(Posted Wednesday, Aug. 16) City Council last night agreed to add $5.9 million to bonds that will be issued this year for utility projects. This step will accelerate the replacement of aging equipment at the Riverside electric substation. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Aug. 16) The Planning and Zoning office will operate under limited hours from Monday, Aug. 21, through Monday, Aug. 28. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All other Community Development offices will maintain normal hours. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Aug. 16) The Summer Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Community Market. This event focuses on retail and direct sales vendors and is held in conjunction with the Farmers' Market. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Aug. 11) City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 15, in a business session at 7 p.m., followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. River City TV airs live the business session. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Aug. 7) City officials joined other area leaders and citizens Monday morning in welcoming River District Printing as the latest addition to the River District. The digital printing company is located at 406 Main St. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Aug. 7) Tickets remain available for Danville Harvest Jubilee’s concert featuring Brothers Osborne, the Academy of Country Music’s duo of the year. The duo will perform Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Carrington Pavilion. Read on...

(Posted Monday, Aug. 7) Parks and Recreation’s Music on Main concert series will continue at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Main Street Plaza. The free, outdoor concert will feature the Americana sound of the Wampler Brothers Band. Read on...

)Posted Monday, Aug. 7) The relocation of the Danville Registrar’s Office is underway today. The office is moving across the street to 530 Main St., commonly known as the First Citizen Bank building. The move will be completed by Wednesday. Read on...

(Posted Friday, Aug. 4) Beginning Monday, Aug. 7, the City of Danville will close portions of Jefferson Street and Pine Street to through traffic to allow for reconstruction of a storm sewer line serving the south side of Pine Street. Read on...

(Posted Thursday, Aug. 3) City Council tonight cleared the way for distilleries. Distilleries will be allowed by right in certain areas, including most of the River District. In other areas, they would be allowed only by a special use permit. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Aug. 2) A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Averett University's Grant Center for Danville Utilities employee Samuel “Sam” Thompson. He died July 6 when he was electrocuted while working on a power line. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Aug. 2) The Danville Fire Department is teaming up with Danville Public Schools to collect school supplies for students in need. The next “Fill the Fire Truck” event will be 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Kmart. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, Aug. 2) Danville Transit's Mainline Trolley debuts this weekend, with a trolley bus traveling along a historic route used by trolley cars during the 19th century and linking the Old West End, River District and Neapolis. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, Aug. 1) Mayor John Gilstrap, City Council members and City staff participated in National Night Out activities at 13 neighborhood sites across the city Tuesday evening. Opening ceremonies were held at Cardinal Village. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, Aug. 1) City Council will meet Thursday, Aug. 3, in a business session at 7 p.m., followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. River City TV airs live the business session. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, July 26) Mayor John Gilstrap and City Manager Ken Larking told area business leaders Tuesday that they are optimistic for the future because of the strong working relationship between Danville and Pittsylvania County. Read on...

(Posted Wednesday, July 26) The Chef at the Market series resumes on Saturday, July 29, with local chef Dustin Haberer of Nana Karen’s preparing on site recipes from fresh foods found at the Farmers' Market. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, July 25) The Danville Fire Department is teaming up with Danville Public Schools to collect school supplies for students in need. The next “Fill the Fire Truck” event will be 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, July 29, at Kmart. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, July 25) The Police Department will hold a free document shredding event on Saturday, July 29, to help citizens safely dispose of personal paperwork. Come to URW Community Federal on Lowes Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read on...

(Posted Tuesday, July 25) Parks and Recreation’s Music on Main concert series will continue at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, at the Main Street Plaza. The free, outdoor concert will feature the beach, boogie and blues band Cruize Control. Read on...