Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Hosting No-cost Public Shred Day on Friday
On Friday, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office and Crimestoppers are co-hosting a no-cost to the public shred day to reduce the risk of identity theft. The event will take place from 9 am until 1 pm. There
River District Association Awards Over $52K in Start-up Funds in the RDA 2024 IGNITE Pitch Competition
The River District Association (RDA) has awarded four businesses over $52K in RDA IGNITE Pitch Grants to open or expand their brick-and-mortar businesses in the River District. The River District Association Dream Launch Program and IGNITE Pitch
Danville City Council Approves Decrease in Real Estate and Property Tax, Votes Against Rate IncreaseRW
Last night Danville City Council approved an ordinance entitled real estate and mobile home tax exemption and deferral for certain elderly and disabled persons,” of Chapter 37, entitled “Taxation,” of the Danville City Code to allow for
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Danville Murder
A Danville man has been sentenced to life in prison plus eight years for a 2023 murder. Omar Chandler was sentenced for the murder of Randy Womack. On May 14, 2023, the Danville Police Department responded to
3-year-old Child Rescued After Falling into Dan River in Eden
A 3-year-old child was rescued by Eden Police Officers after falling in the Dan River on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 12:43pm, Eden Police were dispatched to the Leaksville Landing on Hwy 87 for a water rescue. According
Danville Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, Announces New Guides
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism will celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week from May 19-25, 2024. Established in 1983, National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community
VF Corporation to Close Distribution Center in Martinsville in 2025
The VF Corporation has announced it will close its distribution center in Martinsville in March 2025. The announcement of the closure comes after the company invested $10.2 million to build the facility in 2021. According to VF
Henry County Memorial Day Ruck 22 Raising Money to Benefit Two Local Veteran Families
The Henry County Memorial Day Ruck 22 will be held on Monday. The team that will complete the 22 mile ruck will begin at 3 am. The 14 team members participating in the 22 mile ruck will
Virginia State Police Investigating Chesapeake Crash that Killed Danville Woman
A Danville woman was killed in a crash in Chesapeake over the weekend. The crash occurred on Saturday at 2:53 pm on the onramp from route 58 eastbound to interstate 664 northbound. 26-year-old Ayzia Kee was killed
GOD’S PIT CREW’S IMMEDIATE DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM NOW ASSISTING WITH RELIEF EFFORTS FOR TWO DEVASTATING STORMS IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA
God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response Team has been assisting with flood relief efforts in Cleveland, Texas, since May 9, and will now be deploying a second volunteer team to Houston following a devastating line of windstorms.
