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Ambassadors recruited for local tourism

(Danville) — Danville Tourism officials have launched an effort to get more people involved in welcoming folks to the region. The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism’s effort is called, “I Am Tourism.” The Visit SoSi Ambassador Program will give locals in-depth knowledge of the attractions, dining, shopping, and lodging options in Danville and... Read More

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June 25, 2024

Local Cancer Association gets major donation

(Danville) — A group that helps area cancer patients got a massive grant over the weekend. The State President of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Billy Shupe, presented the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association with a 183-thousand dollar donation. Each year, the conference elects a state President who picks a charity to support.... Read More

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June 25, 2024

Final GOP primary votes are in, McGuire wins

Final GOP primary votes are in, McGuire win (Lynchburg) — The canvasses are over, and the final numbers give the challenger a narrow win in the Fifth District Republican Congressional Primary. But the incumbent says it’s not quite over yet. The state Board of Elections reports first-term state senator John McGuire won by... Read More

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June 25, 2024

Pitt. Co shooting victim dies

(Axton, Va.) — One of three people shot in Pittsylvania County this weekend has died. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office got word Monday that 82-year-old Margie Watkins of Axton had died, two days after being shot at a mobile home on Sandy River Road in Axton. The state medical examiner’s office... Read More

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June 24, 2024

Grant will expand God’s Storehouse backpack efforts

(Danville) — The local food pantry is getting a big grant to expand out of their biggest outreach efforts. Ashley Womack with T-Mobile made the announcement this weekend at God’s Storehouse. “Out of 800 applicants this past quarter, God’s Storehouse was one of only 25 selected to receive a $50,000 Hometown Grant,”... Read More

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June 24, 2024

Good plans recount request, claims irregularities

(Lynchburg) — The incumbent says he’ll call for a recount in the Fifth District Republican Congressional Primary. And he’s calling some alleged Election Day irregularities into question. Election Day totals gave first-term state senator John McGuire a 300-vote edge over Lynchburg Republican Bob Good out of more than 62-thousand votes. Canvasses and late... Read More

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June 24, 2024

Danville School Board approves budget

(Danville) — Danville School leaders have signed off on next year’s budget. The School Board Thursday unanimously approved the 106 million dollar budget. Finance Director Doctor Andrea Gillus says they had to sweat out state funding totals. “Initially we were expecting a one-percent bonus funded by the state, but the General Assembly changed that... Read More

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June 24, 2024

Martinsville man charged in Pitt. Co. triple shooting

(Axton, Va.) — A Martinsville man is in custody after a Saturday afternoon shooting in Pittsylvania County sent three people to the hospital. Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Captain Gerald Ford says they got a 911 call just before quarter to three Saturday afternoon. The caller said several people had been shot at a... Read More

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June 21, 2024

Danville murder suspect implicated in earlier shooting

(Danville) — A man arrested this week in North Carolina after a Tuesday night shooting death in Danville was already implicated in another fatal shooting two years ago at the same apartment complex. Police got a call of shots fired late Tuesday at Woodside Village off of Piney Forest Road. They found 24-year... Read More

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June 20, 2024

Shorter named interim County Administrator

(Chatham) — Pittsylvania County’s Treasurer will take on some new duties as the county looks for a new Administrator. The Board of Supervisors Tuesday named Vincent Shorter as interim county administrator for the next six months while they search for a permanent replacement. Two months ago, former County Administrator Stuart Turille submitted his resignation... Read More

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