...r Riverfront Park is set for May 1 with evening programming along the Dan River.
News
7 itemsThe 122-room extended-stay Hyatt Studios on River Street represents the largest single lodging investment in Danville's ongoing downtown revitalization, city officials said at a May 6 groundbreaking.
Greensboro's road-closures feed says resurfacing work remains active through May 16 with rotating traffic impacts.
Roanoke says delayed B-Week routes are being completed this week and regular curbside recycling pickup is set to resume the week of May 4.
Danville says economic-development and tourism director Corrie Bobe will join the Danville Regional Foundation in early May.
Danville economic development officials said a new Hyatt Studios hotel project in the River District marks the city's fourth Community Development Entity investment using NMTC financing.
Danville marked the start of North Main Hill construction, with city-backed investment and a spring 2027 completion target for new commercial space.
Sports
20 items...Appomattox County varsity baseball team has an away conference game @ Dan River (Ringgold, VA) on Thursday, May 21 @ 5:30p.
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Dan River Wildcat coverage across scores, pep-band nights, and Pittsylvania community reporting.
Danville says 2-hour timed parking enforcement now includes additional River District streets beginning May 15, 2026.
Danville says Spring Street between Market and North Union streets remains closed for roughly seven weeks as parking deck work advances.
City crews scheduled milling and paving work across multiple Greensboro streets with daytime lane shifts and temporary closures.
Danville posted an April 15 notice that timed parking enforcement expands May 15 on several River District streets after a 30-day public notice window.
Greensboro announced its April 13-17 paving window with expected daytime lane or road impacts on listed neighborhood and connector streets.
Roanoke posted an April 3 operations alert saying Riverland Road and the Star Trail lot will see construction impacts and temporary detours.
Greensboro's latest paving bulletin identifies lane and road impacts through April 2 as part of the city's 2026 resurfacing program.
Greensboro's March 2 update outlines downtown parking management changes tied to enforcement, access, and curbside operations planning.
Greensboro transportation officials say resurfacing and lane control work continued across multiple streets in the March 9-13 weekly paving cycle.
Events
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Danville City Council will hold a business session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, followed by a work session, with both meetings open to the public at the Municipal Building.
Danville officials scheduled a May 1 opening event for Riverfront Park, marking the transition from project buildout to regular public use.
Danville is inviting residents to a May 1 launch celebration for the new Riverfront Park, with traffic and attendance impacts expected around the downtown waterfront.
Danville posted the next City Council agenda for Tuesday, April 7, with a 7 p.m. business session at the Municipal Building and River City TV broadcast.
Danville's economic development office launched focus-group sessions to shape a new Small Business Council and future support programs.
Danville economic-development staff announced a free intensive branding and messaging workshop to help local businesses sharpen marketing foundations.
Greensboro public works notices show annual paving crews continuing March 9-13, with rotating closures and lane controls that can affect neighborhood travel windows.
History
6 itemsDanville River District receives state approval for large-scale revitalization plan.
Danville River District redevelopment plan unveiled.
Danville’s Riverwalk Trail Extension Opens
Danville River District officially designated for urban revitalization
Danville opens its rebuilt White Mill pedestrian riverfront walkway
Danville Police Launch “River District Patrol Unit”
Distillery + Knowledge
7 itemsOfficial school homepage for Dan River High School.
Dan River HS resource link for local schedules, event notices, athletics, or campus updates.
Dan River HS resource link for local schedules, event notices, athletics, or campus updates.
Dan River HS resource link for local schedules, event notices, athletics, or campus updates.
Dan River HS resource link for local schedules, event notices, athletics, or campus updates.
Dan River HS resource link for local schedules, event notices, athletics, or campus updates.
Dan River HS resource link for local schedules, event notices, athletics, or campus updates.
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