Danville and Pittsylvania County, branded as Visit SoSi, are seeing rapid tourism growth driven by new attractions, lodging, riverfront development and local engagement.
- City of Danville
Westover Drive will close June 9 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. between Rosemary Lane and Fairview Avenue for sewer line work, with signed detours via nearby streets.
- City of Danville
Danville’s economic development and tourism office has released two Visit SoSi guides that explore African American history and an interactive River District safari.
- City of Danville
Danville government offices, the public library and courthouse will close Memorial Day, while limited transit runs and trash and yard waste collection continue.
- City of Danville
Danville and Pittsylvania County leaders marked the start of Microporous’s $1.6 billion battery separator plant, expected to create 1,800 jobs in Southern Virginia.
- Hannah Barker
Visit SoSi received a $30,000 Virginia Tourism Corporation grant to promote its Welcome to SoSi campaign and drive more visitors and overnight stays to the region.
- Hannah Barker
Danville’s historic White Mill, now Dan River Falls, was transformed into housing and offices and recognized by Virginia Business as a top project in the state.
Danville’s economic development office hosted the Visit SoSi Tourism Celebration during National Travel and Tourism Week, marking three years of the regional program.
Danville’s economic development office supports local small businesses with free marketing boot camps, Sunday workshops, and financial and customer service training.
Visit SoSi received a $30,000 Virginia Tourism Corporation grant to launch the Welcome to SoSi campaign, boosting visitation and spending in Southern Virginia.
The City Council will meet May 19 at 7 p.m. for a business session followed by a work session, with the business session aired live on River City TV.
Danville Police will hold a Peace Officers Memorial Day service May 15 at 1 Community Way to honor local officers lost in the line of duty and all fallen law enforcement.
Danville Fire Department crews battled a Halifax Road house fire, rescuing one occupant while another was found deceased. The cause remains under investigation.
Virginia Business named Dan River Falls a 2026 Top Project for transforming the historic White Mill into a mixed-use destination through public-private partnership.
- Averett University
Averett University awarded President’s Medals to four Southside Virginia leaders whose long-standing service has significantly impacted the university and community.
- City of Danville
The City Council will hold a business session Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. River City TV will air the meeting live on cable and Facebook.
- Averett University
Averett University will hold Spring 2026 Commencement May 9 and a nursing pinning May 8, honoring about 300 graduates and providing detailed guest guidelines.
- City of Danville
Danville hosted the Southern Virginia Business and Procurement Experience to help small businesses secure contracts, funding, certifications and growth resources.
- City of Danville
Danville’s free Make Danville Shine Home Expo on May 2 kicks off a month-long cleanup campaign with vendors, fee waivers and guidelines for neighborhood beautification.
- City of Danville
Danville Transit’s Transfer Center building will close May 1 for a planned water outage, but buses will still run as water service is interrupted 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- City of Danville
Spring Street between North Market and North Union streets will close for about seven weeks starting April 29 for parking deck work; business access routes remain open.
- Averett University
Danville Regional Airport is receiving $11 million in upgrades, new training facilities and education partnerships to expand aviation capacity and workforce pathways.
- Averett University
Averett aviation and management science major Carlota Gonzalez Fernandez builds hands-on skills through an unpaid internship at Danville’s boutique Laurel Hotel.
- City of Danville
Danville tourism manager Lisa Meriwether earns VTLI graduation and CVTP credential, recognizing her leadership in Virginia’s tourism industry and local impact.
- City of Danville
Danville Regional Airport is receiving more than $11 million for new hangars, aviation training facilities and education partnerships to expand aviation careers.
- City of Danville
Public Works will partially close West Main Street at Bishop Road on Monday, April 27, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for emergency sewer repairs and traffic detours.
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