In March, Caesars Virginia brought in $35.98 million in gaming revenue—a 15.5% increase from February—and outperformed both Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol, according to the Virginia Lottery's report earlier this week.
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The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism hosted this week the Southern Virginia Procurement and Business Resource Summit: Where Connections Create Opportunities, held at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research.
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The Police Department has put into operation a 21-camera fixed Automated License Plate Reader system. The project was made possible through partnership and funding from the Virginia Office of the Attorney General.
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City government offices will be closed on Monday, April 21, in observance of the Easter holiday. The public library will also be closed. Danville Transit will not operate. Trash and yard waste will be collected as regularly scheduled.
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Danville Utilities has once again earned national recognition for excellence in electric service — achieving the “Platinum” designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) from the American Public Power Association.
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The City Council will meet Tuesday, April 15, for a business session and a work session. The business session begins at 7 p.m., followed by the work session. River City TV airs live the business session. Both sessions are open to the public.
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The River District Association today hosted a ribbon cutting for the historic T.B. Fitzgerald, formerly the Coin-Ops building, now renovated into apartments. Mayor Alonzo and City Manager Ken Larking were among the speakers.
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The City of Danville has been recognized as a winner in the American Planning Association’s Awards for Excellence in Sustainability. The city received the Community Award for its PLAN Danville initiative.
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Project Imagine students visited Danville Community College this week for a college resource day designed to connect them with academic and career pathways. The youth learned about student support services and various career fields.
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Caesars Virginia will open the doors to The Pantheon, its new entertainment center, on June 6 with country star Gary Allan, kicking off a year of top headliners. The resort destination will be home to a wide array of headliners this year.
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Public Works is temporarily limiting compost distribution to the public due to low supply. Dump trucks will not be loaded, and pickup trucks are limited to one bucket scoop. Restrictions will be lifted once supplies are replenished.
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In its second full month, Caesars Virginia generated $31.14 million in gaming revenue, a 9% increase from January, again exceeding February totals for Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol, according to the Virginia Lottery.
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The Cabin Fever Music Series concludes for the season on Saturday, March 22, inside the Community Market with the Andy Burnette Trio performing various genres. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
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City Manager Ken Larking tonight presented his proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the City Council, outlining a plan that again prioritizes education, economic growth and public safety—key areas identified by the City Council.
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The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism was awarded the silver trophy for its marketing video, “Feels Like 首页,” at the annual Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Blue Ridge Awards held recently in Roanoke.
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Five teenagers were honored recently for completing life skills training and goal-setting exercises through the City of Danville’s Project Imagine program, which aims to steer youths away from gang activity and community violence.
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The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism will host the Southern Virginia Procurement and Business Resource Summit: Where Connections Create Opportunities, on April 16 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research.
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Mayor Alonzo Jones, members of Danville City Council, and city staff joined developers today to celebrate the ribbon cutting for The View at Franklin, a large-scale, market-rate multifamily community at 340 East Franklin Turnpike.
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Construction is underway at Dan River Falls for the new Economic Development & Tourism offices, set for completion later this year. This move will unite the team into one space, with a venue for workshops, training, and prospect visits.
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The Police Department held a ceremony earlier this week at its headquarters to mark the promotion of four officers. David Dixon was promoted to captain, Ben Crozier to lieutenant, Jonathan Wood to sergeant and Nicholas Pickrel to corporal.
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Site Selection Magazine has recognized the City of Danville as one of the 2024 Top Micropolitan areas in the United States. Danville secured the 8th spot on the publication's list and was the highest-ranked community in Virginia.
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The annual Cabin Fever Music Series continues Saturday, March 8, inside the Community Market with the Danville band Old 97 performing various rock styles. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
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Danville Parks and Recreation recently announced the installation of two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) along the Riverwalk Trail. The project was made possible thanks to a donation from Danville Riverview Rotary Club.
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The City Council will meet Tuesday, March 4, in a business session on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building. The agenda has been posted. The session will begin at 7 p.m. and will be aired on River City TV. No work session is scheduled.
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