Averett University Collaborates with SCHEV for V-TOP Initiative to Strengthen Talent Pipeline for Employers in Region
Through a grant, Averett University is collaborating with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) through the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Initiative (V-TOP) to strengthen the opportunities for students and the talent pipeline for
VA 250 Car Built in Martinsville Sets Land Speed Record
A racecar that was built in the southside to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary now owns a land speed record. The VA 250 car that was built in Martinsville set the new stock car land speed record on
VDOT Issues Traffic Alert Ahead of Martinsville Race Weekend
SALEM – With a weekend full of racing, drivers should expect an increased volume of traffic in the vicinity of Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 27, Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026. For the NASCAR race being
Average Gas Prices Continue to Climb
Average gas prices across Virginia rose by 33 cents this week to $3.84 a gallon, according to AAA, while the average price of gas across the county is up by 24 cents this week to $3.95. The
One Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Pittsylvania County
One person was killed during a crash in Pittsylvania County on Sunday night. Virginia State Police is investigating the two-vehicle crash that occurred at 5:39 p.m. on Franklin Turnpike, at Beverly Road in Pittsylvania County. A 2009
Increased Fire Danger Across the Region Today
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a special weather statement for today. Increased Fire Danger is in effect from 1 pm to 7 pm today across the entire region. The combination of dry fine fuels,
Danville Police Department Awarded CALEA Accreditation
The Danville Police Department was awarded accreditation for the second time from The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc (CALEA) on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at their conference in Tucson, Arizona. The Department received its
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Hello Hello Podcast
Alyssa Rogers, host of the Hello Hello Podcast sat down with Josh to talk about this passion project that is the Hello Hello Podcast from it’s origin to whats next! You can find the podcast on a
New Executive Director of River District Association
Josh had the opportunity to sit down with Tina Leone the new Executive Director of Danville’s River District Association. They discussed her vision for the ongoing grown of the River District and what you can expect. Check