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
Virginia State Police Releases Details of Henry County Plane Crash
Virginia State Police have released details of a plane crash that occurred in Henry County on Monday. At 6 pm, a Cessna 172E was attempting to land on runway #36 at the Pace Airport located at 200
Henry County greenlights large industrial development project
Henry County is ready to begin construction activities on Lot #2 of Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre. On Tuesday, the Henry County Board of Supervisors awarded a $24 million contract to Haymes Brothers, Inc., to begin grading the
Seven Injured After Car Crashes Into Home in Franklin County
Virginia State Police is investigating after a car crashed into a home in Franklin County on Tuesday night. Seven people were injured in the crash, including children. The crash occurred at 8:51 pm on Foggy Ridge Road.
Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism Seeking Feedback on River District Parking
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism, in partnership with Parking Whisperer, is conducting a survey to get feedback on the current parking state in the River District. The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism
Averett University Announces NASA Pioneer as 2024 Commencement Speaker
Averett University is set to celebrate its spring 2024 commencement exercises. On Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m., more than 200 graduating students will be honored at the ceremony. Retired NASA pioneer Dr. Gregory L. Robinson ’93 will
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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
Empty Bowls 2024
Karen Harris from God’s Storehouse sat down with Josh to talk about the upcoming Empty Bowls Fundraiser Friday February 23rd.
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New York Appeals Court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape and sexual assault convictions
The New York State Court of Appeals has overturned Harvey Weinstein‘s rape conviction from 2020, making the 4-3 decision on Thursday, April 25 on the basis that the judge on the trial prejudiced Weinstein with “egregious” improper
Travis Kelce to host new game show ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’
Amazon Prime Video announced that NFL star Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, will host the new game show ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?,’ a spinoff of the series ‘Are You Smarter Than