God's Storehouse Names Suzie Vaughan Executive Director
Vaughan will train alongside Karen Harris, who retires Jan. 29 after 14 years leading the Danville food pantry.
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Should your community spend more on food pantries as demand grows?
Danville News
Danville news covers city government, Pittsylvania County, Danville City Public Schools, business and public safety in this historic Virginia city. Reporting reaches neighborhoods and surrounding counties.
Politics
Live Poll
Do you trust Danville's local government to make the city better for residents?
Frazier Wins Danville Council Seat
Shakeva Frazier becomes the first woman elected to Danville City Council since 2010, while James Bucker loses his seat.
Crime
Live Poll
Should healthcare firms face stricter oversight regarding their billing practices in government-funded programs?
Negril Incorporated Settles Medicaid Fraud Allegations
The Danville healthcare company agrees to pay over $1.8 million to resolve claims regarding improper billing practices.
Finance
Live Poll
Should your city give retirees cost of living raises when inflation has eroded their pensions?
Danville Council Lifts Retiree Cost of Living Ban
The city council unanimously rescinded a 2013 provision that barred cost of living adjustments for retirees.
Entertainment
Live Poll
Do you think local tourism promotion is helping businesses in your area?
Visit SoSi Wins Two IEDC Excellence Awards
The regional tourism program earned Gold recognition for its digital video series and its cross-border ambassador initiative.
Business
Institute Names Sarah L. Brown Chief of Staff
The newly created role will support the institute's president as a senior strategic partner.
The beat runs across Danville city hall and the Pittsylvania County board of supervisors, Danville City Public Schools and the manufacturing, casino and health care employers shaping the local economy. From the Old West End and Millionaire's Row to Downtown Danville, North Main and the River District, neighborhood reporting extends through the city and into Henry County and Caswell County, NC, where a story crosses the line. The Danville Otterbots bring a summer collegiate baseball season to the city that contributes to downtown activity and civic engagement around the River District. Casino gaming operations approved in recent years have added a new economic and regulatory dimension to Danville coverage, with employment, tax revenue and land-use decisions tied to gaming now recurring as local government subjects.
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