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‘It’s not just a job.’ Karen Harris to retire from Danville’s God’s Storehouse After leading Danville’s largest food pantry for more than 14 years, Karen Harris will retire early next year.
Want to learn more about a proposed Pittsylvania sports complex? 3 community sessions set The free events planned in Gretna, Chatham and Danville are designed to give an overview of the project, plus a roadmap and vision to get it done.
With community garden, Dry Fork nonprofit grows a healthy reconnection with nature The free fresh vegetables go to about 75 people, many of whom have cancer.
Danville event shows appreciation for first responders Saturday’s event was designed as a thank-you to members of fire, EMS, law enforcement and community agencies throughout the community.
‘She's just been blessed,’ son says as Danville woman turns 107 To celebrate her 107th birthday, the staff at Brookdale Danville Piedmont hosted a little birthday celebration.
