ANB purchase complete

(Danville) — One of Danville’s most iconic local businesses now has new owners and a new name. Richmond-based Atlantic Union Bank Monday announced they had completed their acquisition of American National Bank. The all-stock transaction is valued at nearly 417 million dollars. The two banks announced the deal last summer. American National will operate under... Read More

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March 22, 2024

Pittsylvania County leaders are putting together a transportation wish list

County Planning Director Emily Ragsdale updated the Board of Supervisors this week on the Smart Scale application process. That’s what state transportation officials now use to fund major roadwork. The county has until April first to submit their proposals to Richmond. “Once they decide that it is ready for full application, they give us the... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Violence is an Epidemic Destroying Southern Virginia

If you listen to the well-informed leaders in our community, there are many issues facing Danville and surrounding areas. Turn in one direction and you’ll hear that obesity is the greatest health danger we face. Turn in another direction and it’s the school system. One leader will say it’s a lack of jobs, while others... Read More

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January 16, 2017

The Dallas Cowboy’s Magical Season aka The Death of Romo

The Dallas Cowboys devastating end to their “magical” season will be debated until their next playoff appearance. But, one thing is without doubt. Jerry Jones will go to his grave wondering what if. What if he had shown the guts to stand by the player he had built the entire team around? What if he... Read More

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July 22, 2015

African-American Movie Theater Owner in South Hill, Virginia Refuses Service to Teenagers Sporting Confederate Flag

South Hill, Virginia – In South Hill, South Hill Cinema owner Lloyd Meredith refused service to four high school students between sixteen and seventeen-years-old because the their vehicle displayed the confederate flag. On Sunday, July 19, 2015, the four teenagers drove into the parking lot in the rural Virginia town flying the confederate flag. The... Read More

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May 2, 2015

Things You Could Buy with the Mayweather Pacquiao Pay-Per-View Money

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May 2, 2015

How to Stream the Mayweather – Pacquiao Fight for FREE

Mayweather – Pacquiao – It might be an awesome fight but will it be worth $100 to pay for the pay-per-view? HBO and Showtime have sued some of the sites promoting that they will have the fight for free. So, what? There are many sites illegally streaming it that aren’t promoting it. Plus, there are... Read More

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June 30, 2014

Danville Public School Superintendent “Resigns”

Danville Public School Superintendent Dr. Edward Newsome, Jr. resigned today after a closed School Board meeting and received a $160,000 buyout of the remaining 2 year-$150,000 a year contract. Reaction from the community is mixed on Facebook. “It’s a sad day for DPS,” Tonya Fullerwinder-Mayo “Speechless!! What is wrong with Danville?” Derek Allen Linder “I... Read More

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