Danville’s economic development office supports local small businesses with free marketing boot camps, Sunday workshops, and financial and customer service training.
- danvilleva.gov
Visit SoSi received a $30,000 Virginia Tourism Corporation grant to launch the Welcome to SoSi campaign, boosting visitation and spending in Southern Virginia.
- danvilleva.gov
The City Council will meet May 19 at 7 p.m. for a business session followed by a work session, with the business session aired live on River City TV.
- danvilleva.gov
Danville Police will hold a Peace Officers Memorial Day service May 15 at 1 Community Way to honor local officers lost in the line of duty and all fallen law enforcement.
- danvilleva.gov
Danville Fire Department crews battled a Halifax Road house fire, rescuing one occupant while another was found deceased. The cause remains under investigation.
- danvilleva.gov
Virginia Business named Dan River Falls a 2026 Top Project for transforming the historic White Mill into a mixed-use destination through public-private partnership.
- Averett University
Averett University awarded President’s Medals to four Southside Virginia leaders whose long-standing service has significantly impacted the university and community.
Martinsville native Jordan Menefee returned after Virginia Commonwealth University with a vision to help Martinsville-Henry County rebuild, grow and inspire progress.
Kim Mason Reynolds works to ensure Martinsville-Henry County residents are heard, meeting people where they are and highlighting local attractions like Martinsville Speedway.
Community liaison Julia Hollandsworth supports Martinsville-Henry County by engaging residents, building trust, and turning community voices into meaningful action.
The City Council will hold a business session Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. River City TV will air the meeting live on cable and Facebook.
Kate Keller reflects on Project Hope, a community-led initiative that funds neighborhood projects to strengthen social bonds, resilience, and local engagement.
Averett University will hold Spring 2026 Commencement May 9 and a nursing pinning May 8, honoring about 300 graduates and providing detailed guest guidelines.
Danville hosted the Southern Virginia Business and Procurement Experience to help small businesses secure contracts, funding, certifications and growth resources.
- Averett University
Averett’s CoffeeBreak shares award nominations, commencement and luncheon details, athletics and Earth Day updates, summer programs, story calls and wellness info.
- Martinsville
Martinsville’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget cuts nearly $3 million and recommends a $0.09 real estate tax rate increase to close a remaining $2 million gap.
- City of Danville
Danville’s free Make Danville Shine Home Expo on May 2 kicks off a month-long cleanup campaign with vendors, fee waivers and guidelines for neighborhood beautification.
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- By Sleeping Beauty Piedmont Arts
Piedmont Arts staged four free “Sleeping Beauty” performances, reaching local elementary students and families through its educational outreach programs.
- Martinsville City Public Schools
Albert Harris Elementary art teacher Wenn Harold publishes his first book celebrating his journey into media and the educators who inspired his creative path.
- City of Danville
Danville Transit’s Transfer Center building will close May 1 for a planned water outage, but buses will still run as water service is interrupted 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- City of Danville
Spring Street between North Market and North Union streets will close for about seven weeks starting April 29 for parking deck work; business access routes remain open.
- Averett University
Danville Regional Airport is receiving $11 million in upgrades, new training facilities and education partnerships to expand aviation capacity and workforce pathways.
- Averett University
Averett aviation and management science major Carlota Gonzalez Fernandez builds hands-on skills through an unpaid internship at Danville’s boutique Laurel Hotel.
- City of Danville
Danville tourism manager Lisa Meriwether earns VTLI graduation and CVTP credential, recognizing her leadership in Virginia’s tourism industry and local impact.
- City of Danville
Danville Regional Airport is receiving more than $11 million for new hangars, aviation training facilities and education partnerships to expand aviation careers.
- City of Danville
Public Works will partially close West Main Street at Bishop Road on Monday, April 27, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for emergency sewer repairs and traffic detours.
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