Danville Local Desk

Danville's economic-development office says applications for Visit SoSi tourism sponsorships will open July 6 and close August 14.

Danville says 28 professionals completed the OSHA 30 General Industry Safety and Health Training series hosted with GENEDGE.

Franklin County's administrator and board chair issued a public statement on how the county evaluates economic-development prospects.

Danville is seeking proposals for a citywide strategic-planning project tied to Council priorities, PLAN Danville and 16 departmental action plans.

Talalay Global plans a Reidsville manufacturing operation with 52 jobs, a 125,000-square-foot lease and an early 2027 startup target.

Danville Police say 10 new officers were pinned at 1 Community Way and graduated from the Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy.

Roanoke says the Mill Mountain Star and Berglund Center will be lit red, white and blue July 1-5 for America's 250th anniversary.

Greensboro Complex says the World Ninja League Championships feature more than 2,900 athletes from 10 countries during a June 18-23 run.

VDOT will meet with Patrick County residents June 23 in Meadows of Dan on traffic management and construction impacts for Route 58 widening.

RVARC's rural long-range transportation survey is open through June 30 for Franklin County, Rocky Mount and other Roanoke-Alleghany communities.

The Martinsville Mustangs have home dates listed June 1, 3, 5 and 7 at Hooker Field at Lou Whitaker Park as summer baseball moves into June.

Greensboro says Fulton Street will close from West Gate City Boulevard to Spring Garden Street on weekdays from May 26 through June 30 for stormwater replacement work.

Martinsville Public Works has posted its July 2026 paving list, with work planned for six named street segments and Liberty Street tentatively set for night paving.

VDOT's Salem District says Route 220 and Route 419 work remains active in Roanoke County, with diverging-diamond construction, lane closures, and new intersection traffic patterns.

Greensboro says lanes on West Market Street from Greene Street to Elm Street are closed May 20-22 for crosswalk work tied to the Greene Street streetscape project.

Greensboro says multiple lanes on West Market Street between Greene and Elm will be closed May 20 through May 22 for crosswalk repairs tied to the Greene Street streetscape project.

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Pittsylvania County and the Town of Hurt will hold two public meetings on a potential CDBG application for water-treatment upgrades.

Greensboro's Collaborative Action Network will host a public community-safety meeting from 9-11 a.m. June 27 at the Kellin Foundation.

Greensboro City Council will reconvene its adjourned June 16 meeting at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber.

Greensboro's Office of Business Opportunity will host Connect & Grow for business owners, entrepreneurs and vendors June 30 at Barber Park.

A tighter June 12-14 guide highlights Sean of the South in Danville, the Bassett Pro Rodeo, Piedmont Arts entries, Spencer-Penn storytime, Infinity Acres and Danville library and museum picks.

CEA Summit East returns to the IALR Conference Center September 15-16 with new greenhouse sessions inside the CEA Innovation Center.

Danville's Visit SoSi program received a $30,000 Virginia Tourism Corporation marketing grant to support a campaign aimed at regional travelers and overnight visitation.

A fresh June 8-14 guide highlights Piedmont Arts classes and camps, Danville library family events, museum fallback options, a free Ridgeway concert and a Juneteenth-linked Sunday outing.

Martinsville's comprehensive plan update is scheduled for a Planning Commission final review worksession at 4 p.m. June 8.

Guilford Creek Week runs May 30-June 6 with events across Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville and county sites.

GetStarNews fuel watch is showing regular gasoline in a $4.12 to $4.53 VA/NC regional range, while Martinsville drivers keep checking station-level GasBuddy reports before choosing where to fill up.

The Martinsville Bulletin highlights “Fast Track 2026,” focusing on people, projects, and community stories tied to the area’s development. Market: Martinsville, VA Outlet: Martinsville Bulletin Published: 2026-03-07 ...

U.S. President George W. Bush announced the military action in a televised address, stating the goal was to disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction and end Saddam Hussein’s regime

Bush’s “Axis of Evil” speech. In his State of the Union address, President Bush labeled Iraq, Iran, and North Korea an “Axis of Evil,” accusing them of sponsoring terror and seeking weapons of mass destruction

Tornado touches down near Elon, NC (north of Greensboro), damaging homes and businesses.

Roanoke’s Valley Metro Unveils First Hybrid Buses