Posted on: June 7, 2023
Danville Parks and Recreation will celebrate summer with their first annual Ballou Beach Bash on Saturday, June 10 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Ballou Park, located at 760 West Main Street in Danville, VA.
This outdoor event will feature a concert...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: June 6, 2023
The 2023 Music at the Market, a free summer concert series, continues Thursday, June 8, outside at the Community Market, with Emanuel Wynter Music. Also, a Tossing at the Crossing cornhole tournament will be held in conjunction with the tournament.
The con...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: June 1, 2023
The Danville Police Department earned re-accreditation Thursday, June 1, from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC).
This is the seventh consecutive, four-year accreditation from VLEPSC that Danville PD has received. VLEPS...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: June 1, 2023
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 6, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public.
The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buildi...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 30, 2023
The Danville Police Department conducted a five-day operation focused on violent offenders and fugitives linked to firearm-related offenses. Members of the Violent Crime Gang Unit, Vice Narcotics Unit, Crime Deterrence & Interdiction Unit, and the Cri...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 31, 2023
The City of Danville’s Treasurer’s Office, along with the Virginia Department of the Treasury, is bringing another unclaimed property virtual call event to help local citizens who might be owed funds they don’t know about.
Cus...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 19, 2023
News release by the River District Association
The River District Association (RDA) has awarded three businesses $52K in RDA IGNITE Pitch Grants to open or expand their brick-and-mortar businesses in the River District.
The River District Association Dream ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 19, 2023
Alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 22, on Memorial Drive between West Main Street and the back entrance to the Police Department. The lane closures will allow for replacement of two failed corrugated metal storm pipes with rei...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 15, 2023
The Danville Police Department held a Peace Officers Memorial Service Monday, May 15, in memory of six officers who have died in the line of duty – five from the police department and one from the Danville Sheriff’s Office.
The service, held in the Danvill...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 15, 2023
The Danville Casino, future home of Caesars, officially opened its doors on Monday morning at the corner of West Main Street and Bishop Road. The 40,000 square-foot temporary facility will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A line of customers was ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 15, 2023
Danville Parks and Recreation is currently constructing two splash pads throughout the city with one project expected to be finished mid-to-late June and the other in September.
“This is a very exciting time for the City of Danville,” s...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 12, 2023
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 16, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public.
The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buildi...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 11, 2023
State and local officials gathered today to unveil "Visit SoSi," a regional tourism brand that invites locals and visitors to take a fresh look at Danville and Pittsylvania County and the abundance of activities and offerings now available.
The f...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 11, 2023
City Council members on Wednesday joined Danville Public Schools and Averett University leaders and students in an opening ceremony for the new NCAA certified track and field facility at George Washington High School. The ceremony included a presentation,...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 8, 2023
The 2023 Music at the Market, a free summer concert series, kicks off Thursday, May 11, outside at the Community Market, with the JusT Us Band performing. The Lynchburg area-based band covers a wide range of music for blues to country and rock to pop.
The ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 4, 2023
News release by the Danville Otterbots
Otterbots, roll out! With Danville hosting Appalachian League Opening Night in just 33 days, the Otterbots are proud to announce the club’s 2023 roster. 20 colleges and universities from 15 collegiate athlet...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 4, 2023
Contract crews are staging for the demolition of the building at the corner of the Main Street Plaza that formerly housed Schewels furniture store and, most recently, Lou’s Antiques.
The work will take 60 to 90 days to complete. The parking lot b...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 3, 2023
The annual Make Danville Shine Home Expo will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Community Market, which is at 629 Craghead St.
Home repair and maintenance experts will be there to share information and give away discounts and freebies....
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: May 2, 2023
A long-standing tradition, the Farmers’ Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 6, with vendors selling goods each Saturday through October at the Community Market on Craghead Street.
The market’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon. M...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 26, 2023
News release by Caesars Entertainment
Danville Casino, future home of Caesars, plans to take its first bet on May 15, 2023. Following a successful hearing before the Virginia Lottery Board this morning, Caesars Entertainment, parent company of the Danville...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 26, 2023
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 2, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public.
The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buildin...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 25, 2023
During the month of May, the Public Works Department again will expand its collection services to accommodate residents as part of the annual Make Danville Shine community cleanup campaign.
The department will waive fees for appliance pickups, tire disposa...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 19, 2023
Internationally known speaker Clifton L. Taulbert will be coming to the Dan River Region in June to share insights gained from his journey as an entrepreneur. These insights can apply to everyone, no matter their background or circumstances.
This event, &a...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 18, 2023
The City of Danville is in the process of creating a Cultural Arts Master Plan. Through research and input from the community, the Cultural Arts Master Plan will examine Danville’s existing arts and culture, resources, as well as actions needed ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements