Fatal overdoses in Danville have dropped significantly over the past two years, according to new data from the Danville Police Department. Officials credit the decline to a community-driven approach that prioritizes treatment and prevention alongside enforcement.

A tractor-trailer crash on US-58, near the Danville/Pittsylvania County line, is causing major delays.

The City of Danville announced Monday that it was seeking public input on a proposal to relocate the polling place for Election Ward No. 7.

Danville plans to develop a whitewater channel that will run past iconic landmarks like the Dan River Falls building and Riverfront Park.

Heads up, drivers! The City of Danville has closed Lynn Street, between DeBoe Street and Jackson Street, for construction purposes.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg reports that Chantal could bring heavy rainfall rates at times that could quickly overwhelm drainage systems and cause flash flooding.

Friday will be a significant day for several officers with the Danville Police Department.

Nelson County Sheriff’s Office has shared the data following their participation in the Commonwealth’s “Click-it-or-Ticket” campaign.

Bridge Street in Danville will be closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday to accommodate the 16th annual Bridge2Bridge Danville 5K run, 10K run, kids fun run and half marathon, officials said Friday.

The City of Danville has been recognized as a winner in the American Planning Association’s 12th Annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability. The city received the Community Award for its initiative, PLAN Danville | A Comprehensive Guide to the Future.

Danville Parks and Recreation has announced the installation of two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) along the Riverwalk Trail, thanks to a generous donation from the Danville Riverview Rotary Club.

Work is underway on the site of the Microporous development in Pittsylvania County. The battery company is promising to invest more than $1 billion dollars and add more than 2,000 jobs to the community.

Colquhoun Street at Craghead Street in Danville will be temporarily closed on Monday, Feb. 24.

Both an officer and a suspect were shot and injured in a shooting incident that occurred in Danville on Monday, Danville Police Department said.

The Pittsylvania 911 Center is experiencing a power outage, causing a complete loss of communication capabilities, with calls being temporarily rerouted to the City of Danville.

As previously reported Caesars Virginia in Danville will be opening its doors Tuesday, Dec. 17 and some 10 News personalities will be there.

The long-awaited Caesars Virginia in Danville will be opening its doors a little later than expected.

Caesars Virginia is excited to begin welcoming guests on Dec. 12, 2024.

The City of Danville has released the draft of its Comprehensive Plan, which will serve as a guide for land use development, zoning and prioritization for development.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for City of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Northwestern Caswell County in north central North Carolina.

The City of Danville is striking gold again with the Caesar Virginia site.

Danville received a $50,000 grant that it will use to expand its backpack weekend feeding program into Pittsylvania County.

The City of Danville has requested state funding to add a white water rafting facility at Dan River Falls.

The City of Danville hopes to ramp up tourism with a new program called “Visit SoSi Tourism Sponsorship.”

The City of Danville has announced who will serve as their new police chief.

On Tuesday at about 11 a.m., Tyson Foods is set to hold a grand opening ceremony for a Danville facility that’s set to bring nearly 400 new jobs to Southside.

Jenna Zibton sat down with Booth one-on-one to hear his biggest achievements in Danville and his plans for Roanoke City

Our own Jenna Zibton sat down with Booth one-on-one to learn more about his plans for Roanoke City.

The City of Danville has announced who will serve as interim police chief after news surfaced last week about Police Chief Scott Booth’s upcoming departure.

Following a long search for Roanoke’s next top cop, Scott Booth is stepping down from his role as Danville’s Police Chief to be Roanoke’s new chief.

The City of Danville is once again hitting the jackpot with the Caesar’s Virginia site.

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In a 10 News exclusive, we talked with the U.S. Attorney asking about his relationship with Roanoke and the partnership with other cities like Danville and Lynchburg.

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

The goal is to reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and violent crime in the community.

The Danville Police Department is investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that left a 29-year-old dead.

Danville Police say these community walks are aimed at engaging the community and offering services like counseling.

On Thursday, the Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism announced that they are extending the deadline for their 2022 Tourism Survey.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Danville was the only city with less than 100,000 people to be recognized

Some people took advantage of the snow in Danville.

The City of Danville named their first-ever chief equity officer, Amanda Paez.

For Danville, 2021 has been the driest year since 2001 so far

A new marketing company is coming Southside, bringing more jobs with it. Kegerreis Digital Marketing will be moving to the City of Danville.

The Danville Regional Airport is making improvements in order to prepare for more planes and passengers which may be traveling to the area for the new casino.

Scott is one of six people in the first Project Rebuild class that graduated on Monday. The City of Danville partnered with Danville Community College (DCC) to start Project Rebuild. Danville’s youth and gang violence prevention coordinator Robert David said Project Rebuild is a second chance. “It was incredibly satisfying seeing someone who is not really sure about this, not really sure if they want to go into construction, blossom into thinking that, ‘this is something I really ant to do. “It allows us to come up from the community, like children from the community, and start our lives young so that we can rebuild the community for the next generation,” said Scott.

DANVILLE, Va. – Thursday’s afternoon and overnight forecasts for the Dan River at Danville were calling for historic levels, with the current gage only reporting since 1996. Water continues to flow into the river, leading to levels rising during the day Friday. River St. and Memorial Dr. remain open this morning. The river level is rising slowly, and more streets could be affected later today. pic.twitter.com/6YwQDGJgAO — City of Danville, VA (@cityofdanville) November 13, 2020The river is forecast to go below flood stage Saturday afternoon, but it will still be flooding in South Boston.

DANVILLE, Va. – Danville voters made it official on Election Day: A casino will be built in the city. Officials with Caesars Entertainment released a statement Tuesday night shortly after the referendum passed, stating they’re ‘incredibly excited’ to begin construction. [Virginia General Election results for Casino Referendums on Nov. 3, 2020]The casino is projected to bring about 1,300 jobs to the area, as well as money to support economic development in Danville. Read the full statement below:“Caesars Entertainment thanks the voters of Danville for their support of the referendum that will bring Caesars Virginia to Danville. We are pleased to be welcomed into the Danville community and look forward to a long, successful future.”- Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment

DANVILLE, VA. – The City of Danville has chosen a familiar face to be its next school superintendent. On Thursday night, the school board announced they picked Angela Hairston to fill the role. Earlier that day she resigned as superintendent of the Winston Salem school district to take this job. But she actually started her career in Danville and is happy to be back. Her first official day on the job is Dec. 1.

DANVILLE, Va. – The City of Danville has started flipping the switch on customers unable to pay their light bills. Danville Utilities began disconnecting electricity service on Monday after six months of COVID-19 relief. Danville Finance Director Michael Adkins said 1,400 people, who owe a combined $1.5 million on their bills, could potentially lose power. According to Adkins, Danville pays about $8 million a month to bring power to the city. He believes Danville Utilities will finish disconnecting customers by next week.

The former textile mill village of Dan River Mills is eligible for listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Executive Committee will meet today. The Botetourt County School Board is expected to pass a resolution, supporting school resource officers. The school system says SROs serve a vital role in keeping students, faculty and staff safe, and pulling state funding will reduce or eliminate the ability of the school system to have them. Virginia Tech holds its annual Diversity Summit today.

DANVILLE, Va. – Will there be a casino built in Danville? After years of discussions, the issue will now go to the voters. Late Thursday afternoon, Judge Joseph Milam issued the order that official places the referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot. Here’s how the yes or no question will read:“Shall casino gaming be permitted at a casino gaming establishment in the City of Danville, Virginia, at 1100 West Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541(former Dan River Mills Schoolfield Division Site) as approved by the Virginia Lottery Board?” Danville casino referendum on Nov. 3 ballotThe court found that the referendum question adequately identifies the location of the proposed casino gaming establishment and is worded as required by Virginia Code. [If Danville gets a casino, it will be a Caesars]Earlier in the week, the Danville City Council had voted to petition the court by resolution, asking that a referendum be placed on the ballot.

DANVILLE, Va. The City of Danville has laid out five things it can improve for parking. There are about 7,000 spots in eight different zones downtown, according to Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, the firm that conducted the study. Right now there are five big needs:More signage Parking for hospital patients Limited sidewalks Only one officer to enforce parking Not enough reserved spaces for downtown workers. The firm behind the findings laid out eight ways to help fix those problems in the next 12 months. Manage on-street parking to encourage availability on Main Street Improve User Experience Proactively manage curbside activity Develop an event parking plan Facilitate shared parking agreements Encourage alternative transportation modes to reduce parking demand Proactively plan for future downtown parking needs and changing user behavior Strategically invest in public and shared parking supply in key locationsHeres a look at the full report:

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 Mayor Alonzo Jones is continuing to tackle the bullying problem in his city. During Tuesday night's City Council meeting, Jones proclaimed October would be Bullying Prevention Month. The bullying calls weren't just been about kids, but are affecting the entire community, according to Jones. Police continue to work in collaboration with the school district to investigate issues such as bullying, stalking and communicating threats. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Alonzo L. Jones, Mayor of the City of Danville, Virginia, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2019, as "Bullying Prevention Month" in the City of Danville, Virginia, and affirm the commitment and support for bully-prevention initiatives.