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DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A Danville man was struck and killed along Piney Forest Road Sunday, July 3, 2022. Danville Police said it happened at 10:20 p.m. in the 1200 block in front of Walmart. Police said 67-year-old Raymond Saunders stepped into traffic and was hit by a Chevy...

DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — A man lost his life Sunday night in Danville after he reportedly stepped into traffic along Piney Forest Road and was hit by a vehicle. According to Capt. Steve Richardson with the Danville Police Department, the incident was called in at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 3 from the 1200 block of Piney Forest Road.

A key milestone is in reach for the construction of the Caesars Virginia Casino in Danville, Virginia. Two years ago voters in Danville agreed to allow Caesars to operate a casino at the former Dan River Mills Schoolfield plant site. That meant the site would have to be prepared for construction of the casino and the former plant demolished to clear the way.

Danville’s only animal shelter has seen the number of animals coming through the organization’s doors more than double over the last two months, from around 200 in May to almost 500 in June. “It’s significant,” said Paulette Dean, director of the Danville Area Humane Society. “ We (get...

A man who shot his supervisor in head at his work place last year will serve seven years in prison. Jaivon Alonzo Scott, 33, got a total of 18 years in prison for malicious wounding and two weapons counts. A Danville Circuit Court Judge last week suspended seven years during a sentencing hearing.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — A Henry County man is facing numerous charges after he reportedly broke into a Martinsville church while trying to escape from police following a shooting. According to the Martinsville Police Department, officers responded to shots being fired in the roadway near the Food Lion on...

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The suspected gunman in a Fourth of July parade shooting “seriously contemplated” committing a second shooting in Madison after he left Highland Park — where he is accused of killing seven and wounding several others. A judge denied bond on Wednesday for Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, 21, who was charged with […]

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new performing arts theatre is coming to the River District. Smokestack Theatre Company is having its grand opening Thursday at noon. The theatre will be open for tours, and purchase of tickets and merchandise. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the opening show “Rumors” will start at...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 44-year-old Henry County woman pleaded guilty to one of the charges in her role in the Capitol Riots on January 6th. On Wednesday, Jamie Ferguson of Collinsville pleaded guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a capitol building in a conference call with the U.S. Magistrate.

ROANOKE, Va. – We’ve already been dealing with severe storms and more could be coming our way through this evening and later tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for 13 cities and counties in our viewing area, including Lynchburg, Danville, and Martinsville. These...

Courtesy of RaymondClarkeImages (CC2.0) Nine fatal crashes occurred over the 4th of July holiday weekend on Virginia’s roadways, according to a preliminary count by the state police.

Danville City Council Tuesday voted 6-3 to remove the dam near the former Long Mill. It’s a five-foot high, 1,150 foot wide low head dam built back in 1894 by Dan River Mills to power units on both sides of the Dan River. According to the American Society of...

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Danville City Council voted Tuesday evening to remove the Long Mill Dam, the topic of a debate for more than a decade. The opposing votes were concerned about potential low river levels without a dam in place, while the pro-removal votes are looking toward more development and better fishing.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - On Wednesday, Virginia Housing announced that 25 housing and redevelopment authorities across the commonwealth are receiving a total of $46 million in grant money for current and new public housing projects. That grant money will be going to a handful of locations in Southwest Virginia, including...

YANCEYVILLE, N.C. — A man was arrested after being accused of shooting and killing a woman in Yanceyville. Police said 20-year-old Ky'Un Thompson of Danville is facing a charge of first-degree murder. The Caswell County Sheriff's Office said they got a call about a shooting on West Church Street...

Recently, Dan River High School's soccer and outdoor track teams each held separate award ceremonies in June. The Wildcats' girls' soccer team held its ceremony in the school cafeteria. Dan River celebrated their season, one where they set new records in the following: Best record (13-4-1), most shutouts (7), most team goals (67), and most players to score a goal (14).

YANCEYVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Virginia man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in North Carolina. The Caswell County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Ky’Un Talik Thompson of Danville, Virginia, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Kimora Johnson, of Yanceyville, North Carolina.

DANVILLE, Va. – After years of debate, Danville’s Long Mill Dam will be coming down. Danville City Council voted on Tuesday to remove the low-head hydraulic dam due to safety concerns. They say with more development moving into the area, like the White Mill Building and Riverfront Park,...

RICHMOND, VA (WVNS) – Preliminary reports indicate the 2022 Independence Day weekend proved deadly for nine individuals, including three motorcyclists, across Virginia. The counting period began at 12:01 a.m. Friday July 1, 2022 and ended at midnight on Monday July 4, 2022. The statistics are measured as part of the Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.). […]