(Posted Tuesday, Sept. 27) State and local officials today announced a brewery will be constructed as part of the mixed-use warehouse project at 600 Craghead St. The brewery — Ballad Brewing — plans to open in April. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Sept. 26) The Police Department today discontinued the practice of raising the hood on patrol vehicles because of concerns from citizens that raising the hoods prevented the in-car camera from recording a police/citizen interaction. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Sept. 26) Danville city officials joined other area leaders and citizens Sunday afternoon for the grand opening of the Centra Danville Medical Center at 414 Park Ave. The facility opened to the public today. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Sept. 23) The crushed brick at the former Schoolfield site of Dan River mills is now available at no charge to contractors and residents. Contact the Public Works Department at 799-5245 for more information and to schedule pickup. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Sept. 22) G.W. High will host Franklin County High. The Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair continues. VIR will host the Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races. Old97 Rail Days will be held at the Danville Science Center. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Sept. 21) Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore will join local officials on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 600 Craghead St. in making an announcement. The ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Sept. 21) City Council voted Tuesday night to amend its regulations for mobile food vendors. The changes will allow operators of towed food trailers the same privileges as those provided for food trucks. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Sept. 21) The Chef at the Market series continues on Saturday, Sept. 24, with a cooking demonstration by chef Dustin Haberer of Sodexo. The event, which begins at 8 a.m., is free and open to the public. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Sept. 19) Modifications to the front entrance at the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) are complete. The entrance is now re-open to the public. The modifications were designed to enhance courthouse security. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Sept. 15) City Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 20, in a business session at 7 p.m., followed by a work session. View the agendas at www.danvilleva.gov. Both sessions are open to the public. River City TV airs live the business session. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, September 14) The Charles H. Harris Financial Service Center will be closed to the public on Monday, Sept. 19, and the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 20, to allow for a business system upgrade. The closure will include all offices. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Sept. 8) Kyocera SGS Precision Tool Inc. announced today that it will invest $9.5 million to establish a technology and strategic manufacturing hub in the Cyber Park. The company will hire 35 employees within three years. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, Sept. 6) Danville Regional Airport is getting $2.4 million dollars for runway improvements. Airport Director Marc Adelman says the money will be used for taxiway improvements to the lanes that parallel the main runways. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Aug. 31) Due to its popularity, Parks and Recreation has extended the season for kayak and canoe rentals at Abreu-Grogan Park through the first weekend of October. The boathouse is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, Aug. 30) Mayor John Gilstrap told area business leaders on Tuesday that a diversified economy is one of the reasons why he is encouraged about the city and region “we are shaping for ourselves and future generations.” Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, Aug. 30) The Municipal Building and all other city of Danville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day holiday. The public library and courthouse also will be closed. Danville Transit will not operate. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Aug. 29) Danville Harvest Jubilee will conclude this year’s River District Fridays music series on Friday, Sept. 2, with Josh Phillips and his band performing in the Community Market parking lot. Tickets are $5 at the gate. Read on...