Danville
A city in Virginia, coextensive with its county-equivalent — population 39,869 as of 2020.
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News in Danville
Cardinal News
September 30Avio CEO at Hurt groundbreaking: ‘We chose Virginia because of this area’
Gov. Abigail Spanberger attended the event, saying the project represents the next generation of manufacturing.
Local Business
City launches community satisfaction survey
The City of Danville today launched its 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey, giving members of the community an opportunity to share their experiences with City services and help shape future programs, priorities, and decisions.
Government & Civic
City posts agenda for next City Council meeting
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a business session at the Municipal Building. The agenda has been posted. The session will begin at 7 p.m. and will be aired on River City TV. No work session is scheduled.
Government & Civic
Cardinal News
September 30Spanberger wants to see data centers generate more power on site
Speaking in Danville at an event sponsored by Cardinal News and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, the governor also acknowledged that some rural counties have "solar fatigue."
Government & Civic
Cardinal News
September 30In Danville, Spanberger announces new outdoor recreation position and establishes related statewide process
It's "so much more than a personal benefit. It is a major economic driver of the commonwealth of Virginia," said the incoming director.
Government & Civic
Governor announces new outdoor post
Governor Abigail Spanberger, while in Danville today, announced Virginia’s first Director of Outdoor Recreation, a new position focused on growing the outdoor recreation economy, supporting tourism, and driving economic development.
Government & CivicIn and around Danville
See & do
- A Jade Knight Catering and Event Planning
- Abreu Grogan Park
- American Legion Field
- Atlanta Braves Danville
- Birnam Wood, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Eat, drink & stay
- 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company
- 716 Wings and Pizza
- Astoria Hotel
- Bostons Bourbon Street
- Ballad Brewing
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Danville by the numbers
- Area
- 42.8 sq mi (110.84 km²), 0.9 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.4
- Households
- 19,066
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $44,423
- Median house value
- $119,100
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- PO BOX 3300, DANVILLE, VA 24543