News in Danville
Cardinal News
Published September 08Cardinal Commerce Notes: Brookneal-based Foster Fuels to be sold to Georgia company
Plus: Danville names a new head of economic development and tourism, and Virginia has opened applications for a new solar interconnection grant program.
Cardinal News
Published September 05Amtrak infrastructure work will temporarily reduce train service in Virginia
Passenger rail options in Roanoke and Lynchburg will be scaled back and service to Danville will be eliminated during Amtrak’s nine-day "Pause for Progress" project.
DPD shares marathon road closures, events
The Police Department is sharing details on upcoming community events, including road closures scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the Three Sisters Marathon, plus programs and activities planned through the fall.
City names new director of economic development
Following a national search, City Manager Ken Larking announced earlier this week the selection of Kelly Drayton as the next director of the Danville Office of Economic Development and Tourism. Drayton's first day will be Dec. 1.
Upcoming Events and More
The Danville Police Department is making everyone aware of several upcoming events, including road closures and information for the Three Sisters Marathon set for Saturday, Sept. 12. See below for more details.
City Names Drayton as Director of Economic Development and Tourism
City launching residential housing programs
The City of Danville is launching two new programs to help residents city with the upfront costs of buying or renting a home. Properties and rental units must be located within the city of Danville.
House Fire in South-Central Danville
Danville Fire Department Responds to Residential Structure Fire
Residential Fire Response
Danville Fire Department Responds to Residential Structure Fire
City to host free digital marketing workshop
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism will host Reach Without the Click: Zero-Click Website Analysis, a free digital marketing workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Dan River Falls.
City posts agenda for next City Council meeting
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 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.