News in Danville
Cardinal News
Published September 21Educational consulting firm to invest $15 million in Danville, create 22 jobs
The company, TECHnista, develops K-12 curricula to teach students about the advanced manufacturing and defense industries.
Cardinal News
Published September 21Headlines from across the state: Virginia confronts $1.7 billion shortfall in highway maintenance funding; more . . .
From elsewhere: Bedford County begins town halls on school closure options. Danville gives new contract to school superintendent. Richmond sees sharp rise in ICE flights.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 18Column: Remembering Rusty, the best I ever worked for
The introduction came under difficult circumstances. It was Monday, July 28, 2003. I was about to spend my 61st week in my parents’ home wondering if I was ever getting another job in the journalism business ever again. For the record, I had gone through job interviews in person…
Governor Spanberger Secures More Than $15 Million Investment by TECHnista in Danville
Education Consulting Firm to Support Next-Generation Workforce Development Initiatives & National Program Expansion
New Mural Brings Public Art to Danville’s River District
The River’s Radiance, a 200-foot mural along Memorial Drive at Riverfront Park, is bringing color, movement, and a sense of youthful wonder to Danville’s River District.
City awarded EPA brownfields grant
The City of Danville has been awarded a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, supporting efforts to identify redevelopment opportunities and advance revitalization projects.
Danville will host statewide conference
The City of Danville will host the 2026 Virginia Economic Developers Association Fall Conference next week. The conference will take place at Caesars Virginia and is expected to welcome over 300 economic development professionals.
Police Department names new warden
After a nationwide search was conducted with applicants from as far away as Washington State, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi, the Danville Police Department this week announced the promotion of Paul Totten to the position of warden.
Know Your City - September 15, 2026 edition available
The latest edition of Know Your City is available now! The online edition and links to a printable copy are available at www.danvilleva.gov/KnowYourCity.
City of Danville awarded $500,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Ongoing Shooting Investigation of 1-Year-Old
K-Sean La’Darius Royster, 24, has been arrested. The Danville Police Department thanks the public for their assistance. This incident remains under investigation.
