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DANVILLE, Va. — Multiple felony charges have been filed against the man who shot his acquaintance in Danville last week. Read more
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DANVILLE, Va. — The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce announced the selection of its 2021-2022 Leadership Southside class. Read more
CHATHAM, Va. — On Thursday evening, the Board of Trustees of the Pittsylvania County Public Library system (PCPL) held its annual organizational meeting and elections in Pittsylvania County’s … Read more
DANVILLE, Va. — Nominations of area nonprofits are now being accepted at Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) for the next B. R. Ashby, M.D. Award for Outstanding Community Service. Read more
CHATHAM, Va. — The Chatham Ruritan Club this week presented three scholarships to the class of 2021 at Chatham High School. Read more
DANVILLE, Va. — Everyone knows that bees play an essential role in the agricultural world, but there is another winged creature who contributes to the farming world in a vital way—the bluebird. Read more
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RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Ralph Northam will not reinstate a universal mask mandate in Virginia, … Read more
UPDATE Aug. 2, 2021, 1:25 p.m.: Read more
RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Ralph Northam today reported that Virginia reached the end of fiscal ye… Read more
With the pandemic winding down, many people are considering starting their own business for … Read more
HENRY Co., Va. — At approximately 1:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, the Martinsville-Henry Coun… Read more
RICHMOND, Va. — The State Air Pollution Control Board consideration of the proposed Minor Ne… Read more
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) today unveiled Caesars Sportsbook in Virginia and seven other states. Read more
PULASKI, Va. — Dylan Rogers (Princeton) blasted a three-run homer in the first inning – the first of the game’s six total homers – as the East and West All-Stars played to a 6-6 tie in the 202… Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Appalachian League announced today that Danville’s Grant Leader was named Pitcher of the Week. Read more
CHATHAM, Va. — The 2021 Chatham Sartomer Arkema 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Appalachian League announced today that Danville’s Tyler Judge was named Appy League Pitcher of the Week. Read more
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — One Appalachian League team's season has been canceled and the team disbanded after a player made numerous threats and was arrested. Read more
DANVILLE, Va. — The Western Hemisphere V-Nuts won their inaugural contest against the Native American National Team Warriors in a 13-5 rout Monday night at Otterbots Stadium. Read more
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Right Now
- Humidity: 84%
- Feels Like: 67°
- Heat Index: 67°
- Wind: 1 mph
- Wind Chill: 67°
- UV Index: 4 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:24:52 AM
- Sunset: 08:21:36 PM
- Dew Point: 62°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Overcast. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 78F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 62F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 81F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
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