The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism last week hosted an annual Visit SoSi Tourism Celebration event to recognize National Travel and Tourism Week. The region is one of the state's fastest growing tourism areas. Read on...
In honor of International Firefighters’ Day, Caesars Virginia today hosted members of the Fire Department to celebrate its new fire truck. The vehicle was gifted by Caesars Virginia as part of its partnership with the City of Danville. Read on...
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism, the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research, Pittsylvania County Economic Development, and the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance, honored for their collaborative work. Read on...
Site Selection Magazine has announced that Microporous, a lithium-ion battery separator manufacturer, has been recognized as a 2024 Top Deal in North America. Microporous will anchor the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Read on...
In partnership with Digital Relativity, the Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism is seeking local models to participate in a new marketing campaign promoting travel and tourism throughout Danville and Pittsylvania County. Read on...
The Danville Farmers’ Market opens for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 3, at the Community Market building, 629 Craghead St. Each Saturday through October, the market will be the place to find fresh flavors and handcrafted goods. Read on...
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 6, for a business session and a work session. The business session begins at 7 p.m., followed by the work session. River City TV airs live the business session. Both sessions are open to the public. Read on...
The annual Make Danville Shine Home Expo will be held Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. to noon at the Community Market. The event is free and open to all. Learn home repair and maintenance tips. Enjoy free hot dogs, snacks and giveaways. Read on...
Trade & Industry Development, a leading publication for site selection professionals, recently announced Microporous as a recipient of the 2025 CiCi (Corporate Investment, Community Impact) Award in the category for corporate investment. Read on...
In March, Caesars Virginia brought in $35.98 million in gaming revenue—a 15.5% increase from February—and outperformed both Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol, according to the Virginia Lottery's report earlier this week. Read on...
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism hosted this week the Southern Virginia Procurement and Business Resource Summit: Where Connections Create Opportunities, held at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research. Read on...
The Police Department has put into operation a 21-camera fixed Automated License Plate Reader system. The project was made possible through partnership and funding from the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Read on...
City government offices will be closed on Monday, April 21, in observance of the Easter holiday. The public library will also be closed. Danville Transit will not operate. Trash and yard waste will be collected as regularly scheduled. Read on...
Danville Utilities has once again earned national recognition for excellence in electric service — achieving the “Platinum” designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) from the American Public Power Association. Read on...
The City Council will meet Tuesday, April 15, for a business session and a work session. The business session begins at 7 p.m., followed by the work session. River City TV airs live the business session. Both sessions are open to the public. Read on...
The River District Association today hosted a ribbon cutting for the historic T.B. Fitzgerald, formerly the Coin-Ops building, now renovated into apartments. Mayor Alonzo and City Manager Ken Larking were among the speakers. Read on...
The City of Danville has been recognized as a winner in the American Planning Association’s Awards for Excellence in Sustainability. The city received the Community Award for its PLAN Danville initiative. Read on...
Project Imagine students visited Danville Community College this week for a college resource day designed to connect them with academic and career pathways. The youth learned about student support services and various career fields. Read on...
Caesars Virginia will open the doors to The Pantheon, its new entertainment center, on June 6 with country star Gary Allan, kicking off a year of top headliners. The resort destination will be home to a wide array of headliners this year. Read on...
Public Works is temporarily limiting compost distribution to the public due to low supply. Dump trucks will not be loaded, and pickup trucks are limited to one bucket scoop. Restrictions will be lifted once supplies are replenished. Read on...
