Coverage of local events in Danville, Martinsville

November 03, 2009

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

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 opponents

GW 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 government

Danville-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.

October 28, 2009

Danny Marshall has 2-1 cash lead in 14th District race

Marshall and challenger Seward Anderson have raised more than $450,000 this election cycle and have spent nearly $370,000.

Danville Police issue gas pump advisory

The department said gas spills have been reported as a result of the gas nozzle being left locked open when it was hung back up on the fuel pump

Two found dead in Henry Co. home

A man and woman in their 80's were found after a well-being check, at a home in the Spencer area of the county

October 27, 2009

Woman charged in deadly Henry Co. crash

One woman is facing charges following a deadly crash in Henry County.

Five Virginia correctional officers charged in K-9 fondling

Five Virginia Department of Corrections officers have been charged with animal cruelty involving the fondling of a K-9 dog and videotaping the two incidents

October 26, 2009

Family remembers teenager shot to death in Danville

Lamonte Stone, who everyone knows as “CoCo,” died after he was shot Friday

October 24, 2009

Danville Police seek hit and run driver

Officers say a man was struck by a white Chevy Blazer Friday night

Man arrested in Danville teen’s murder

Police say Quayshuan Woods is charged with use of a firearm in a felony

Carrying 50-pound cross, man on journey of hope, salvation

Tom Helling has put his past behind him and taken to the road carrying a 50-pound cross to share his message of hope and salvation with everyone as he walks from Maine and Mexico

October 23, 2009

Town of Chatham to tackle eyesores

The town of Chatham plans to take steps to address its problem with crumbling buildings and other eyesores that officials say blight their community

Going ‘green’ could help Southside

Generating renewable energy from local sources could help rural areas like Southside, business leaders told policymakers

Danville City Council passes pooper-scooper ordinance

Danville City Council approved a pooper-scooper ordinance Thursday night that makes not cleaning up animal waste a Class 4 misdemeanor subject to a fine of up to $250.

October 22, 2009

Martinsville Speedway finding a new way to keep fans safe

This weekend at the track, fans can text message the command center directly in case of emergency.

Woman found dead in Pittsylvania Co. fire

Investigators believe the fire sparked in the area where the mobile home's wood stove was located, and do not suspect arson or foul play.

House remodel brightens Danville neighborhood

Miracle Home Improvements, which has remodeled homes in Danville since 1991, couldn’t pass up a challenge that could also help beautify a neighborhood near Ballou Park