The city received a grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to implement a jail-based treatment program.
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Posted inLocal
Danville superintendent to present 5-year strategic plan to the school board at Thursday meeting
The plan outlines mission, vision and goals for the years 2026 to 2031.
Posted inCulture
A mural showcasing the past and present of North Danville is the latest effort in the neighborhood’s revitalization
Volunteers are working alongside a professional artist on the mural project in North Danville, which is home to some of the city’s historic African American neighborhoods.
Posted inEconomy
Million-dollar grant will help breathe new life into historic Martinsville furniture plant
The former American of Martinsville plant closed in 2010. It will be repurposed as a 100-unit mixed-use development with retail space.
Posted inPolitics
Both candidates for 49th House District seat are longtime members of Danville’s city council
Gary Miller and Madison Whittle have worked together on the Danville City Council for years. Now they are facing off for a seat in the General Assembly.
Posted inLocal
Bedford commonwealth’s attorney to lead spending investigation in Martinsville
Wes Nance, the longtime top prosecutor in Bedford County, said he’s still in the preliminary stages of the investigation.
Posted inNews Briefs
Buildings in Buena Vista and Danville among 10 added to Virginia Landmarks Register
The list now includes the original Parry McCluer High School building and the P. Lorillard Tobacco Company warehouse. Among those added statewide is the Henrico County cemetery where Arthur Ashe is buried.
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Vogler’s family hopeful that latest surgery marks ‘significant step’ toward recovery
Danville City Council member Lee Vogler remains hospitalized in North Carolina almost two months after he was attacked and set on fire.
