Danville City Council Approves Contract Revisions with Caesars
Last night, Danville City Council approved revisions to the contract with Caesars. The new contract will see a change in the number of employees. The original agreement called for 1300 jobs, while the revision lowers the number
Sens. Warner and Kaine Announce Over $55.5 Million in Federal Funding for Affordable Housing in Virginia, Including Over $1.6 Million for Danville
Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a former fair housing attorney, announced $55,516,821 in federal funding to improve affordable housing in 26 communities across the Commonwealth. The funding is awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Capital
AMBER Alert Issued for Scott County Child Abduction
The Virginia State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse have issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, for a child abduction that occurred on May 6, 2024, at 2018 hours. The
City of Danville to Celebrate Economic Development Week in Virginia
The Danville Office of Economic & Tourism (DOEDT) in partnership with the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA), will celebrate Economic Development Week in Virginia May 6 – 10. The International Economic Development Council created the annual celebration
Southside Health District Encourages the Community to Sign Up for Revive Training
May 7 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl is an incredibly potent synthetic opioid, increasingly responsible for overdose deaths. Fatal drug overdose has been the leading method of unnatural death in Virginia since 2013. Opioids, specifically illicit
God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response Heading to Texas to Help Flood Victims
God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response team will deploy Thursday, May 9, from headquarters in Danville, Virginia, and travel to Cleveland, Texas, and the surrounding areas to help victims of deadly flooding that has impacted over 10,000
Averett University Holds Spring 2024 Commencement
More than 200 graduates walked the stage in Averett University’s Spring Commencement Ceremony this morning. With a packed house of loved ones brimming with pride and eager to cheer them on, 210 graduates receiving their bachelor’s or
Average Gas Prices Down Slightly in Virginia for Second Week in a Row
Average gas prices across Virginia dropped slightly for the second week in a row as the average price is down by two cents to $3.46 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country remained
One Man Killed, Two Injured in Pittsylvania County Crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Pittsylvania County, that resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Sunday, at 10:46 am on West Sunrise Drive, at its intersection with Cross Stitch Road in Pittsylvania County.
Eden Man Arrested for Indecent Liberties With a Minor
An Eden man has been arrested on multiple charges including sexual exploitation of a minor. On Tuesday, April 23, a Search Warrant was executed at 365 Anderson Rd in Eden by the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, with
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Stamp Out Hunger
Karen Harris from God’s Storehouse stopped by to talk about the upcoming Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive! Local postal workers will be picking up non perishable items (no glass) from mailboxes all across the region to support
How to Become a Leader
Christy Harper, Director of Member Engagement, with the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce stopped by to chat about the Chamber’s upcoming seminar, How to Become a Leader. This will be taking place at the RCATT Center
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Eminem calling out for ‘Stans’ for new documentary on fandom
Eminem is looking for his biggest “STANS”. Per Billboard, the Detroit rapper is looking for his biggest ‘superfans’ for possible inclusion in an upcoming untitled documentary produced by Eminem & Shady Films, along with longtime manager Paul
Drake hits back at Kendrick Lamar with the latest diss track ‘The Heart Part 6’
Drake is hitting back yet again at Kendrick Lamar with the latest track in their ‘diss wars’ titled “The Heart Part 6” (a title that plays on Lamar’s 2022 song, “The Heart Part 5.”) The biggest rap