Danville restaurant owner convicted on drug counts

(Danville) — A former restaurateur who was dealing drugs at his Danville business could get up to life in prison. 40-year old Joseph Womack was convicted on two counts Tuesday in Danville Circuit Court. He owned and operated the former Drop Boxx Southern Grille on Memorial Drive. Danville Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael... Read More

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December 10, 2024

Planners advance developer’s request on warehouse

(Danville) — A developer will get to turn another former tobacco warehouse into apartments. Garrett Shiflett is asking for a waiver of maximum density restrictions in the River District. Their plans for 553 Lynn Street call for 21 high end multi-family units. Representative Austin Bunn says that would include 18 two-bedroom and 3 single-bedroom rentals.... Read More

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December 10, 2024

Pedestrians killed in two separate Pitt. Co. accidents

(Blairs) — Two pedestrians were killed in separate accidents over the weekend in Pittsylvania County. Virginia State Police say the first happened Saturday night on Lawless Creek Road about a half mile south of Route 29 in Blairs. Troopers say a 2001 Ford Expedition was traveling north on Lawless Creek when it... Read More

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December 10, 2024

Local economic developers have purchased an historic site next to a massive mega park.

The Danville-Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Facilities Authority voted Monday to purchase 290 acres comprising the former Oak Hill Plantation for nearly one-point-nine million dollars. Pittsylvania County Economic Development Director Matt Rowe says even though the land is adjacent to the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, they do NOT plan to develop it with industrial... Read More

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December 9, 2024

Woman dies in Danville Expressway crash

(Danville) — One person died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning on the Danville Expressway. Danville Police say it happened at around 9:30 a.m. Saturday near the Goodyear Boulevard exit. Traffic was routed on to Goodyear Boulevard while the crash was investigated and cleared. 35-year old Kasie Williams of Pittsylvania County was pronounced... Read More

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December 9, 2024

Pitt. Co. lands new industry

(Ringgold) — Pittsylvania County is getting a new industry. Governor Glenn Youngkin this weekend announced that Cambridge Pavers a will invest over 47 million dollars to build a 150,000-square-foot facility in Ringgold East Industrial Park, creating 55 new jobs. “Cambridge Pavers’ decision to establish its first manufacturing facility outside New Jersey in Pittsylvania County... Read More

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December 9, 2024

Man allegedly kills grandmother, steps in front of train

(Danville) — Danville Police say a man killed his grandmother Friday morning, then got hit by a train. According to a press release, Danville Police were called just before 2 p.m. Friday about a well-being check on an elderly woman living in the 1300 block of College Park Drive. Officers found 81-year... Read More

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December 9, 2024

Averett student, flight instructor rescued after plane goes down in Georgia

(Savannah, Ga.) — An Averett aeronautics student and their flight instructor are lucky to be alive after they had to be plucked from the marshy banks of a Georgia river after their plane went down. It happened Saturday afternoon just minutes after the Piper Cherokee took off from Savannah’s airport at four o-clock. An Averett... Read More

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December 9, 2024

City adopts parking plan for River District

(Danville) — The city has adopted a parking enforcement plan for the River District. The Office of Economic Development & Tourism Thursday announced the results of a study led by the Parking Whisperer. It looked at the best ways to enforce parking rules in an area where parking is at a premium. Assistant Department Director... Read More

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December 5, 2024

DPS re-submits sign proposal

(Danville) — Danville Public Schools has updated their plans to place new signs in front of all of their school buildings. All thirteen locations are zoned Transitional Office Commercial. According to the code, ground signage in that district is restricted to 24 square feet of sign area, 32 square feet of architectural elements with a... Read More

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