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ATDM graduates 14th cohort

(Danville) — A new training program continues to churn out job-ready graduates at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing program this weekend graduated 71 students in the program’s 14th cohort. This program prepares students for manufacturing careers that directly support the defense and submarine industries. The ATDM... Read More

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December 17, 2024

No one hurt in house fire.

(Danville) — No injuries and minor damage were reported in a Sunday house fire in Danville. The Danville Fire Department got the call just before 9:30 Sunday morning from 167 Canterbury Road. The first units found a two story home with smoke coming from an exterior fire that had spread to the... Read More

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December 16, 2024

Danville Sheriff’s Office reports scam

(Danville) — The Danville Sheriff’s Department is warning folks about a scam. Sheriff Mike Mondul says they’ve heard that calls are being placed to city residents, claiming to be Deputy A. Roberson and other Law Enforcement personnel. The caller claims to be collecting money for various purposes. Mondul says his Office does not... Read More

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December 16, 2024

NCI charts new course

(Martinsville) — A Southside Virginia college is mapping out a strategic plan for their future after some rocky recent years. The New College Institute Executive Committee Board released a reorganization plan last week. It includes a new organizational structure the school hopes will streamline operations while ensuring accountability. NCI opened in 2006... Read More

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December 16, 2024

November casino revenues up

(Danville) — Activity spiked a bit during the last full month of operations at the temporary casino in Danville. The state lottery this weekend released November revenues for the state’s three casinos. It showed Caesars Virginia took in $19,775,176.50 for the month. That’s up one-and-a-half million dollars over October, and it’s more than two... Read More

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December 13, 2024

Pedestrian dies in Danville accident

(Danville) — A pedestrian was struck and killed on Piney Forest Road Thursday evening. A spokesperson with the Danville Police Department says it happened in the 1000 block of Piney Forest Road just before 5:40 p.m. Thursday. Investigators say a 2014 GMC truck driven by a 36-year-old man hit 71-year old Roman... Read More

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December 13, 2024

Pitt. Co. Parks & Rec Master Plan proposed

(Chatham) — Staffers are finalizing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Pittsylvania County. Consultant BerryDunn’s proposal includes a five-year focus on operations, a 10-year focus on capital needs and a 20-year strategic vision. In the short term they’re recommending a parks upgrade plan in two years, a neighborhood park in the northeastern corner... Read More

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December 13, 2024

Balico to hold public meeting in Hurt

(Hurt) — A company making their second attempt at a power plant and data center campus in Pittsylvania County will reach out to the public next week. Balico will hold a community engagement meeting Tuesday from 5:30-to-7pm at Hurt Elementary School. Balico last month submitted a rezoning application for 760 acres in... Read More

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December 12, 2024

Franks retires as Averett President, replacement named

(Danville) — There’s a sudden change of leadership at Averett University. The school announced Wednesday afternoon that long-time President Doctor Tiffany Franks will retire at the end of the year from the school she’s led the past 17 years. “Nearly 17 years ago, she walked onto this campus and changed Averett,” said Dan Carlton, chair... Read More

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December 11, 2024

Study recommends “modest” utility rate increases

(Danville) — Two years after mostly holding the line on utility rates, a new study is proposing moderate increases in all four utilities. Mark Beauchamp from Utility Financial Solutions presented a report Tuesday to the Danville Utility Commission after a review of the City’s electric, gas, water and wastewater rates. He says the... Read More

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