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Danville has one of the highest kill rates in the state. One initiative is trying to change that.
Read full article: Danville has one of the highest kill rates in the state. One initiative is trying to change that.The “Danville Deserves Better” initiative is trying to help Danville lower the number of pets it euthanizes.
God’s Pit Crew to distribute 1,000 food boxes at Martinsville Speedway on Wednesday
Read full article: God’s Pit Crew to distribute 1,000 food boxes at Martinsville Speedway on WednesdayGod’s Pit Crew is racing against hunger as it works to lend a helping hand to those in need in Southside and beyond.
Two families displaced after fire at duplex apartment building in Danville
Read full article: Two families displaced after fire at duplex apartment building in DanvilleThankfully, no one was hurt after a fire broke out at a duplex apartment building in Danville, according to the Danville Fire Department.
Danville City Manager proposes $379.3 million budget for the next fiscal year
Read full article: Danville City Manager proposes $379.3 million budget for the next fiscal yearDanville City Manager Ken Larking has proposed a $379.3 million budget for the next fiscal year to the city council, a 9 percent increase over the current budget.
VIRginia International Raceway celebrates 25 years with jam-packed 2025 race schedule
Read full article: VIRginia International Raceway celebrates 25 years with jam-packed 2025 race scheduleCalling all race fans! VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is racing into the upcoming 2025 season with a jam-packed schedule of high-speed events as it celebrates 25 years.
Dominion Energy uses sheep for eco-friendly maintenance on Southside solar farms
Read full article: Dominion Energy uses sheep for eco-friendly maintenance on Southside solar farmsDominion Energy has introduced sheep to two solar farms in Southside, employing an eco-friendly method known as solar grazing.
WATCH: Remembering Historic Black Cemeteries
Read full article: WATCH: Remembering Historic Black CemeteriesThe Megasite at Berry Hill in Pittsylvania County is one of the largest redevelopment sites in the state. But the land sits on the site of several plantations and farms that contain the remains of hundreds of former slaves and tenant farmers.
Pittsylvania County deputies investigating accidental shooting death of Danville firefighter
Read full article: Pittsylvania County deputies investigating accidental shooting death of Danville firefighter10 News has now learned that Danville firefighter Kaleb Barker was killed in an accidental shooting Wednesday night, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Virginia speed cameras generate $34 million in fines statewide, report reveals
Read full article: Virginia speed cameras generate $34 million in fines statewide, report reveals579,085 drivers were caught blasting through school zones and construction sites across the state, bringing in almost $34 million in fines, according to a January 2025 Virginia State Police Department report.
Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help families
Read full article: Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help familiesIt’s called “relief of custody.” Hundreds of these cases have been filed in just the past five years.
Danville overall crime rates fall for fifth consecutive year
Read full article: Danville overall crime rates fall for fifth consecutive yearThe Danville Police Department states that overall crime rates have trended downward for the fifth year in a row, decreasing by 8% overall across major crime categories in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a preliminary report in 2024 on crime.
Mistrial declared for Henry County man accused of murdering his fiancée in 2023
Read full article: Mistrial declared for Henry County man accused of murdering his fiancée in 2023A mistrial has been declared in the case of a man charged with murdering his fiancée in Henry County in 2023, BTW21 reports.
2 killed in farm equipment accident in Dry Fork
Read full article: 2 killed in farm equipment accident in Dry ForkTwo men lost their lives after the agricultural equipment they were using came into contact with high-voltage power lines on Thursday, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Clipper through tonight, then another storm impact beginning Sunday
Read full article: Clipper through tonight, then another storm impact beginning SundayGet ready for a wintry mix as a clipper system brings snow and icy conditions to Southwest and Central Virginia, especially impacting mountainous areas.
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.
Wanted man arrested, charged after hiding from Henry Co. deputies underneath stairs
Read full article: Wanted man arrested, charged after hiding from Henry Co. deputies underneath stairsA wanted man in Henry County is now behind bars after trying to hide from deputies underneath the stairs and refusing to surrender, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Henry County narcotics-related search warrant leads to arrest
Read full article: Henry County narcotics-related search warrant leads to arrestA 32-year-old woman is facing several charges after a SWAT Team executed a narcotics-related search warrant at her Fieldale home, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.