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

VDOT says Route 864, Bradshaw Road, will close to through traffic June 22 through July 2 for a bridge replacement over a tributary of Mason Creek.

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 City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget with a 79.85-cent city property-tax rate and new investments in public safety, parks, infrastructure and water quality.

Martinsville, Henry County, Danville, Roanoke and Greensboro have posted June 19 office and service notes for Juneteenth.

Greensboro says customers unloading at the Transfer Station or White Street Landfill must wear a safety vest or reflective outerwear and closed-toed shoes.

Roanoke says residents can use air-conditioned cooling spaces and drinking water at libraries, Belmont Presbyterian Church and The Hope Center.

Rockingham County says county utility customers in parts of southwest Rockingham County should boil water after repairs and pressure loss.

Greensboro says its June 15-18 paving cycle will affect neighborhood streets, with alternate lanes or full closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Roanoke and Virginia officials say the Austrian life sciences company will create 435 jobs and build its first U.S. headquarters in the city.

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

Patrick & Henry Community College says applications for its fall 2026 Physical Therapist Assistant cohort are open through 5 p.m. June 26.

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

Greensboro drivers have several June traffic notes to watch, including South Elm-Eugene, West Market, Huffine Mill and the upcoming Greene Street two-way conversion.

The Southside Health District is asking unvaccinated people or anyone with symptoms to skip large crowded events in the Buckingham outbreak area.

Lane closures on Orange Ave NE near Mecca Street NE during evening/overnight hours. City infrastructure work continues Wed May 20. Allow extra travel time or use alternate routes.

Ongoing widening project adding third lane in both directions. $179M design-build contract. Extended construction period expected. VDOT Salem District.

Graduation ceremony traffic expected near Henry County high school campuses through late May. Two-lane cone-separated entry at venues. Arrive early. Affects US-220, US-58, VA-57 near school entrances.