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City of Danville Launches Tourism Partnership Portal
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism has launched the next application cycle for the Visit SoSi Tourism Sponsorship program, a reimbursable funding opportunity tailored for stakeholders seeking to host events and attract new visitors to Danville and Pittsylvania County. These sponsorships aim to foster partnerships between local tourism...
Eagles present cancer association with $183,166
The Virginia State President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Billy Shupe, has generously presented the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association with a donation of $183,166. Each year, the aeries elect a state President who selects a charity to support throughout their term. In June 2023, President Shupe chose Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association as the President’s Charity, culminating in tonight's significant donation.
The child care industry is struggling. Danville-area groups are trying to find answers.
On Friday morning, 4-year-olds made their way to the cafeteria space at Just Kids Child Development Center in Danville. Forming a line and placing their hands on the shoulders of the one in front of them, they walked from a classroom and headed to breakfast. One teacher led — adapting...
Mike Neal, longtime fire chief at Ringgold Fire & Rescue, retires from position
RINGGOLD — Mike Neal holds a framed picture of himself as a 10-year-old boy standing on the side of a 1941 fire truck. The photo, taken 60 years ago in 1964, shows not only a picture of the Ringgold fire agency’s first fire truck, but how integral firefighting has been to Neal’s life.
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