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A woman and a child hold hands in the middle of a large hallway in the renovated part of George Washington High School in Danville.

The closure of Danville’s textile mill almost 20 years ago was followed by a drop in student test scores. The city is still working on a comeback.

by Grace Mamon October 14, 2025October 13, 2025

A community’s public education system is heavily impacted by its economy, more so than most people might think, experts say. Coming Wednesday: How the city is addressing the challenge as its economy flourishes again.

Opinion

Wittman and McGuire got almost the same vote last year, but Democrats are only targeting Wittman in 2026. Here’s why.

by Dwayne Yancey October 14, 2025October 13, 2025

The 1st Congressional District has more metro areas where Democrats might find votes; the 5th is too rural to help Democratic prospects.

the parking lot in front of a large white residential building, Dan River Falls

Local

Danville IDA hires consultant to study parking at Dan River Falls, as city’s parking needs keep increasing

by Grace Mamon October 14, 2025October 13, 2025

The industrial development authority plans to enter an agreement with local consultant Dewberry Engineers to conduct a parking study.

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Vogler moved out of ICU, surpassing doctors’ expectations for recovery after July attack, family says

by Grace Mamon October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

Lee Vogler, the Danville City Council member who was attacked and set on fire in July, is recovering at “an amazing pace” according to his wife.

a brick sign with landscaping around it, reading "City of Danville Adult Detention"

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Danville City Council to vote on funds for substance-use disorder treatment at detention center

by Grace Mamon October 7, 2025October 6, 2025

The city received a grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to implement a jail-based treatment program.

a large stone building, the Danville Public Schools central office, with a lamp and trees in the foreground

Local

Danville superintendent to present 5-year strategic plan to the school board at Thursday meeting

by Grace Mamon October 1, 2025September 30, 2025

The plan outlines mission, vision and goals for the years 2026 to 2031.

a man in an orange jumpsuit, Shotsie Buck-Hayes, sits in the Danville General District courtroom.

Local

Judge sends Buck-Hayes’ case to grand jury following July attack of Danville City Council member Lee Vogler

by Grace Mamon September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

An officer who questioned the suspect after the attack testified that Shotsie Buck-Hayes said he wanted to kill Vogler and claimed Vogler was having an affair with his wife.