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Pittsylvania County deputy, 3 juveniles among 5 injured in crash Saturday

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A two-vehicle crash involving a Pittsylvania County deputy midday Saturday injured one adult, three juveniles and the deputy, Virginia State Police told WDBJ7. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office also confirmed the crash in a statement. The incident happened around 11:58 a.m. Nov. 7 at...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 12h

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Pantry Fried Chicken serves up crunchy chicken, friendly service in Danville

DANVILLE, Va. — Hot fried chicken and a friendly greeting made a good first impression during my visit to the newly opened Pantry Fried Chicken at 920 S. Main St., Danville. It is adjacent to Danville Community College. Employees smiled as I walked through the door and said, “Welcome...

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Everyone Overlooks This Virginia City, But Its Homes Still Sell For Under $160,000

Most people couldn’t find Danville, Virginia on a map, and those people are missing out on one of the best-kept secrets in the entire state. This southern Virginia city sits right on the North Carolina border, and it’s been quietly offering something that most of the state stopped offering a long time ago: affordable homes, genuine history, and a pace of life that doesn’t require a therapist to manage.

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Three removed from Danville residential fire

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Three people were removed from a residential fire Friday, November 6, according to the Danville Fire Department. Firefighters say they responded at 3:15 p.m. to a structure fire in North Danville, where smoke was coming from the back of a two-story duplex. Two crews started a...

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Danville native inducted into Liberty Hall of Fame

A former local football star and long-time Danville educator got a big honor from his alma mater last weekend. Donald Smith was one of seven athletes inducted into the Liberty University Sports Hall of Fame. They were honored during halftime of the Flames home game against New Mexico at Williams...

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Danville rescinds COLA restriction for retirees

Danville City Council rescinded an ordinance preventing cost of living adjustments for retirees, enabling a discussion to correct course for the next fiscal year. Thursday's unanimous vote rescinded and repealed the section of Danville City Code Section 32-75, passed in 2013, which prevented the city from even considering cost of living adjustments for the city's retirees, several dozen of whom stood witness to the action after having received no cost of living adjustment since 2008.

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City of Danville to host ‘unclaimed property money search event’

DANVILLE, Va. – The City of Danville announced that their treasurer’s office, along with the Virginia Department of the Treasury (VTD), will be hosting an unclaimed property money search event on Thursday, Nov. 12. The event is aimed at helping residents claim owed funds they may not know...

Danville, VA · 9h

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Danville's incoming city council member, in her own words

Incoming city council member Shakeva Frazier finished a strong second in the total votes at 6,485, behind only Alonzo Jones's 6,546 and better than three other current council members (Bryant Hood 6,190; Gary Miller 6,050; and James Buckner, 4,889). She had the strongest turnout on Election Day with 3,592 votes.

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Firefighters respond to 2 fires overnight, one structure hit by lightning: Officials

(WSET) — Ringgold Volunteer Fire & Rescue said firefighters battled two structure fires overnight, one of which was hit by lightning. At 4:45 a.m., Stations 23,24,33,&34 were called to the 800 Block of Barker Road for a reported fire involving an outbuilding, officials said. According to officials, E233 arrived...

Ringgold, VA · 2d

Country Herald

Rockingham County, NC Drug Bust: Woman Arrested After K-9 Search

EDEN, NC — A routine patrol in Rockingham County turned into a felony drug arrest Thursday, Nov. 5, after deputies stopped a vehicle displaying a reported lost or stolen North Carolina registration plate and discovered suspected methamphetamine during their investigation.

Rockingham County, NC · 2d

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Virginia pasta plant to close, cutting 251 jobs between Christmas and New Year’s

Buitoni plans to permanently close its pasta plant in Danville, Virginia, on December 28, adding to a recent run of food factory closure announcements. The shutdown is expected to eliminate…

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North Carolina A&T Marching Band Returns to Danville Christmas Parade

The Danville Riverview Rotary Club is proud to announce the return of the renowned North Carolina A&T Blue and Gold Marching Machine to the 2026 Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade, taking place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in downtown Danville. Known for their electrifying performances, precision marching, and...

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Chatham edges Dan River 23-17 in Dogwood District showdown

CHATHAM, Va. (WSET) — Chatham held off a late challenge from Dan River to win a tight Dogwood District matchup. Dan River struck first after driving deep into Cavaliers territory. Jamar Kirby threw toward the end zone, but the pass fell incomplete with tight coverage. Facing fourth down, the...

Chatham, VA · 2d

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1st and 10 Game of the Week: GW Danville defeats Magna Vista 45-19 to claim Piedmont District championship, finish undef

George Washington High School capped off a perfect regular season Friday night, defeating Magna Vista 45-19 to capture another Piedmont District championship. Both teams entered the highly anticipated matchup undefeated at 9-0, with the district title and bragging rights on the line. The Eagles were looking to repeat last year’s...

Ridgeway, VA · 2d

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Firebirds battle past Rockingham County, 41-25, to open playoffs

Southern Nash opened the 5-A playoffs with a 41-25 win over Rockingham County behind three rushing touchdowns from D.J. Baker and 196 rushing yards from Kee’Brion Smith.

Wentworth, NC · 2d

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Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 11, Week 10 of College Football Preview

(WFXR) – WFXR Sports Director Jermaine Ferrell gives us a look at Week 11 of the high school football season with the Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview. We’re also previewing Week 10 of the College Football season. The Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Game of the Week in the Week 11 regular season finale has for […]

Ridgeway, VA · 2d

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