Kendall Davis
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Martinsville’s school superintendent says he was not invited to speak at reversion presentations
The superintendent believes the 2022 reversion date the city is pushing for would hurt his students’ success. → Read More
Public hearings on Martinsville town reversion set for September
The Henry County Board of Supervisors approved a settlement agreement on reversion, moving the process forward. → Read More
Henry County jail on track to be complete in February 2022
Construction on the new Henry County jail started in 2019 and is seven months from completion. → Read More
Martinsville restaurant closes due to lack of staff as city sees 8.2% unemployment
Staffing issues have hit two restaurants, forcing one to close for good. City Council member Chad Martin says the city needs people to return to work. → Read More
Danville opens ‘Storywalk Trail’ as addition to Riverwalk Trail
The trail is a loop on the city’s Riverwalk Trail, where children’s books will be on display. → Read More
COVID-19 exposure reported following Pittsylvania County School Board meeting
The department of health has identified a positive COVID-19 case from the meeting. → Read More
COVID-19 hospitalizations at SOVAH Health more than double in one week
COVID-19 hospitalizations at SOVAH Health Danville and Martinsville have more than doubled over the last week. → Read More
Danville’s Vice Mayor speaks out on city’s low vaccination rates
As Danville’s fully vaccinated rates have slowed down and are still below 40%, the city’s vice mayor, who is also a doctor, took to social media to voice his concerns. → Read More
Bridge in Pittsylvania County named after local civil right leader, Clyde Banks Sr.
The Pittsylvania Board of Supervisors officially renamed the Chatham south bridge on Highway 29. → Read More
Black Brand, a black chamber of commerce, opens a chapter in Danville
Hampton Roads based Black Brand is opening their first expansion chapter in Danville, bringing resources to help Black owned businesses in the region grow. → Read More
Danville Police Bike Patrol to host “Pedal with Police”
Danville's Bike Patrol unit hopes to connect with young bike riders with a new event next week. → Read More
Parking spaces on sale for annual 4th of July celebration in Danville
Parking spaces are $25 and sales raise money for the future riverfront park. → Read More
Two music festivals in Pittsylvania County approved, with one pending approval
Music festivals will go at the Blue Ridge Amphitheater- despite some residents' concerns about traffic. → Read More
Danville plans to improve neighborhood parks
Danville Parks and Recreation is looking for input on residential parks to plan for improvements. → Read More
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors discusses new ordinances for larger music festivals
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival slated for this fall is expected to bring tens of thousands to the region. → Read More
Henry County man pleads guilty to killing pregnant woman
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man in Henry County has pleaded guilty to the murder of a pregnant woman. Thomas McDowell pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and two other gun charges for the 2020 death of Krystal McReynolds. She was pregnant at the time of her death. She was shot in the face. McDowell will be sentenced this September. All rights reserved. → Read More
Danville Police and youth build relationships at the Danville Police Youth Academy
The Danville Police Department will hold its Youth Police Academy for the next three weeks. → Read More
Henry County School leaders will have to decide how to use city schools
The County Board of Supervisors brought up the possibility of Martinsville High School closing after reversion. → Read More
God’s Storehouse in Danville builds greenhouse in community garden
God’s Storehouse in Danville is getting ready to ramp up produce production. → Read More
God’s Storehouse is building a greenhouse to extend their Urban Farm
God’s Storehouse in Danville is adding a greenhouse to expand their Urban Farm program. → Read More