Danville Fire Department crews battled a Halifax Road house fire, rescuing one occupant while another was found deceased. The cause remains under investigation.
- danvilleva.gov
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.
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.
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.
Danville Regional Airport is receiving $11 million in upgrades, new training facilities and education partnerships to expand aviation capacity and workforce pathways.
Averett aviation and management science major Carlota Gonzalez Fernandez builds hands-on skills through an unpaid internship at Danville’s boutique Laurel Hotel.
Danville tourism manager Lisa Meriwether earns VTLI graduation and CVTP credential, recognizing her leadership in Virginia’s tourism industry and local impact.
Danville Regional Airport is receiving more than $11 million for new hangars, aviation training facilities and education partnerships to expand aviation careers.
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.
- Averett University
Averett junior Kennedy Wilson used a paid probation internship to shift from aviation-only ambitions to a dual focus in aviation and criminal justice.
- City of Danville
Danville Utilities will hold two public meetings on billing, energy use and assistance programs, and is launching a heat pump replacement program for qualifying customers.
- City of Danville
Project Imagine’s 12-week housing stabilization pilot helps Danville young adults ages 18-24 build skills, confidence, and support to secure and maintain housing.
- City of Danville
Beginning May 15, Danville will extend 2-hour timed parking to several River District streets to improve turnover and access for nearby businesses and services.
- City of Danville
Dewberry will relocate its long-time Danville office to Dan River Falls, joining the redeveloped White Mill and supporting the city’s riverfront revitalization.
- Averett University
Averett University honored 23 students at its Spring 2026 Honors Convocation in Pritchett Auditorium, recognizing academic excellence, leadership and service.
- City of Danville
Bridge Street in Danville will close 7 a.m. to noon April 11 for the Bridge2Bridge race, with related lane and access changes on MLK Bridge, Route 58 and nearby parking.
Bridge Street will be closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to about noon on Saturday to accommodate the 17th Annual Bridge2Bridge Danville event.
- City of Danville
Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism and GENEDGE will offer a four-day OSHA 30 general industry safety training series starting May 27 in Danville.
- Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research was named a 2026 Top Employer for Interns by SCHEV for its paid, high-quality internship program in Southern Virginia.
- Averett University
SCHEV named Averett University among 161 employers as 2026 Top Virginia Employers for Interns, honoring its high-impact internships and regional workforce efforts.
- City of Danville
The City Council will hold a business session on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. River City TV will air the meeting live on cable and online.
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