Blanch
LATEST NEWS
Coach speaks out on loss of former Averett University basketball player
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Averett University community is mourning the loss of Jamael Carter, Jr., a cherished former student-athlete who passed away in a recent car crash. Jamael, a recent graduate and standout basketball player, was involved in the fatal crash that has left many grieving. For Coach Corey...
'Collaboration of Love' gears up for annual back-to-school bash in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Churches in Danville are getting together Saturday to give out over 600 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. Organizers for this event tell us that they have been working all week to prepare for the big event. The Collaboration of Love is running this annual...
Danville schools introduce 'Yondr pouch' to enforce phone-free policy
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville Public Schools unveiled the Yondr pouch, a device that magnetically locks cell phones, last week at a school board meeting. The Yondr pouch is a new enhancement for Danville Public School's cell phone-free learning initiative, Unplug2Learn, that started last year. School officials tell me...
Two men charged for allegedly robbing woman at gunpoint at Pizza Hut
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Danville Police say they have made two arrests in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at Pizza Hut on July 17. 19-year-old Jayvian Amari Davis has been arrested and charged with carjacking, armed robbery, and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. 21-year-old Phayzaun […]
Piedmont Broadcasting Hosts Chamber Business After Hours
Piedmont Broadcasting hosted the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours event on Thursday night. Over 120 business leaders from the area were in attendance for the event. Delicious food was provided by Your Black Tie Events & Travel. Piedmont Broadcasting discussed with attendees how the radio stations...
Caesar's Virginia to host hiring event in Browns Summit
BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. — Caesar's Virginia is bringing recruitment efforts to Guilford County. It is on track to open this year in Danville, Virginia, about an hour north of Greensboro. The company will hire at least 900 people for the site. In the meantime, the Danville casino's temporary site...
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
Two lawsuits, federal and state probes shackle North Carolina election board
(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits, one federal investigation and one state investigation have created quite a first 26 days of July for the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Chaired by Democrat Alan Hirsch, the panel was hit with a second litigation on Friday, this time by the state Democratic Party. Plaintiffs ask in Wake County Superior Court to have the We the People Party, approved July 16, removed from the November ballot. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.