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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.

Roanoke plans to close the Garden City Boulevard and Riverland Road intersection from June 15 through July 5 for drainage work tied to the Riverland Road and Star Trail parking-area project.

VDOT's Lynchburg District lists several active Pittsylvania County traffic impacts, including a Piney Forest Road through-traffic closure and flagging tied to Route 311 widening.

VDOT says most temporary lane closures on major Virginia roads will lift for Memorial Day weekend, but semi-permanent work zones remain active across the US-220, Route 58, Route 29, and I-81 travel shed.

Roanoke says multiple lanes on Orange Avenue NE near Mecca Street NE will close overnight from May 20 into May 21 for construction work.

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.

Roanoke has scheduled a multi-week intersection closure at Garden City Boulevard and Riverland Road, with detours routed via Yellow Mountain Road beginning June 15.

Danville says 2-hour timed parking enforcement now includes additional River District streets beginning May 15, 2026.

Roanoke’s Riverland Road and Star Trail parking improvements remain active with signed detours and long-duration work through fall 2026.

Transportation officials say Boone Road near Eden will close for roundabout construction, with detours posted for through traffic.

Roanoke says the natural-surface loop trail at Vic Thomas Park will close April 27 through May 4 for resurfacing while the Roanoke River Greenway remains open.

Greensboro’s latest weekly resurfacing bulletin outlines April 20-24 corridors where closures or lane shifts may affect daily travel.

Greensboro announced its April 13-17 paving window with expected daytime lane or road impacts on listed neighborhood and connector streets.

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 says annual paving operations continue April 13-17 with lane and travel impacts expected on listed streets.

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

Roanoke posted an April 3 operations alert saying Riverland Road and the Star Trail lot will see construction impacts and temporary detours.

Greensboro's March 26 paving bulletin outlines roadwork locations and daytime lane impacts for the March 30 to April 2 operations window.

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 announced March 13 that multiple streets would see daytime lane closures beginning March 16 for water-line rehabilitation phases running into July.

Greensboro's annual paving bulletin for March 9-13 and a separate Voss Street closure notice outline ongoing spring traffic impacts tied to resurfacing and utility work.

Greensboro's 2026 collection schedule shows no trash, recycling, yard-waste or bulk pickup on Memorial Day, with Monday and Tuesday routes moving one day later.

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.

City officials are inviting residents to a public community meeting on Thursday evening, May 21, where ongoing projects and neighborhood concerns will be discussed directly with leadership.

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

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

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.

Henry County's Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session on Tuesday, April 7, after the county administrator presented the proposed FY27 budget on April 2.

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.

Reidsville says its regional preventative water-quality maintenance cycle is ending, with a disinfectant transition and temporary distribution-system flushing in early April.

City officials posted a March 31 public notice opening an RFP window for legal services, with a mandatory informational session scheduled for April 16.

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

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.

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Gunshots heard outside White House, male suspect taken down by Secret Service