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Danville Elects First Woman To City Council In 16 Years

In January, Shakeva Frazier will make history when she raises her right hand and is sworn in as a member of Danville City Council. Frazier won the seat in the November 3 election. The last woman to serve on Danville’s city council was also a Black woman, Ruby Archie, who...

Danville, VA · 7h
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Graham city council docks mayor’s pay $260 to reimburse city for conference council didn’t agree to

A very pregnant mayor Chelsea Dickey spent Tuesday night arguing with council members who continued to press her to pay a $260 bill they said she had incurred for going to a Main Street organization conference earlier this year. The council had instructed her at its July meeting to pay...

Graham, NC · 1d
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Reidsville native Dionte Neal scores career-high 26 points in UNC Greensboro win

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Reidsville native Dionte Neal had a career night and helped lead UNC Greensboro to its second victory of the season on Wednesday night. Neal scored a career-high 26 points, a career-high 8 assists, and a career-high 3 steals to help UNCG overcome a 2-point halftime deficit and defeat the Lees-McRae Bobcats […]

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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Trojans Make A Statement Before Season Tips Off

Virginia State University’s men’s basketball team closed its preseason schedule with a 94-54 victory over Averett University on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at home. The Trojans used a strong second-half performance to secure the 40-point win ahead of their regular season opener. The victory gave Virginia State an opportunity...

Ettrick, VA · 2d
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Hannah Harper brings 'Behind This Guitar Tour' to Caesars Virginia

Country singer and 2026 "American Idol" winner Hannah Harper will bring her "Behind This Guitar Tour 2027" to The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia on Saturday, March 6, 2027. Harper made "American Idol" history in May when she became the first female country artist to win the televised singing competition since Carrie Underwood took the crown more than two decades ago in 2005.

Danville, VA · 2d

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Habitat for Humanity celebrates Reidsville home dedication for local family

REIDSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A Reidsville family finally has a home to call their own.   Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro celebrated a new home for Kystal Galloway and her two daughters on Rosemont Drive in Reidsville. Volunteers, community partners and supporters joined the family for the house’s dedication on Thursday morning.  Galloway is excited to give […]

Reidsville, NC · 19h

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Celebrate The Holidays at Caesars Virginia

From holiday shows featuring award-winning artists Derek Hough & Chris Isaak at The Pantheon, specially curated holiday menus at Ramsay’s Kitchen and The Spa and a chance to drive off in two new Cadillacs, Caesars Virginia is spreading the joy this holiday season. PROMOTIONS. SATURDAY, DEC. 19 | Two...

Danville, VA · 3d

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UPDATED COUNT: Razor-thin margin of 3 votes separates winning, losing school board candidates

The approval of several hundred more ballots from last week’s election has catapulted the first runner up in this year’s school board race to within 3 votes of the winner’s circle. In the initial vote totals from Election Night, Brandy Whittaker had found herself 55 votes behind...

Alamance County, NC · 2d

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George Washington runs past Magna Vista for third straight district title

If the Piedmont District championship trophy spends too much more time at George Washington High School, it’s going to have to start paying rent and groceries. For the third consecutive year GW squared off against Magna Vista for the Piedmont title and for the third year straight the Eagles emerged victorious as GW turned in a dominant performance in the second half for a 45-19 victory over the Warriors in the regular-season finale for both squads Friday night.

Ridgeway, VA · 2d

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Danville-Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce celebrates 25 years of business growth

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Nearly 400 business and community leaders gathered Thursday night at Caesars Virginia to celebrate the Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s 25th anniversary and reflect on its impact across the region. The chamber was formed July 1, 2001, through the merger of the Danville Area...

Danville, VA · 8h

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Men’s basketball falls just short in road thriller to Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Averett University men's basketball nearly completed a remarkable comeback Wednesday night, erasing a 15-point second-half deficit before falling just short in a heartbreaking 69-68 road loss to Greensboro College at Hanes Gymnasium. Averett (1-1) had one final opportunity to steal the victory in the closing seconds...

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Holiday market, concerts and comedy planned in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A holiday market, live concerts, a family carnival and a comedy show are scheduled in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend. The 38th annual Stocked market is happening Friday through Sunday at the Berglund Center. The market is the Junior League of Roanoke Valley’s...

Roanoke, VA · 21h

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DPS announces District Teacher of the Year

Park Avenue Elementary School 5th Grade Science Teacher Courtney Cramer has been named the 2028 Danville Public Schools (DPS) Teacher of the Year. A five-year teaching veteran, Cramer has a bachelor’s degree with an elementary education endorsement from Mary Baldwin University. Prior to becoming a teacher, Cramer worked in the golf and landscaping industry. In the community, she is a VFW Post 647 Ladies Auxiliary Member.

Danville, VA · 2d

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They Grow the Best Flowers and Strawberries in North Carolina

There’s a picture of America that never goes out of style. A farm stand at the edge of a gravel lot. A hand-lettered sign. Buckets of zinnias by the register, a flat of strawberries still warm from the field, and someone behind the table who can tell you exactly where it all came from.

Orange County, NC · 1d

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Graham city council votes against gated development off Moore St. & Hanford Rd.

A long-simmering rezoning controversy seemingly came to a close on Tuesday night as Graham’s city council voted unanimously against a rezoning requested by an Ohio developer for what would have been Graham’s first gated community. Developer Michael Watson’s third set of plans for White Rock Estates, near the...

Graham, NC · 1d