Danville, VA - Danville went through a time of civil unrest and racial tension in 1963.
Bassett, VA - Dozens of people gathered at Philpott Lake Wednesday Afternoon for a special groundbreaking for the lake's new marina and campground.
Danville, VA-- The city of Danville launched it's first Citizen's Academy last year and due to its success, they're bringing it back again this year.
Danville, VA-- Over 70 children from Cardinal Village in Danville spent their afternoon learning about staying healthy.
Martinsville, VA -- The Martinsville quilt that has caused so much controversy is now being hung in the city's municipal building.
Danville, VA -- A home invasion Tuesday night in Danville led police to shoot at the man breaking in.
Danville, VA -- God's Pit Crew has been hard at work collecting supplies. They're packing up and plan to head out first thing Wednesday morning.
Danville, VA- Averett University's Taylor Hayden wins VSI Scholarship.
Danville, VA - Tuesday, Virginia participated in a statewide emergency preparedness drill. In Halifax County, multiple agencies came together to make sure they are prepared if an extreme natural disaster hits.
Danville, VA -- A Danville 8th grader is getting a chance to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee next week.
Danville, VA - Danville Police say a man escaped his court appearance Tuesday morning by running into the Dan River.
Danville, VA - The number one antibiotic used to treat Lyme Disease is in short supply across the country, and now prices for Doxycycline used for people and animals have skyrocketed.
They are a fact of life along the East and Gulf Coasts: hurricanes.
Danville, VA -- Community colleges are increasing tuition across the state next year. But some people who are heading to campus in the fall say that extra money will really add up.
Danville, VA - The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization recently issued a report saying eating bugs is not only good for our health but it also helps the environment.
Danville, VA - Several children in Danville had a chance to learn about safety and had some fun at the same time Saturday.
Danville, VA – Saturday, 28 cities across the county including Danville took part in a walk to raise awareness for Angelman Syndrome.
Martinsville, VA - Martinsville Police need your help to find three suspects related to an assault.
Halifax Co., VA - Job seekers on the Southside now have the chance to gain new skills in advanced manufacturing.
Danville, VA -- Some resilient birds have found a home in a very strange and dangerous place. But now, they're getting some help.
Danville, VA - Dr. Edward Newsome Jr. is the new Danville Public Schools Superintendent.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - Officials in Pittsylvania County are looking for three people they say stole lottery tickets from a store in Brosville on May 4.
Danville, VA - Pittyslvania County Public Schools held their 14th Annual Graduate of Merit Program Awards Banquet Thursday night.
Danville, VA-- Pittyslvania County Public Schools held their 14th Annual Graduate of Merit Program Awards Banquet on Thursday night.
Danville, VA-- Danville's biggest festival, the 39th Annual Festival in the Park kicked off Thursday evening.
Danville, VA - God's Pit Crew is going to help Texas tornado victims.
Martinsville, VA-- Some areas in Uptown Martinsville are getting a makeover.
Halifax Co., VA - Halifax County Sheriff's investigators say they arrested two people wanted in connection to a murder in South Carolina last Saturday.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - A Henry County man has pleaded guilty to felony hit-and-run in a fatal accident last year.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - A Pittsylvania County School bus driver has been charged with driving under the influence while driving a school bus.
Danville, VA -- As of Thursday afternoon, the Powerball jackpot is up to $550 million. And the Mega Millions is at $190 million.
Martinsville, VA - Some folks in Martinsville say they will not rest until they see Councilwoman Sharon Brooks Hodge removed from city council.
Danville, VA-- Some folks on the southside spent the day getting people to swap their soda, for a bottle of water.
Danville, VA-- If you live in Danville, you may have noticed that Ballou Park is undergoing major transformation. Crews are getting it ready for the 39th Annual Festival in the Park.
Henry Co., VA- An 18-year-old Bassett man has been charged with vandalizing a post office and a pool.
Scottsburg, VA - A Scottsburg man almost lost his life over the weekend after an unfortunate mistake.
Danville, VA- You have the chance to decide what the next five years may look like for the Danville Parks and Recreation Department.
Danville, VA -- If you see the hazmat team, police, and EMTs in downtown Danville, don't be alarmed.
Martinsville, VA -- Martinsville City Council decided Tuesday night to display the controversial quilt.
Martinsville, VA – There's a growing movement outside a Martinsville City Council meeting over a patch on a quilt created by the Piedmont Governor's School.
Danville, VA - The Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards dinner at Danville's Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Monday night.
Danville, VA - One Danville organization is trying to swap your sugary drink for water.
Halifax Co, VA - There are major efforts underway to save three historic schools on the Southside.
Danville, VA - Doctor Bruce Scism will take over starting August 1.
Danville, VA - A sport that's generally been for the rich is being offered to children of all means on the Southside. A Danville man is hoping to create a polo team.
Halifax Co., VA - Brown's family in Halifax County has been encouraged by Amanda Berry's story. Her sister says they've never lost hope of getting to see her one day.
Danville, VA - Danville residents may have to pay higher bus fares because of a decrease in the city's population.
Ringold, VA - Steven Cosner from Sutherlin put his life in danger to try and save two children from a burning house back in March.
Danville, VA-- Graduation season is in full swing. Friday night, Danville Community College held their commencement ceremony
Danville, VA-- Several people gathered on the Danville Courthouse steps Friday evening, to remember a 2-month-old baby that died tragically in April.
Danville, VA-- Several volunteers in Danville will be cleaning up the banks of the Dan River on Saturday, and they're asking for some more volunteers to help.
Danville,VA-- A Danville woman is holding a candlelight vigil for a 2-month-old baby who died in April.
Chatham, VA - Curtis Jackson has been a staple at the all-girls preparatory school for 63 years and he's finally planning to retire in July.
Danville, VA - The Danville Area Humane Society had to euthanize a cat this week, after it was found mangled in a trap meant to capture wildlife.
Ringgold, VA - Chief Michael Neal has vivid memories of December 30, 2001 - the night his old station went up in flames.
Danville, VA-- 160 high school and college seniors in Halifax County, Pittsylvania County, and Danville were honored on Thursday night for their academic achievement.
Danville, VA -- The cost of riding public transportation in Danville may soon go up.
Danville, VA-- You may remember, we told you about the tobacco packing plant, AMCOR, that closed it's manufacturing plant in Danville in April.
Danville, VA - Thursday was the President of Danville Community College's last day with his students.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - Fire officials in Pittsylvania County say the fatal fire in the mobile home started in the living room Friday afternoon.
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!
Pittsylvania County-- Crews have been very busy at the Moses Building in Chatham, to make room so that the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office can expand.
Danville, VA – Saturday, 28 cities around our nation will walk to bring awareness to Angelman Syndrome, and Danville is on the list. The Angelman Syndrome Foundation will be holding their annual walk
Danville, VA – Saturday, 28 cities around our nation will walk to bring awareness to Angelman Syndrome, and Danville is on the list.