Danville Police Department Holds G.R.E.A.T. Graduation
The Danville Police Department in partnership with Averett University and the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) held a G.R.E.A.T. Program graduation ceremony for the 11 new officers Friday, April 26. The ceremony, held in
Average Gas Prices Down Slightly Across Virginia
Average gas prices across Virginia dropped slightly this week down by three cents to $3.48 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is down by two cents to $3.65 a gallon. The average
No Injuries in Danville Structure Fire
The Danville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 452 Church Ave. shortly after 5:00am on Saturday morning. Units from the Westover Drive station were first to arrive and found a detached garage fully engulfed
God’s Pit Crew Dedicates New Truck Maintenance Garage
God’s Pit Crew dedicated its new Truck Maintenance Garage on Saturday, April 27, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony saw numerous local officials in attendance, along with God’s Pit Crew staff,
Galileo’s Garrett Breaks 5-minute Mile Barrier
Galileo’ s Carol-Anne Garrett became the first high school female in Danville-Pittsylvania County to ever run a sub 5-minute mile Thursday night as she took home first place at Galileo Magnet High School’ s home track meet
Galileo Magnet High School and Stony Mill Elementary Receive Virginia Board of Education’s Highest Achievement Exemplar Award
Two local schools have been recognized by the Virginia Board of Education. Galileo Magnet High School and Stony Mill Elementary School were both recognized with the Virginia Board of Education’s Highest Achievement Exemplar Award. In total 37
Danville School Board Approves Two New Principals
On Thursday, the Danville School Board approved the hiring of two new principals. The board unanimously approved Johnny Cressell as the new principal at GW High School. Cressell will officially take over as principal at GW on
Pittsylvania County Public Safety, Deputies and Volunteers Assist with Mock Shooting Exercise
A mock road rage incident turned shooting was used Wednesday as a training exercise for students at the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center. The students were assisted by Pittsylvania County Public Safety personnel, Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s deputies,
Governor Glenn Youngkin Leads International Trade Mission to Germany, Denmark, Finland, and Switzerland
Governor Glenn Youngkin will lead his third international trade mission as governor to Germany, Denmark, Finland and Switzerland at the end of April. Governor Youngkin and the Virginia delegation will visit: Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich, Germany as
