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November 06, 2009
Traffic Alert: Route 220 south blocked in Henry Co.
VDOT says traffic being shifted into northbound lanes near North Carolina lineDanville Social Security Administration office moving
The office will relocate from 875 Piney Forest Road to 3295 U.S. 29 in Market SquarePittsylvania County Supervisors appoint group to decide school’s fate
The eight-member committee includes two county supervisors and six citizens-at-largeNovember 05, 2009
Costs to operate Southside jails on the rise
Danville City jail costs have risen 10 percent over the last three yearsState needs to improve incentives for energy, official says
Virginia can’t get complacent when it comes to business and economic development, a state economic development leader saidDanville to hold public hearing on proposed animal chaining limits tonight
Danville’s pet owners will have their first chance to speak out about a proposed city ordinance that would place limits on how long dogs and cats can be tied up outsideWhat does Republican sweep mean for Perriello, 5th District in 2010?
Political pundits looking beyond the state’s GOP sweep warn that Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th District is on shaky ground in 2010 because the district’s constituents are unhappy with national policiesWill beer-and-wine sales vote spur other action in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County officials say they respect Callands-Gretna voters' Tuesday decision to allow Sunday beer-and-wine sales, but they're still uncertain whether that would prompt the rest of the county to follow suitDanville Police investigate unattended death
Danville police are investigating the death of a woman found dead in an apartment on Audubon Drive on Wednesday.November 04, 2009
Fire burns Martinsville home
Firefighters found a Park Street home fully engulfed in flames when they arrived
November 03, 2009
Perriello hires veterans caseworker
Martha Woody will work as a liaison between Southside veterans and the VAMartinsville man wins $500,000 in Virginia Lottery
Maurice Hairston, a 76-year-old truck driver, doesn't plan to quit his job
Pittsylvania County to fix train tracks to Intertape plant
An 800-foot stretch of train tracks from the Norfolk Southern main line to Ringgold West Industrial Park, where Intertape has its plant, will be getting emergency repairs.Man gets 18 months for shooting dog in Pittsylvania Co.
A Pittsylvania County circuit court judge sentenced a Sutherlin man Monday to 18 months in prison for shooting and killing his neighbor’s dog on April 24.November 02, 2009
Police release names, information about four killed in Mt. Airy shootings
Police say all four victims were related and two of them were brothers
Suspect in Mount Airy killings arrested in Henry Co.
Marcos Chavez Gonzalez was arrested early Monday morning at a motel in Henry County
Southside manufacturers see increase in business
Local manufacturers say they’re seeing marginal to substantial growth in business, yet still remain cautious about the economy.First Citizens Bank to open new branch on Monday
First Citizens Bank will move from 1500 Piney Forest Road to a 2,600-square-foot branch at 1296 Piney Forest Road in Danville on Monday, according to a news release.October 30, 2009
Danville Commonwealth’s Attorney hopefuls hold debate
Candidates for Danville Commonwealth’s Attorney talked about how they could improve Danville and why they are the better than their opponentsGW Danville students face charges after teacher punched
Police say a female student hit a teacher who tried to break up the fight
Teen faces breaking and entering charges in Danville
Danville Police have a 17-year-old in custody in connection with a breaking and entering early Friday morning.Ham’s files for bankruptcy; Danville location to remain open
Ham’s Restaurant in Danville will stay open although Ham’s Restaurants Inc. has filed for bankruptcy.October 29, 2009
Company to build solar power plant in Danville
American Municipal Power got a Clean Renewable Energy Bond from the federal governmentDanville-area jobless rate drops
Danville-area joblessness showed marked improvement in September, dropping a percentage point from August, according to the latest figures from the Virginia Employment Commission.Pittsylvania County fire victim still not identified
The victim who died in a mobile-home fire on Oct. 21 still has not been identified.Longtime Martinsville Speedway PR man dies
Dick Thompson, a pioneer in auto-racing public relations during nearly 40 years at Martinsville Speedway, died Wednesday, the track announced. He was 74.October 28, 2009
