Makayla Shelton
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Danville challenges community to read one million books in honor of Read Across America Week
Forest Hills and School Field Elementary School students were given picture books to take home to begin the one million book mission. → Read More
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares shares words of encouragement to Liberty students
He also spoke to law students about criminal justice reform and the role of state government. → Read More
Freehouse Meadows of Dan Brewery to soon open as first in Patrick County
It will include a taproom, an event space, an Airbnb and a restaurant with riverfront views. → Read More
Martinsville City Council to take a tour through the Southside neighborhood and hear from residents
They previously discussed the use of ARPA funds to demolish some of the decaying, empty homes. → Read More
Danville’s House of Hope to host first ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ walk
Coldest Night of the Year helps raise money for those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. → Read More
Venardos Circus to return to Lynchburg for first time since 2019
The Broadway-style show features contortionists, acrobats, comedians, aerialists, an escape artist, and much more. → Read More
Gleaning for the World seeks donations for those affected by disasters in Ohio and Turkey
Gleaning for the World is collecting bottled water and monetary donations in front of Best Buy in Lynchburg. → Read More
Martinsville’s Community Storehouse to offer food delivery and cut down on distribution wait times
The pantry is appointment based so that clients no longer have to wait in long lines. → Read More
Caesars Virginia to hold 12-week Dealer Training Academy for aspiring locals
Caesars hosted its third Dealer Academy hiring event at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex Wednesday. → Read More
Piedmont Arts holds groundbreaking for community pollinator garden and trail
The trail will be 1200-feet long and will one day connect to the Dick and Willie Trail. → Read More
United Way of Henry County and Martinsville to hire first Spanish-speaking community health worker
The employee will help connect Spanish speakers in the area with health resources. → Read More
Virginia Museum of Natural History welcomes modern-day Dinosaur Discoveries exhibit
The exhibit explores how current thinking of dinosaur biology has changed over the past two decades. → Read More
Construction underway for Danville’s first splash pad
The park will have multiple water features for all different age groups, a playground, and picnic area. → Read More
Patrick & Henry Community College welding students receive new lab with cutting-edge technology
The space includes new welding simulators, a fabrication lab, and even welding robots. → Read More
Caesars Virginia holds supplier outreach event to partner with local businesses
The sessions focused on operational needs outside of construction including food and beverage, technology, and more. → Read More
Renovations underway at George Washington High School, track almost complete
The renovations began last summer after voters approved the 1% sales tax increase. → Read More
Danville Public Schools to receive two additional School Resource Officers
The new SRO for the elementary schools will start in February. → Read More
Texas Roadhouse headed to Danville, bringing around 200 jobs
Texas Roadhouse will be opening at the Danville Mall next to the Starbucks and Aspen Dental. → Read More
Danville Utilities to raise customer rates in response to inflation
Customers who use around 1,000 kilowatt hours per month would see an increase of about 50 cent per month. → Read More
Averett University celebrates annual Founders’ Day and the life of professor Robert Marsh
Professor Marsh began teaching at Averett in 1969 and stayed there for 54 years – the longest of any professor. → Read More