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Three hospitalized in Pittsylvania County shooting

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Three people were hospitalized after a shooting in Pittsylvania County early Saturday morning, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 5:04 a.m. on Nov. 7 to reported gunshots in the area of 800 North Point Lane. After arriving to the scene, first responders said they encountered two […]

Pittsylvania County, VA · 1d

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Pittsylvania County deputy, 3 juveniles among 5 injured in crash

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 · 1d
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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.

Danville, VA · 2d
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chathamstartribune.com

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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...

Danville, VA · 2d
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Rocky Mount man sentenced to 3+ years for illegal gun possession

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Rocky Mount man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a Glock 21 as a convicted felon, according to prosecutors with the Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia. Hasan Ali Muhammed, 61, also known as “Paul...

Rocky Mount, VA · 1d

WFXR

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None injured in Danville structure fire

DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Firefighters in Danville said they extinguished a duplex fire Friday afternoon, and three people made it out safely. According to the Danville Fire Department, crews responded structure fire in north Danville at 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 6. Upon arrival, firefighters said they observed smoke billowing from the back end of a […]

Danville, VA · 2d

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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.

Danville, VA · 2d

WSET

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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

WSET

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Virginia AG asks Court of Appeals to reject Soering bid to overturn Haysom conviction

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia’s attorney general is urging the Virginia Court of Appeals to reject Jens Soering’s latest effort to overturn his decades-old convictions in the 1985 stabbing deaths of Derek and Nancy Haysom in Bedford County. Soering filed a petition for a writ of actual...

Virginia · 2d

The Coconut Mama

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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…

Danville, VA · 2d

WSLS

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Virginia DMV announces seat belt campaign in City of Danville, Pittsylvania, Franklin counties

On Thursday, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced the launch of its seat belt campaign in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania and Franklin counties. This is a community-developed campaign intended to emphasize the importance of seat belts, with residents sharing their own reasons for wearing one. “These are...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 21h

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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 · 21h

chathamstartribune.com

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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...

Danville, VA · 1d

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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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15 Wrestlers Place at Averett Cougar Open

DANVILLE, Va. – Gavin Duran, RJ Robinson, Caleb Close, and Isaiah Taylor all took first place at the Averett Cougar Open on Sunday afternoon, headlining a group of 15 total placers for American University wrestling. Notable. The sophomore Duran followed two decisions with pins in the semifinal and first...

Danville, VA · 19h