News in Danville
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.
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.
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Published 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."
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Published 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Names Drayton as Director of Economic Development and Tourism
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.