Posted on: April 13, 2021
Six new officers joined the ranks of the Danville Police Department. The department held a swearing-in ceremony outside at the Carrington Pavilion this morning.
These officers complete their five months of academy training this week and graduate...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 8, 2021
The detours in place for Union Street Bridge Road have been extended until Wednesday, April 14. The extension will allow crews to complete replacement of a water main.
Detours were established earlier this week at Riverside Drive and Henry Road. ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 7, 2021
Effective Thursday, April 8, the Danville Transit System will pre-register and schedule free door-to-door transportation service for seniors to get COVID-19 vaccinations at the Danville Mall.
Funding for this service is provided through a grant with the So...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 6, 2021
News release from Sovah Health
Sovah Health’s Danville Emergency Room (ER) has been approved for more than $12 million in renovations, all of which are intended to enhance access for patients and improve emergency care for residents across Southe...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 5, 2021
News release by the Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District (PDHD) and Southside Health District (SSHD) will expand vaccination efforts to Phase 2. All individuals in the PDHD and SS...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 1, 2021
News release from the Office of the Governor
Governor Ralph Northam today announced that all individuals in Virginia age 16 and older will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Sunday, April 18, ahead of the May 1 nationwide goal set by Presi...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: April 1, 2021
Union Street Bridge Road will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, and continuing through 5 p.m. Friday, April 9, to allow for replacement of a water main.
Detours will be established at Riverside Drive and Henry Road, but acc...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 31, 2021
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 6, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 427 Patton St.
The meeting is ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 30, 2021
The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices will be closed on Monday, April 5, in observance of the Easter holiday. The public library will be closed and there will be no Danville Transit service.
However, the James F...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 25, 2021
News release from VDEM, VDH
(RICHMOND, VA) — Today, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that only those individuals who receive an appointment or invitation to atte...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 25, 2021
News release from the Office of the Governor
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that as COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rise in Virginia, certain sports and entertainment venues may begin to operate with additional capacity and indoor and ou...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 23, 2021
News release from Danville Baseball
Just seven days after the Danville Otterbots brand was announced to local, national, and worldwide fanfare, the team has announced 11-year MLB veteran Desi Relaford as the club’s manager for the inaugural seaso...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 18, 2021
Mayor Alonzo Jones is encouraging all citizens to sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying the Community Vaccination Center in the former JCPenney space at the Danville Mall offers a prime opportunity for those eligible now.
The Pittsylvania-Danville He...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 18, 2021
Danville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce, that in partnership with the Danville Running Club, the Danville Riverwalk Trailhead Stretching Stations Project is officially complete. The project was funded through a Make More Happen Grant by the D...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 17, 2021
News release by the Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District and Southside Health District will now begin to vaccinate those in Phase 1c, while continuing to vaccinate in Phase 1a and...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 17, 2021
City Manager Ken Larking on Tuesday night submitted to City Council a proposed budget that maintains basic government services and invests in eight key areas, including education, economic development and public safety.
No tax rate or fee increases are pro...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 16, 2021
News release from Danville Baseball
For the first time in almost three decades, baseball in Danville has its own unique identity: an identity formed by ideas from fans and community members, and one that represents Danville and the Southside to the fullest...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 12, 2021
A regional, state-managed COVID-19 community vaccination center that will administer up to 3,000 doses a day will open Monday, March 15, in the former JCPenney store space at the Danville Mall. The center will be open six days per week from 8:30 a.m. to 5...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 9, 2021
News release by Virginia Department of Health
Starting today, more Phase 1b individuals in the Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Anyone eligible in Phase 1b, to include additional frontline esse...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 9, 2021
Construction on Riverside Drive from Audubon Drive to Arnett Boulevard is underway to replace an aging underground water main. Installation of the pipe will require excavation in the street and the public right of way. Lane closures may be necessary.
Crews...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 5, 2021
More than 1,200 people today received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the former JCPenney store in the Danville Mall. The vaccination clinic was held for those eligible in the highest priority groups who had pre-registered and received appoint...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 2, 2021
Local election officials have received notice to prepare to hold the following political party primaries on Tuesday, June 8: Republican Party — 14th District House of Delegates; Democratic Party — governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and 14th ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: March 2, 2021
News release by the River District Association
River District Association (RDA) is pleased to announce the launch of the River District Downtown App, Distrx, with a with a scavenger hunt “apptivity” for the community, “You Ott...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: February 26, 2021
News release from Danville Baseball
After receiving hundreds upon hundreds of team name submissions from community members and fans, Danville Baseball Club has set a date to announce the new team identity. The new era of baseball and entertainment for Danv...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: February 26, 2021
Effective Monday, March 1, the Danville Transit System will offer expanded same day service hours for all reservation-based operations via online reservations.
Reservation-based operations include the Reserve A Ride service, Handivan operation, a...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: February 26, 2021
The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, with the support of local COVID-19 response partners, today held another large-scale vaccination clinic. This event was held at the Danville Community Market.
This closed ...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: February 24, 2021
News release from the Office of the Governor
Governor Ralph Northam today announced that as COVID-19 hospitalizations and infection rates continue to decline and vaccinations rise in Virginia, certain outdoor sports and entertainment venues may begin to op...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements
Posted on: February 24, 2021
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 427 Patton St.
The meeting is o...
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Danville, VA Local Government News and Announcements