News in Danville
Visitor spending reached $415.2M in SoSi in 2025
Visitor spending for Danville and Pittsylvania County during 2025 reached $415.2 million, an increase of 50.9 percent over 2024 figures. Tourism supported 3,941 jobs in the region and generated $18.7 million in local tax revenue.
Police Department Announces Warden Promotion
After a nationwide search was conducted with applicants from as far away as Washington State, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi, the Danville Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Totten to the position of Warden.
City to host free customer service trainings for local businesses and stakeholders
Mayor Jones urges unity 25 years after 9/11
Mayor Alonzo Jones marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Friday by challenging residents to remember not only the tragedy of that day, but also the spirit of unity and compassion that emerged in its aftermath.
Cardinal News
Published September 11Measles outreach clinic coming to Southside Virginia on Monday
The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts will offer education, immunity testing and vaccinations.
City celebrates graduation of eight small businesses
The City of Danville is celebrating the graduation of eight local small businesses from a six-week marketing workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners strengthen their holiday marketing strategies.
City celebrates graduation of eight small businesses from holiday marketing series
City posts agendas for next City Council meeting
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for a business session and a work session. The business session begins at 7 p.m. and River City TV will air it live. The work session follows. The agendas for the sessions are posted.
Visitor Spending Reached $415.2M in SoSi in 2025
Cardinal News
Published September 09A Catholic school was the first to integrate in Danville. A new plaque will commemorate its history
Sacred Heart opened in 1953. Six years later, Black students were enrolled.
Danville Transit to modify service for marathon
Danville Transit will modify fixed-route bus service from 6 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, to accommodate the Three Sisters Marathon. During that time, door-to-door service will be provided in certain fixed-route areas.
Amtrak service to pause in Danville for 9 days
Amtrak service in Danville will be temporarily suspended for nine days in October while infrastructure improvements are made near Union Station in Washington, D.C. The temporary suspension will run from Oct. 17 through Oct. 25.