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...s on River Street represents the largest single lodging investment in Danville's ongoing downtown revitalization, city officials said at a May 6 groundbreaking.

Danville Police and Danville Public Schools recognized 26 students who completed the Reach One mentorship program during a May 11 ceremony.

Danville says the community opening for Riverfront Park is set for May 1 with evening programming along the Dan River.

Danville Police posted an April 19 media release describing a fatal overnight shooting and requesting tips from residents with neighborhood footage or information.

Danville says economic-development and tourism director Corrie Bobe will join the Danville Regional Foundation in early May.

Danville Fire Department said crews responded Friday afternoon to a structure fire on Camp Grove Place, with minor home damage and no injuries.

Danville posted an Easter-holiday service schedule for Monday, April 6, including office and library closures while trash collection continues on its regular cycle.

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.

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.

Danville Public Works said a section of Bridge Street near Main Street closes starting April 11 for utility crossing and road restoration activity.

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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.

...ts museum exhibits, Festival in the Park, Open Mic Sundays, and other Danville-area public events.

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 will host neighborhood sessions to walk utility customers through billing, service contacts, and program updates.

Danville says small businesses can register for an April 30 procurement workshop focused on contracts, SWaM certification, and capital access.

Danville’s economic-development office renewed outreach for its April 30 procurement event aimed at helping local firms pursue larger contract opportunities.

Danville's economic-development office launched two Visit SoSi newsletters on April 2 to push event updates, tourism resources, and partner opportunities.

Danville Economic Development and Tourism announced a four-session OSHA 30 training track with registration now open.

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 economic development officials scheduled the Southern Virginia Business and Procurement Experience for April 30 to help small businesses navigate public-contract opportunities.

Danville's economic development office launched focus-group sessions to shape a new Small Business Council and future support programs.

Danville's proposed FY budget outlines gaming-revenue allocations, utility-bill changes, and a spring hearing calendar before final council adoption.

Danville economic-development staff announced a free intensive branding and messaging workshop to help local businesses sharpen marketing foundations.

Danville posted its FY27 proposed budget timeline with hearings, tax and utility-rate actions, and final budget adoption steps scheduled through June.

Danville's economic development office says a virtual briefing is set for March 6 and an in-person kickoff for March 16 as the city builds a new Small Business Council.

The city launched utility-focused public information meetings starting April 23 to share customer programs, resources, and service updates.

Caterpillar Announces Closing of its Danville Plant

Danville River District receives state approval for large-scale revitalization plan.

Fire destroys historic textile warehouse in Danville’s Schoolfield district.

Danville Civic Center Renovation Completed

Danville tornado outbreak damages North Main Street corridor.

Danville River District redevelopment plan unveiled.

Danville Science Center opens in the renovated Southern Railway station.

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