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Street closures for Danville’s Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade on Dec. 8
Read full article: Street closures for Danville’s Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade on Dec. 8The Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade is set to kick off on Sunday, Dec. 8 and there will be several street closures in place that drivers should be mindful of.
God’s Pit Crew helps community rebuild after Hurricane Helene and Milton
Read full article: God’s Pit Crew helps community rebuild after Hurricane Helene and MiltonThe Danville-based organization God’s Pit Crew has been hard at work helping victims of Hurricane Helene and Milton across the Southeast.
God’s Pit Crew to head to Asheville to rebuild homes, distribute supplies
Read full article: God’s Pit Crew to head to Asheville to rebuild homes, distribute suppliesDanville based aid group God’s Pit Crew has helped with natural disaster recovery around the country for the last twenty-five years, but now they’re helping their next-door neighbors recover from Helene.
Danville Police searching for suspects after armed robbery at convenience store
Read full article: Danville Police searching for suspects after armed robbery at convenience storeA search is underway for two suspects after an armed robbery at a Danville convenience store, according to the Danville Police Department.
Two juveniles charged in separate threat investigations that impacted schools in Danville
Read full article: Two juveniles charged in separate threat investigations that impacted schools in DanvilleA 16-year-old and a 12-year-old have been charged after threats were made to two separate schools in Danville, Danville PD said.
Mount St. Mary’s Baseball team mourning the loss of student-athlete from Danville
Read full article: Mount St. Mary’s Baseball team mourning the loss of student-athlete from DanvilleMount St. Mary’s announced on Tuesday that they were mourning the loss of Alex Van Pelt, a first-year student from Danville who passed away Sunday.
Danville Boy Scout receives Lifesaving Award from National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Read full article: Danville Boy Scout receives Lifesaving Award from National Council of the Boy Scouts of AmericaJackson Wethington of Danville was awarded a Lifesaving Award by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America for the swimming rescue of a young girl and her friend on July 22, 2023, we’re told.
RBW Sports & Classics to establish new facility in Danville
Read full article: RBW Sports & Classics to establish new facility in DanvilleThe United Kingdom's only manufacturer of hand-built electric classic sports cars will invest $8 million to establish a manufacturing facility at Cane Creek Centre.
Virginia Task Force 4 to arrive in Danville for support from Tropical Storm Debby
Read full article: Virginia Task Force 4 to arrive in Danville for support from Tropical Storm DebbyThe Bristol, VA Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team (also known as Virginia Task Force 4) will be arriving in Danville today to offer support due to the damage from Tropical Storm Debby.
Southside prepares for Tropical Storm Debby
Read full article: Southside prepares for Tropical Storm DebbyDanville has a long-seeded history with flooding: whether that’s flash flooding, or the Dan River’s levels rising - It’s caused a lot of damage, and even a few deaths. That’s why, with Tropical Storm Debby heading this way, they’re doing all they can to prepare.”
Arrest made after Two men injured in attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in Danville
Read full article: Arrest made after Two men injured in attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in DanvilleTwo men were hospitalized following an attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.
God’s Pit Crew helps with home repairs in Texas from Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: God’s Pit Crew helps with home repairs in Texas from Hurricane BerylDisaster relief continues in Texas after Category 1 Hurricane Beryl pummeled the state last week. Danville-based relief group God’s Pit Crew is in Kingwood helping out.
God’s Pit Crew to send relief to those affected by Hurricane Beryl in Texas
Read full article: God’s Pit Crew to send relief to those affected by Hurricane Beryl in TexasGod’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response team will travel to Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas Thursday to supply relief for those affected by Hurricane Beryl, according to God’s Pit Crew.
North Carolina man charged after shooting in Danville road rage incident
Read full article: North Carolina man charged after shooting in Danville road rage incidentA North Carolina man is facing multiple felony charges connected to a road rage incident in Danville Tuesday, according to the Danville Police Department.
Danville Life Saving Crew asks people practice water safety this summer
Read full article: Danville Life Saving Crew asks people practice water safety this summerAfter one man died on the Dan River Thursday while out tubing with a group, emergency officials are warning people to practice water safety.
Historic sites in Roanoke and Danville have been added to Virginia Landmarks Register
Read full article: Historic sites in Roanoke and Danville have been added to Virginia Landmarks RegisterThe Virginia Department of Historic Resources announced Tuesday that it had added 12 new listings on the Virginia Landmarks Register.
God's Pit Crew to send relief supplies to New Mexico as it deals with continuing wildfires
Read full article: God's Pit Crew to send relief supplies to New Mexico as it deals with continuing wildfiresGod's Pit Crew has announced that it will be sending "Blessing Buckets" to help relief efforts in New Mexico.
Virginia Primary Election results for U.S. House of Representatives District 5 on June 18, 2024
Read full article: Virginia Primary Election results for U.S. House of Representatives District 5 on June 18, 2024If you’re interested in finding results for the U.S. House of Representatives District 5 race for the 2024 June Primary, you can do so here.
Massachusetts fugitive dubbed the 'bad breath rapist' captured in California after 16 years at large
Read full article: Massachusetts fugitive dubbed the 'bad breath rapist' captured in California after 16 years at largeAuthorities say a fugitive dubbed the “bad breath rapist” has been arrested in the San Francisco Bay Area more than 16 years after he fled following a conviction for sexually assaulting a coworker in Massachusetts.
23-year-old New Jersey man arrested, charged in connection with robbery at Danville Mall
Read full article: 23-year-old New Jersey man arrested, charged in connection with robbery at Danville MallA 23-year-old man from New Jersey has been charged in connection with a robbery that happened at Danville Mall on Wednesday, according to the Danville Police Department.
Ride along with professional drivers during this weekend’s HyperFest
Read full article: Ride along with professional drivers during this weekend’s HyperFestHyperFest, the largest automotive event on the East Coast is back. Starting Friday through Sunday, you, friends and family can experience fast cars and all sorts of fun activities.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia celebrates 40 years
Read full article: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia celebrates 40 yearsThe Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia has provided families with a place to rest their heads at night for free while their little ones are in the hospital, including a mom from Danville who has been there since March.
Man arrested, charged in connection with January shooting in Danville
Read full article: Man arrested, charged in connection with January shooting in DanvilleFollowing months of being on the run, a man has been arrested in relation to a January shooting in Danville that left a 19-year-old hurt, according to the Danville Police Department.
Parent alleges unfair treatment at Danville restaurant, attorney denies claims
Read full article: Parent alleges unfair treatment at Danville restaurant, attorney denies claimsOne parent is speaking out after she claims her son’s group with special needs was treated unfairly when she said they weren’t served at a downtown restaurant. The restaurant’s attorney said that’s not the case.
Attorney General’s Operation Ceasefire credited for decrease in violent crime across Virginia
Read full article: Attorney General’s Operation Ceasefire credited for decrease in violent crime across VirginiaAttorney General Jason Miyares said from 2022-23, the number of murders decreased by 17% across the commonwealth.
WATCH: AG Miyares provides an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in our region
Read full article: WATCH: AG Miyares provides an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in our regionAttorney General Jason Miyares provided an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in parts of our area.
Montgomery County looking to be the next sports recreation destination
Read full article: Montgomery County looking to be the next sports recreation destinationOver the last few months, the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Montgomery County Tourism Office has partnered with a sports tourism team to develop a plan for sports tourism growth.
One dead, one in custody after disagreement leads to shooting, according to Danville Police
Read full article: One dead, one in custody after disagreement leads to shooting, according to Danville PolicePolice said the shooting was an isolated incident that occurred after a disagreement escalated between two men.
Former Danville Food Lion employee pleads guilty to robbing store at gunpoint
Read full article: Former Danville Food Lion employee pleads guilty to robbing store at gunpointA former Danville Food Lion employee has pleaded guilty to pulling a gun on a Food Lion cashier in the same store he previously worked at and robbing it of more than $1,200 in cash, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.