Danville, VA - Danville City Council Tuesday night voted to demolish more than 160 blighted properties in the city.
Danville, VA - Danville Community College is doubling the size of its advanced manufacturing training program. It wants to meet the need for manufacturing workers in the region.
Danville, VA - The Danville Regional Medical Center has offered to give Haven of the Dan River Region a rent free place for the shelter. It will have 5 bedrooms and will accept women and children.
Chatham, VA - The units are being built in the former Chatham Elementary School building and locals say having all the new residents living downtown will be good for business.
Danville, VA - An iconic part of Danville, a pedestrian bridge that runs from the White Mill to the new YMCA site, may be getting a fix-up from a group of interns.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - Agents and deputies say they seized 339 gallons of moonshine from 63-year old Ronald Bray's home.
Danville, VA - Parts of West Main in Danville was blocked off Tuesday afternoon because of a tractor trailer accident.
South Boston, VA - Hollis Cannon has taken a light-hearted approach to the loss of the tree in her backyard that was believed to be one of the oldest in South Boston, but she admits to being pretty shaken the day it fell.
Danville, VA - On Friday Shawn James competed in the Ohio State Police, Fire, Rescue, and Military Olympics. James won a gold metal in all four competitions.
South Boston, VA - Police have discovered another property that was hit by vandals in South Boston earlier this month.
Danville, VA - Safety concerns for baseball are not just in the major leagues. The Danville Braves also have be protective of its players.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - Governor McDonnell has approved grants to fund school resource officers in several school systems across the Commonwealth. That includes a few in our area.
Danville, Va. (AP) - More than 160 derelict properties in Danville could be demolished under a proposal before City Council.
Axton, VA-- A small family graveyard in Axton, was turned into a movie scene on Sunday.
Axton,VA-- More than 200 soccer players in Martinsville put their skills to the test to raise funds to help fight cancer on Friday and Saturday.
Martinsville, VA - A food manufacturing company in Martinsville announced Friday that they are adding 100 new jobs.
Danville, VA - New details on the woman who police say died after being hit by a car Friday afternoon.
Danville,VA-- Friday not only marked the end of the school year for some children in Danville, but also the end of their school.
Danville,VA- United Way of Danville and Pittsylvania County took on a huge task on Friday. They packaged 50,000 meals.
Danville, VA-- Danville Parks and Recreation is asking for your help to win money for Dan Daniel Memorial Park.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - It's a buyer and seller's worst nightmare: A home in the process of being sold burned to the ground Thursday in Blairs.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - A Pittsylvania County man has been found not guilty by reason of insanity after two previous trials ended in a hung jury.
Gretna, VA -- Some Southside business got hit pretty hard by Thursday night's storm.
Martinsville, VA -- Monogram Snacks Martinsville announced Friday morning they want to have 100 news jobs filled by the end of July.
Danville,VA- Great news for the Smart Beginnings program in Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office says two 17-year-olds are facing charges for stealing and killing someone's dog.
Danville, VA-- Severe weather knocked some trees down in Danville on Thursday afternoon.
Danville, VA - Most of the businesses located near the trail have been more than happy to allow an easement for the city to expand the project, but for some, it hasn't been that easy. S & B Motors has
Danville, VA-- The Danville YMCA is now doing something new to cater to their senior citizen members.
Martinsville, VA - The Martinsville-Henry County SPCA is overwhelmed with cats. They're at the highest number they've ever seen for kittens and cats at their facility.
Martinsville, VA -- A former Martinsville police officer will face a grand jury for allegedly shooting his wife.
Pittsylvania County, VA - A house in Blairs was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. The call came in for a fire off Finch Drive at 10:08 a.m. By the time firefighters got there it was fully engulfed
Danville,VA-- Former Henry County School Board Member Mary Martin announced she's running as an independent for the 14th District House of Delegates seat.
Danville, VA-- Even though it's summer break, several youth in Danville spent their day learning about the importance of education and thinking about career opportunities.
Danville, VA - If you are looking for summer camp opportunities in Southside Virginia, you have plenty of options.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - An organization in Southside is looking to expand, but it needs the help of more volunteers to make it happen.
Martinsville, VA-- If you're thinking about starting a business, Martinsville Uptown can help you get started.
Gretna, VA - The 24-hour emergency room will be the first of its kind for Gretna. People say they had to travel up to an hour to reach a hospital before.
Halifax County, VA - A Halifax County man has now become the third drowning victim in our area in the last two weeks.
Martinsville, VA - Officials in Martinsville say a local company is expanding, creating 44 new jobs.
Halifax Co., VA - The Halifax County Sheriff says the man pulled from a creek Tuesday night has died.
Gretna, VA - Centra is celebrating a new medical center in Gretna Wednesday.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- State Sen. Mark Herring has won the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general over political newcomer Justin Fairfax.
Les Adams wins the Republican Primary for the 16th District House of Delegates.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- State Sen. Ralph Northam is the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, defeating the former White House technology chief Aneesh Chopra in Virginia's statewide primary.
Danville, VA - The Danville Historical Society wants to make sure their collection of antiques will be preserved for future generations.
Mecklenberg Co., VA - Police say the body that was found in Kerr Lake Reservoir in Mecklenberg County over the weekend fits the description of Kathy Kieling, 57.
Danville, VA - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli visited the Southside Tuesday to lay out his economic policy.
Danville, VA - It's hard to miss one big construction project going on in downtown Danville at the Danville Science Center.
Danville, VA - Danville Police say they believe a body that was found in Buggs Island Lake is a woman who went missing a couple weeks ago.
Henry Co., VA - State Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that happened Sunday night in Henry County.
South Boston, VA - Vandals caused damage throughout the Riverdale area of South Boston over the weekend.
Danville, VA - Wednesday was the 50 year anniversary of what many call the most brutal day in Virginia's civil rights history: Bloody Monday in Danville.
Danville, VA - Members say the two hour process is worth it, because church isn't really about the building.
Danville, VA - The faith-based, non-profit ministry teams up with area churches and agencies. They work to bring about good change with those incarcerated in Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Danville, VA - The Danville Sheriff's Office says most of the children grow up seeing law enforcement in a negative light and the event is one way to change that perception.
Martinsville, VA - Police arrested Sylvester Lenwood Riggins Saturday for the robbery of a BB&T bank Friday. Riggins is currently being held in the Martinsville City Jail.
Martinsville, VA - Martinsville Police are looking for a man they say robbed a BB&T bank late Friday afternoon.
Martinsville, VA-- Employees at Chick fil-A in Martinsville had a very special visit this week.
Halifax Co., VA - Folks are gearing up for a floral celebration Saturday in Halifax County.
South Boston, VA - The organizers of the Virginia Cantaloupe Festival are taking the unpleasant weather in stride.
Danville, VA - Water in Danville has risen as a result of all the rain.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - The Animal Welfare League of Pittsylvania County has hit a huge bump in the road in its efforts to expand.
Danville, VA - The United Way in Danville is teaming up with God's Storehouse and other local organizations for their annual Day of Action.
Henry Co., VA-- A Henry County man who was charged with the first degree murder of his wife, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in court Thursday morning
Danville, VA-- One topic discussed at Danville's City Council Meeting this week could give some hope to home owners.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - The Virginia Department of Agriculture sprayed sections of the Southside yesterday for gypsy moths. The aerial spraying took place in Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties, but the
Danville, VA - A public parking lot in Danville opened Wednesday next to the former site of the Downtowner Motor Inn.
Danville, VA - A Danville woman has been missing for almost a week. Kathy Keeling, 57, went missing last week, and police hope you can help them locate her.
Halifax Co., VA-- 27 college students are biking all across the country for a great cause, and they made a pit-stop in South Boston on Wednesday
Danville, VA-- A proposed last- minute change to the Danville City budget came as a surprise to council members at Tuesday night's meeting
Danville, VA-- Crews were busy Wednesday on Averett University's campus.
Henry Co., VA -- A Bassett High School teacher who pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a 17 year old female student will not spend any time behind bars.
Danville, VA -- The Danville Life Saving Crew sent two boats into the Dan River Wednesday afternoon to search for a missing woman.
Halifax Co., VA - Museum volunteers are hoping to bring attention to a little known resource in Halifax County.
Henry Co., VA -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office wants to bring awareness to a growing problem in the county: prescription drug abuse.
Martinsville, VA -- A Martinsville man accused of setting a woman on fire will go before a grand jury.
Halifax Co., VA - The 33rd Annual Virginia Cantaloupe Festival is Friday in Halifax County, and the tickets have already sold out.
Danville, VA - Wendy's on Piney Forest Road in Danville will be donating a percentage of their sales between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday to the Animal Welfare League of Pittsylvania County.
Danville, VA - The city has extended the deadline to pay real estate and personal property tax payments to Friday at 5 p.m.
Danville, VA - The Light Electric Vehicle Certification course at the Danville Community College was six months in the making, and it is the only one of its kind offered in the country.
Danville, VA – Danville Police say a person was robbed at gunpoint in the 400 block of Wooding Avenue just after midnight Saturday.
Lynchburg, VA - Snow continues to fall in parts of the area, adding up for many Saturday.
Pittsylvania County, VA - Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Investigators believe missing 16-year-old Daniel Moore is in Roanoke.
Danville, VA -- A lot of big changes happened in the Southside this year. Good and bad, these events made their mark on the region.
Danville, VA - Ready or not, Christmas is just around corner. By this point, presents are usually wrapped and under the tree. That's not the case for everyone, though.
Henry Co., VA - Officials from the Henry County Sheriff's office says an initial autopsy for a 6-month-old baby girl found nothing suspicious.
A man crashed into a utility pole in Danville and survived without injuries.
Danville, VA - Construction on Danville's Main Street will come to a halt for the remainder of the holiday season to help promote local businesses.
A 70-year-old woman from Hurt has her first book published after a lifetime of storytelling.
Pittsylvania Co., VA- A Gretna man was killed in a car accident Saturday night in Pittsylvania County.
Danville, VA - It's nearly impossible to have missed the countless campaign strategies to get your vote, and a lot of people are tired of it.
Campbell Co., VA - The Campbell County sheriff's office needs your help tracking down the masked man in a surveillance video.
Danville, VA -Tagg Romney, the son of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, made a stop in Danville to talk to voters.
This Sunday, people in Danville will have the chance to support the fight against poverty and hunger
Danville, VA - More than 100 golfers came out to the Goodyear Golf Course in Danville today to put money back in our schools.
Get ready to buy your energy saving appliances now.
Ringgold, VA - Everything's getting set up in Ringgold for the 22nd annual Danville/ Pittsylvania County Fair!
