Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones announced that he had selected three finalists and one alternate finalist for the vacant City Council seat during Tuesday night’s meeting.

Mayor Jones said in an address to City Council that the attack - while devastating - has only brought a tight-knit Danville community even closer together.

It’s a historic day in Danville as residents and visitors get their first look at the much-anticipated Caesars Virginia. The grand opening of this all-in-one resort promises to be a game-changer for the region.

Danville is honoring local African American figures with a bus wrap.

Effective Oct. 20, the PRA Group financial services call center in Danville is set to close, and as many as 123 workers will be impacted.

The City of Danville will receive about $1 million in tax revenue.

Mayor Alonzo Jones and Danville City Council broke ground on the Riverfront Park Friday.

Governor Youngkin announced Wednesday that Germany-based Zollner Elektronik AG will invest a combined $18 million to expand in Virginia, creating 100 jobs.

Six candidates for Danville City Council are vying for four seats, including Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones.

The new 500-room hotel and state-of-the-art convention center will sit on the site of the former Dan River Mills Textile Plant.

Some big and much-needed changes are coming soon for Danville Public Schools.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Danville, both the mayor and city council are urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The City of Danville has approved statewide guidelines set for medical marijuana dispensaries.

Danville has received $740,000 from the state for a new park, bringing the total funds raised to $7.2 million.

DANVILLE, Va. – Danville’s city council members put their politics aside on Thursday and united against COVID-19. All of the city’s council members, including Mayor Alonzo Jones, received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine together Thursday morning. The idea came from vice mayor Gary Miller, a cardiologist concerned about the spread of the virus. “Do you want a day with a sore arm, or do you want four weeks on the ventilator?”In addition to city council members, Danville Police Chief Scott Booth also lined up for a vaccination. Depending on where you live, you can call the Danville Health Department at 434-766-9838 or the Pittsylvania County Health Department at 434-432-7232.

DANVILLE, Va. – The city of Danville now has $15 million more to its name. On Tuesday, Caesars Virginia LLC presented Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones with the check. “Today, we take another step forward in our partnership with Caesars Virginia,” Jones said at the ceremony. During next week’s city council meeting on Dec. 15, the council is scheduled to formally consider accepting and appropriating the money. To determine how the remaining $9 million will be spent, Danville City Council has been listening to public input.

DANVILLE, VA. – Danville City Council is moving forward with its plans to bring a Caesars resort and casino to the River City. This comes following an overwhelming “yes” vote to a casino referendum on Election Day. A committee is already working on deciding how to spend the first $15 million from Caesars, which is expected to be paid upfront to the city sometime soon. “We’re going to work closely with them through the permitting process, through the development process, all that kind of stuff. So we’re all kind of working together to make sure things happen as smoothly and quickly as possible," Larking said.

DANVILLE, Va. – The stage is now set in Danville for citizens to make the final vote on whether or not they’ll allow a casino in their city. Tuesday night, Danville City Council approved a performance agreement with Caesars Entertainment, which promises to bring millions of dollars and quality jobs to the region. This is the latest step in helping shape the Danville of the future - one that could include a casino. City Council agreed to what the city stands to gain from Caesars Entertainment in exchange for allowing a casino resort at the old schoolfield site. Some corporate Caesars employees will be in town Thursday to provide information and celebrate this milestone with Danville city leaders.

DANVILLE, Va. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine met with Danville city officials privately Monday to discuss current and future projects in the city. Sen. Tim Kaine (blue jacket) discusses renovation plans for the 500 block of Craghead St. with developer Rick Barker (light blue shirt). Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones said a big emphasis during the walking tour was on small businesses. How the small businesses are operating and the needs of small businesses, and hear from the small businesses. Kaine said another COVID relief bill will be a top priority for lawmakers when Congress reconvenes later this month.

DANVILLE, Va. During its first meeting, the newly-elected Danville City Council voted on a new mayor. The council voted that Alonzo Jones should remain the citys mayor. Jones was first elected to city council in 2010 and has remained on since. Gary Miller will serve the city as vice mayor. Lee Vogler, who won his reelection bid in May, previously served in that position.

Video released by Caesars Entertainment depicts a large parking lot, a row of fountains and of course big, shiny buildings. “We are particularly excited about the 35,000 square-foot convention center...and the 2,500 seat live entertainment venue and what those amenities will mean for the city of Danville," Caesars Entertainment Jacqueline Grace said. The city is not officially for or against a casino, but at Monday’s announcement Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones was not shy about what a casino would mean for the city. City leaders announced that they’re in negotiations with Caesars Entertainment to be the city’s preferred casino gaming operator. Before voters will see a referendum on their ballot, Danville City Council still has to allow the referendum to happen.

DANVILLE, Va. – Danville remains under a river flood warning Saturday evening, after the Dan River crested earlier in the day at 27.19 feet. The moderate flood stage begins at 26 feet. The river is currently projected to drop below the moderate flood stage Saturday evening, but remain in the minor flood stage overnight. • River Street remains closed. • Trade Street remains closed.

DANVILLE, Va. - Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones has made the eradication of bullying one of his main targets in office. "There are people here who are tired and sick, sick and tired of bullying," Jones said. Jones made a plea for the city to come together and stop bullying during a Danville City Council meeting last week. He says more constituents have called him about bullying than nearly any other issue so far and any step to stop bullying will be a good step. "Whether bullying is in the school system or whether it's on social media, you don't have to take it into your own hands," Jones said.