Danville News

A conference for current and future women business owners will be held on Wednesday, May 30, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Danville Community College's Foundation Hall.

Computer Repair owner Joshua Payne works on a software he designed to control and manage solar power systems at his store on Piney Forest Road.

"I guess I'm just blessed," said Gretchen Clark, who founded engineering firm Reynolds-Clark Development with partner Tim Reynolds in Gretna in 2004.

May 27, 2012 -- The high school summer Advanced Learning Internship Program at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research has extended its deadline.

Around 11 a.m., a 2005 Hyundai driven by a Pittsylvania County female was traveling east on Christopher Lane when the pedestrian ran across the street into the path of the vehicle, according to Danville Police Department investigation.

A conference for current and future women business owners will be held on Wednesday, May 30, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Danville Community College's Foundation Hall.

The freshman congressman stopped by several businesses in Southside on Thursday and is planning to be attend several Memorial Day events in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

About 18 months ago, the Danville Regional Foundation took Danville City Council and other city leaders on a trip to Greenville, S.C., to see what that city had done to revitalize its downtown.

U.S. Green Energy Corp. is working to finish its 28,000-square-foot facility in Cane Creek Centre now that the Industrial Development Authority of Danville loaned the company $500,000. The authority approved the loan that must be paid back within five years with 4 percent interest during a March 8 meeting, said IDA chairman Richard Turner.

W. Townes Lea Elementary School is a memory now, a nagging reminder of what needs to be done in a school system that still has more space than it needs and more schools to close.

Carlton Hartis and owner Ed Irvin work at their recording studio in Danville. River City Recording is now open at 661 Arnett Blvd.

There have been reports of a man trying to get kids in his car in Danville. At about 9 p.m. Tuesday just minutes from an elementary school, police are saying a man sat waiting to lure children into his car at the intersection of Campbell Street and Noble Avenue.

To make the past come alive for the Dan River Region's high school seniors, the Danville Historical Society is offering two $250 scholarships this year that will get students directly involved in historic preservation.

Qualified residents saved an estimated $731,000 in fees by using the Building Economic Success Together coalition's free tax preparation this past tax season.

W. Townes Lea Elementary School principal Judy Cox dances with faculty and students at an end of the year celebration thrown for parents, students and faculty to say goodbye to the school due to it not reopening next school year.

After running the stop sign and hitting another vehicle, this Altima struck a tree in the front yard of 703 Hughes St.

Sister Katherine Johnson , 15, support staff Nancy Newton, sister Gabrielle Johnson, 13, and Megan Melton participated in the Angelman Syndrome Foundation Walk at Angler's Park in Danville on Saturday for Max Johnson, 11 .

Retiring School Superintendent Paul Stapleton was honored on Thursday morning with the announcement of a $1,000 scholarship established in his name.

Retiring School Superintendent Paul Stapleton was honored on Thursday morning with the announcement of a $1,000 scholarship established in his name.

Retiring School Superintendent Paul Stapleton was honored on Thursday morning with the announcement of a $1,000 scholarship established in his name.