy Scout took their “Be Prepared” motto to heart. Then-15-year old Jackson Wethington was fishing with some friends on the Roanoke River in Altavista last summer. Local scout leader and board member Steve Adkins says Wethington heard two girls in the river screaming for help. He... Read More

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