It’s a historic day in Danville as residents and visitors get their first look at the much-anticipated Caesars Virginia. The grand opening of this all-in-one resort promises to be a game-changer for the region.

As previously reported Caesars Virginia in Danville will be opening its doors Tuesday, Dec. 17 and some 10 News personalities will be there.

Danville Police Department said they are searching for a man after he escaped from the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute around 3:55 p.m. on Friday.

The countdown is on! In just one week, Caesars Virginia will officially open its doors in Danville, marking the beginning of a new era for the region as it transforms into a premier entertainment destination.

The long-awaited Caesars Virginia in Danville will be opening its doors a little later than expected.

A flight instructor and a student from Averett Univeristy are safe after their plane malfunctioned and crashed in South Carolina.

A woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Danville, Danville Police Department said.

A man was arrested in Danville on Friday afternoon for allegedly killing his grandmother, the Danville Police Department said.

The 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.

Six people were displaced after a residential fire in Danville Monday, according to the the town.

The Danville Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires at 181 Kimberly Ave over the weekend, with both incidents currently under investigation.

Heavyweights will collide in multiple matchups tonight, including our Game of the Week which takes us to Salem, where the Spartans will take on G.W. Danville.

There was a fire at a home in Danville that was deemed to have been caused intentionally, Danville Police Department said.

A fire in Danville left two homes damaged and one resident displaced, Danville Fire Department said.

As the holiday season approaches, recovery efforts for hurricane Helene are still ongoing in western North Carolina.

Microporous plans to add 2,000 jobs at an average salary of $58,000, boosting the Southside economy.

Officials cut the ribbon today for a for a new road in Pittsylvania County. They say they hope it will help the economy in Southside.

Danville Police are currently searching for 28-year-old Khaleel Rodgers following a homicide.

Caesars Virginia is excited to begin welcoming guests on Dec. 12, 2024.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Danville here.

Danville is conduction a survey on whether the public wants regional bus service.

A man is dead after a crash on Route 759 in Pittsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police.

Danville Police are searching for multiple suspects after a breaking and entering incident that occurred early Sunday morning.

The City of Danville has released the draft of its Comprehensive Plan, which will serve as a guide for land use development, zoning and prioritization for development.

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A man was arrested in Danville after robbing a jewelry store early Sunday morning, the Danville Police Department said.

The Danville-based organization God’s Pit Crew has been hard at work helping victims of Hurricane Helene and Milton across the Southeast.

A 24-year-old man was airlifted from Danville after being struck by a Norfolk Southern train, according to the Danville Police Department.

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Danville on Tuesday, according to the Danville Police Department.

Foodies, get ready to turn up the heat! Chef Gordon Ramsay is coming to Caesars Virginia in Danville, the first of his restaurants to open in the Commonwealth.

No one was hurt after a fire broke out at a dry cleaning business in Danville overnight, according to the Danville Fire Department.

Danville 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.

1st and 10 Player of the Week: GW Danville’s Jaden Glenn is Week 6 honoree

We saw nothing but fight from the G.W. Danville Eagles Friday night and they got the win, 42-36.

The Danville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man.

A man was killed after a suspected shooting in Danville early Sunday morning.

Four new officers were pinned by their family members this afternoon for the Danville Police Department!

Parts of Southside including Danville are prone to flooding, so officials there are watching Helene’s path closely.

A search is underway for two suspects after an armed robbery at a Danville convenience store, according to the Danville Police Department.

The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is warning the public about a rabid raccoon in Southside.

A 16-year-old and a 12-year-old have been charged after threats were made to two separate schools in Danville, Danville PD said.

The community gathered to say goodbye to a beloved student-athlete who unexpectedly passed away last Sunday.

The Hilltoppers headed into this match up 2-0 after wins over Lord Botetourt and Patrick Henry. On the other hand, G.W. Danville has only lost against Dinwiddie in Week 1.

Volunteers and staff at God's Pit Crew are preparing to respond to those hit hardest by Tropical Storm Francine.

Mount 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.

Jackson 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.

The 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.

A dozen dogs were seized in poor condition on Thursday from Danville Pet Resort, we're told.

10 News is your Back-to-School Authority, and with kids heading back to school, we know safety is top of mind.

The Danville Police have made an arrest following a shooting incident on Thursday we’re told.

Students are heading back to the classrooms and several school divisions in Southwest Virginia have made some changes to keep kids safe.

The Danville Fire Department arrived at Dan River Crossing Apartments in Danville this morning after a fire was reported in the complex.

10 News Reporter Connor Dietrich was in Danville Thursday covering the effects of Tropical Depression Debby on the area.

The 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.

God’s Pit Crew is preparing to send aid and relief to those impacted by Hurricane Debby in Sarasota, Florida.

One person was hospitalized after a transformer exploded in Lynchburg on Thursday, according to Lynchburg Fire Department.

Danville 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.”

The Danville Police Department has made a second arrest in connection with drive-by shootings from August 2022.

Two men were hospitalized following an attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.

Two men have been arrested following a robbery that occurred at the Pizza Hut on Riverside Drive last Wednesday.

God’s Pit Crew deployed to Houston, Texas on July 11 to assist in repairing the damage done by Hurricane Beryl.

Three people were injured after a shooting in Danville Friday night.

Virginia State Police is investigating a Pittsylvania County crash that resulted in the death of a 75-year-old man.

The Danville Police Department is seeking information after an armed robbery that happened Wednesday evening in the parking lot of a Pizza Hut.

The City of Danville is striking gold again with the Caesar Virginia site.

Disaster 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’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.

A North Carolina man is facing multiple felony charges connected to a road rage incident in Danville Tuesday, according to the Danville Police Department.

3 juveniles have been arrested after attempting to break into cars in Danville on Wednesday.

After one man died on the Dan River Thursday while out tubing with a group, emergency officials are warning people to practice water safety.

The Danville Police Department is investigating after the body of a Danville man was recovered from the Dan River Thursday evening.

After nearing 100° Wednesday afternoon, the heat dials it back a bit to wrap up the week

The 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 those affected by flooding in Iowa.

Danville received a $50,000 grant that it will use to expand its backpack weekend feeding program into Pittsylvania County.

God's Pit Crew has announced that it will be sending "Blessing Buckets" to help relief efforts in New Mexico.

Danville resident Richard Lee Wilson, Jr., 22, is in custody in North Carolina.

Incumbent Congressman Bob Good is being challenged by State Senator John McGuire for Virginia's 5th Congressional District.

If 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.

Danville and Roanoke are in the national spotlight. That’s because both took home All-America City Awards from the National Civic League.

One person was displaced after a house fire in Danville Friday, according to the Danville Fire Department.

Authorities 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.

A 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.

A 26-year-old Danville woman was killed in a Chesapeake crash over the weekend, according to Virginia State Police.

HyperFest, 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.

The 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.

Following 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.

A pet was killed in a Danville house fire early Monday morning, according to the Danville Fire Department.

Crews with the Danville Fire Department responded to another fire at Blue Ridge Fiberboard after spending about six hours extinguishing the first fire there Sunday afternoon.

A North Carolina woman was charged in an animal cruelty case in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.

During Tuesday's city council meeting, Danville agreed to let Ceasars take their investment from $400 million to $750 million.

Changes are coming to Caesars Virginia in Danville ahead of the grand opening, now set for Dec. 31, 2024.

One 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.

God's Pit Crew sent a truck load of Blessing Buckets to victims of tornadoes.

Residents in the Brosville, Axton and Cascade areas of Danville may be experiencing power outages.

Attorney General Jason Miyares said from 2022-23, the number of murders decreased by 17% across the commonwealth.

Attorney General Jason Miyares provided an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in parts of our area.

Danville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 452 Church Ave. this morning shortly after 5:00am.

Eight people were displaced after a house fire in Danville Thursday afternoon, according to the Danville Fire Department.

Over 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.