Local lawmakers endorse Goode Oct 25, 2008
Merricks, a Danville businessman, said the Nov. 4 election should be a "no-brainer," and urged 5th District voters to return Goode to Washington ... Danny Marshall of Danville agreed ... Perriello, a national security consultant from Albemarle County near Charlottesville, spent an entire day last week in Chatham and is scheduled to make an appearance with Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden Friday in Danville. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Biden Dismisses McCain's 'Change' Claim Oct 25, 2008
Later in Virginia, Biden roused supporters in Danville and Martinsville, two neighboring factory towns that have seen thousands of blue-collar jobs lost in the past 10 years, with a pledge to create up to 51,000 jobs in Virginia over the next 10 years through Obama's plan to rebuild the nation's roads, bridges and other infrastructure ... Associated Press Writer Bob Lewis in Danville, Va. (New York Post)
Biden: McCain Needs Halloween Costume for Change Oct 25, 2008
Later in Danville, Va ... Associated Press Writer Bob Lewis in Danville, Va. (Newsmax)
Biden Adds Virginia Campaign Stops Oct 24, 2008
Barack Obama's campaign says Biden will hold a community meeting this afternoon in Danville, followed by a previously scheduled appearance at a rally at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville. On Saturday, the Delaware senator will appear at a rally at Nansemond River High School in Suffolk. (WTVR.com, VA)
Stimulus and refund checks waiting for taxpayers Oct 24, 2008
Scott, Korrine L Danville. Selters, Garret Burlington. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
John Cooper Scott Oct 23, 2008
He was born May 21, 1938 in Danville, Virginia the son of the late Irvin and Algie Scott ... The family received friends at Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street, Danville, on Sunday, October 19th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times, at the residence on Scott Road in Providence. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Farm Bureau supports study on uranium Oct 23, 2008
DANVILLE - Pittsylvania County Farm Bureau voted Thursday night to support a study on uranium mining. About 250 people attended Farm Bureau's annual dinner meeting at North Main Baptist Church in Danville. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Is America On The Right Path? Oct 21, 2008
"With the presidential election, there's been more focus on the needs of the people," said Tina Jacobsen, 41, a Danville, Calif. homemaker who sees the country moving the right way. (KIRO TV, WA)
West Main Pizza Hut robbed Oct 18, 2008
A Pizza Hut on West Main Street in Danville was robbed late Thursday night, Sgt. Bonnie Oakes of the Danville Police Department said ... Anyone with information about this incident should contact Danville Crimestoppers at 793-0000, or online at. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Police charity game postponed Oct 18, 2008
The third annual charity softball game between Danville Police Department and the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office scheduled Saturday, Oct. 18, has been postponed because of rain. The game, which was set to begin at noon at Chatham High School, will be rescheduled. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Woman charged with child abuse sentenced Oct 17, 2008
A Danville woman charged with two counts of child abuse and neglect and a DUI with a child in a car was sentenced Wednesday in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court. Noria Ruiz Salvatierra, 27, was given a sentence of two years imprisonment for each child abuse charge and 12 months plus a 1,000 fine for the DUI.. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
DCC fall open house set Oct. 18 Oct 17, 2008
DANVILLE - Plan now to attend Danville Community College's Fall Open House on Saturday, October 18 ... The service area includes the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Danville man sentenced for carnal knowledge Oct 17, 2008
Jeffrey Eugene Plunkett, 19, of Danville pled guilty to a carnal knowledge charge Wednesday in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to two years imprisonment, which was suspended completely by Judge Charles J. Strauss. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Point proven? Oct 17, 2008
Rivals High - Midseason stock report: Atlantic East. NCAA Football Recruiting. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tonya C. Oakes Powell Oct 15, 2008
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Treasurer candidates speak at forum Oct 15, 2008
Miller, 35, spent three years as a loan officer and branch manager with American National Bank and Trust Company in Danville, and a year as a branch manager with Peoples National Bank ... She has also worked as an adjunct professor for Danville Community College, teaching real estate law and real estate abstracting. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Historical Society speaker to offer talk on native inhabitants, archaeological sites Oct 15, 2008
APVA Preservation Virginia is in the process of opening an office in Danville to reflect their new, broader focus of statewide preservation. "I lived in Maryland for over 10 years, but am glad to be returning to Pittsylvania County to help preserve the diminishing historic resources of the area," said Ingram, a Gretna native and the daughter of Fred and Carol Ann Ingram of Gretna. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Racist Article Leads to McCain Campaign Firin... Oct 14, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain's campaign has ousted a prominent Virginia GOP figure after he wrote a racially offensive newspaper column mocking a potential Obama administration. (W-USA News, DC)
5-time major winner battling brain tumor Oct 13, 2008
South Korea s In-Kyung Kim won the Longs Drugs Challenge in Danville, Calif. for her first LPGA Tour victory, closing with a 1-over 73 in gusty conditions for a three-stroke victory over Angela Stanford. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Pacers trade Williams, giving him fresh start Oct 11, 2008
South Korea's In-Kyung Kim shot a 3-under 69 in cold, windy conditions yesterday to take a one-stroke lead over Mollie Fankhauser in the Longs Drugs Challenge in Danville, while top-ranked Lorena Ochoa was two shots behind. Chris Stroud, 26, shot a 6-under 64 yesterday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Texas Open in San Antonio. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
McCain Campaign Fires Va. GOP Figure Over Racially Offensive Column Oct 11, 2008
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McCain Drops Va. GOP County Chairman Over Column Oct 11, 2008
com McCain Drops Va. GOP County Chairman Over Column. (Newsmax)
Weekend Time Schedule Oct 10, 2008
LPGA Tour, Longs Drugs Challenge, Danville, Calif ... LPGA Tour, Longs Drugs Challenge, Danville, Calif. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
DCC dedicates newly revamped Womack Hall Oct 8, 2008
DANVILLE - Danville Community College held a dedication ceremony for the newly renovated Estelle H. Womack Hall on Tuesday ... The collection that was once housed in Womack Hall was moved to the Danville Science Center in June 2005. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
County approves $4.2 million for 'mega' industrial park Oct 8, 2008
The industrial park is being developed with Danville through the Regional Industrial Facilities Authority, and is expected to cost an estimated 13 million, with the county and city splitting the cost as well as any future revenue. The region is hoping to attract a large industry such as an automobile manufacturing plant, several supervisors said. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
County to create fire rescue advisory board Oct 8, 2008
However, in 2006, the Board of Supervisors voted 7-0 to approve a contract with Regional One of Danville to provide backup emergency ambulance service throughout the county ... Regional One responds to calls in the southern part of the county from its Danville headquarters. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
DCC to dedicate Womack Hall Tuesday Oct 7, 2008
DANVILLE - A dedication ceremony for the Estelle H. Womack Hall will be held at Danville Community College Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. behind the Wyatt Building ... The facility then housed the Natural History Museum collection, which was moved in 2005 to Danville Science Center. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Bucknell Women's Cross Country Places 12th at Paul Short Run Oct 4, 2008
Fulmer's classmate, (Danville, Pa. Danville Area), placed 89th, finishing the race in 22:02, just ahead of sophomore (Topsfield, Mass. (Bucknellbison.com)
Elite 75 Prep Showcase top performers Oct 3, 2008
com's Justin Young spent the weekend in Ashbrook High School in Gastonia, N.C., for the Elite 75 Prep Showcase. Ten players stood out more than others from the event. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Danville Regional Foundation awards $985,000 grant Oct 3, 2008
Danville Regional Foundation awards 985,000 grant Wednesday, October 1, 2008 5:26 PM EDT. Danville Regional Foundation Wednesday awarded a 985,000 grant to the Southside Business Technology Center to expand its services in Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Caswell County, N.C. ... The center plans to open the office Oct. 15, and will hire a deputy director for the Danville office. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Gretna High retires Vic Hall's #1 jersey Sep 25, 2008
Lynchburg News and Advance and Danville Register and Bee Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004. Comments. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Farm Aiding VA Sep 25, 2008
One in four jobs in the Danville area are related to farm or forest, primarily because of forest product industries. . (WTVR.com, VA)
City councilman's wife hires former prosecutor Sep 24, 2008
A Danville city councilman's wife has hired former Pittsylvania County Commonwealth's Attorney Glenn Berger to of Altavista represent her on an embezzlement charge. Robin Garrett Tomer, 25, of 444 Woodlawn Drive in Danville, was indicted by a Pittsylvania County grand jury last month ... Tomer, who is married to Danville City Councilman Adam Tomer, spent a little over a year in sales and marketing for Romar MedEquip, which sells motorized wheelchairs and other medical equipment. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Halifax chamber work group forges ahead with uranium study Sep 24, 2008
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber also had been asked to participate in the original group ... Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce said no to Hogan's request at a board of directors meeting on Sept. 4 ... At that time, Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber President Moran said the chamber supports a comprehensive study on the benefits and risks of uranium mining. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
State pushes 'one-stop' delivery center for workforce services Sep 24, 2008
DANVILLE - Job-seekers and employers in Danville and Pittsylvania County will soon have a complete "one-stop" center for workforce development services ... LeBlanc, the governor's senior adviser on workforce issues, spoke to about 150 people at a leadership and stakeholders luncheon Monday at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville ... The meeting was sponsored by the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board, which oversees workforce development in Pittsylvania County, Henry... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Author John Grisham to campaign for Perriello in Danville Sep 23, 2008
Best-selling author John Grisham will campaign for Democrat Tom Perriello in Danville on Tuesday ... Perriello and Grisham will attend a voter registration rally with students and faculty from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Danville Community College ... From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Grisham will hold a book signing with local teachers at Danville Public Library. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Pedestrian killed on Highway 58 Sep 20, 2008
A Danville man was killed Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle, Virginia State Police reported. According to the accident report, Kevin Lacy was standing on Highway 58 east of Route 722 when he was hit by a 1999 Dodge Dakota driven by Walter Lee Caswell of Cascade. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Danville woman convicted of manslaughter Sep 19, 2008
Monica Leigh Major, 25, of Danville was convicted of aggravated involuntary manslaughter in Pittsylvania Circuit Court on Wednesday for a June 23, 2007, accident resulting in the death of her 5-year-old child. A jury recommended a sentence of five years on Thursday, and Major's bond was revoked. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Sheriff's office to step up enforcement during 'Click It or Ticket' campaign Sep 19, 2008
Other agencies taking part in the project included Danville Police Department, Virginia State Police, Caswell County Sheriff's Office, and the North Carolina Highway Patrol. In Virginia, officers issued citations for three vehicle equipment violations, one safety belt violation, and one other traffic violation, Baggerly said. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Recruiting coast-to-coast Sep 19, 2008
As good as the quarterback/athlete category is in the state, running back (Danville, Va. George Washington) ranks No. 8 nationally at his position. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
County supervisor storms out of meeting Sep 17, 2008
Supervisors voted to apply for 1 million to extend water and sewer from Chatham to a proposed regional agricultural complex on U.S. 29 between Chatham and Gretna, and 3 million for a new regional industrial park with Danville off Berry Hill Road. Ingram vowed to continue fighting for money for the Gretna industrial park. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
U.S. Chamber to address local chamber members Sep 17, 2008
The breakfast meeting will focus on the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce's Five-Star Accreditation, federal legislation that business should know, and the potential impact of upcoming elections on the business agenda ... Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is a business organization with more than 720 members. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Jesse Jackson to visit Danville for bridge ceremony Sep 17, 2008
DANVILLE - The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson is scheduled to be in Danville Thursday for the dedication of a plaque at the city's King Memorial Bridge ... The King Memorial Bridge is the main link over the Dan River to downtown Danville. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Chamber says no to uranium 'work group' Sep 17, 2008
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce recently turned down a request from Halifax County Del ... In August, the delegate asked the Halifax County Chamber of Commerce and Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce to put together a joint work group of four to six members each to determine "some of the things people living in this area want to have considered in a uranium study." ... Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce said no to Hogan's request at a board of... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
ACHS cross country team wins team event in Danville 5K Sep 17, 2008
On Saturday September 13 the boys cross country team won the team event at the Danville 5K race held in Danville. The boys had the low score of 21, which placed them ahead of the Gretna and Dan River high school teams. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Energy symposium scheduled Sept. 23 in Danville Sep 16, 2008
DANVILLE - Danville Utilities will sponsor an energy symposium for businesses Tuesday, Sept. 23, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville. Guest speakers will include Pam Sullivan, senior vice president of marketing and operations with AMP-Ohio; Aubrey Hilliard, president of Texican Horizon Energy Marketing; Heather Wheeler, account manager with Trane; and Dr. Paul Bleiweiss with Energy Automation Systems Inc.. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
God's Pit Crew prepares to dispatch team to Texas Sep 16, 2008
DANVILLE - God's Pit Crew is preparing to dispatch a team to Laport, Texas, to deliver relief supplies to victims of Hurricane Ike ... God's Pit Crew plans to leave Danville Tuesday at 7 a.m. with the group's tool and equipment trailer and will set up at the New Life Christian Center in Laport over the next two weeks. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
'Driving Hard' details life of true pacesetter Sep 14, 2008
Scott was born in Danville, Va ... After a stint in the Army, Scott returned to Danville, where -- like many of stock-car racing's early stars -- he honed his skills running moonshine in and out of the Virginia hollers. (NJ.com -- Times)
2 charged in county burglary Sep 13, 2008
Capt. Keith Isom said deputies responded to a report of a burglary and grand larceny of a tool set at 2501 Mount Cross Road in Danville on Sept. 6. After an extensive investigation, Isom said deputies located and arrested Joe Jackson Steward III and Megan Aleece Mann. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Averett University athletics launches new web site Sep 13, 2008
DANVILLE - Averett University launched its new website for its sports teams, , on Thursday. The new online home for Cougars sports news will feature more in depth information on Averett's players and teams. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Puppy mill - over 1,000 dogs seized Sep 12, 2008
Paulette Dean, executive director of the Danville Area Humane Society, said the pets arrived late on Aug. 29 and the adoption process started Wednesday. Most of the dogs are friendly and have no serious health problems, she said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Millner receives Chatham Hall Overbey Award Sep 10, 2008
"Millner is a native of Lynchburg and spent his early life in Danville. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He has practiced law in Chatham and Danville since 1960.He was a former member of the Virginia State Bar Governing Council, and the Executive Committee of the Virginia Bar Association.He has served as chairman of the Fifth District Ethics Committee, the Client Protection Fund and the Conference of Local Bar Associations of the Virginia State... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Perkins, Malpass win Star-Tribune football contest Sep 9, 2008
Entries are due Friday by 4 p.m. and can be dropped off at the Star-Tribune in Chatham, Western Auto in Gretna, Davis Floor Covering on Franklin Turnpike in Mount Hermon, or Rudder Tractor Company on South Boston Road in Danville. Only one entry per person is allowed. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Danville man indicted in double homicide Sep 9, 2008
A Danville man was indicted this week on murder and a host of other charges stemming from a drug deal that went bad in May 2007 in the Virginia Carolina Mobile Homes parking lot in Ringgold. A multijurisdictional grand jury in Halifax County returned indictments Thursday against Roger Lee Stephens, 26, of 674 Glendale Avenue in Danville ... Stephens, who has been held in the Danville City Jail under no bond since his arrest in July, is charged with murdering Mark Hopkinson and Zachary Titus on... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
4th Annual Gems & Generosity charity auction set for Sept. 19 Sep 9, 2008
DANVILLE - Danville-Pittsylvania County United Way will hold its 4th Annual Gems and Generosity charity auction Friday, Sept. 19. The event, which is open to the public with reservations, will be held from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Ben David Jewelers Superstore on Mount Cross Road in Danville ... "United Way is an exceptional organization that gives back to the entire community in Danville and Pittsylvania County," David said. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
National Science Foundation funds DCC program Sep 5, 2008
Danville Community College and Luna Innovations Inc. have entered into a partnership to provide nanotechnology technician training to Southside Virginia residents ... Headquartered in Roanoke, Luna opened its nanoWorks division in Danville in 2005 in a former tobacco warehouse that has been renovated into an ultramodern 24,000-square-foot manufacturing and research development facility ... Another significant project partner is the Danville Science Center, which will develop summer... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
From the Road: Performance evaluation Sep 4, 2008
2010 PROSPECT PERFORMANCE: Johnson had seven carries for 163 yards and three TDs all in the first half in Varina's 35-6 win over Danville (Va ... PERFORMANCE: Smith had two touchdown catches, one of them a 71-yarder, against Danville (Va ... 2010 PROSPECT PERFORMANCE: Wallace played offensive line in Varina's 35-6 win over Danville (Va. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jobless rate hits 9.0 Sep 3, 2008
"I think that a lot of workers commute to Danville and southern parts of Virginia and there are some layoffs there that have affected residents of Caswell County.". Allen also cited textile-manufacturing layoffs in Person and Alamance counties. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Let them eat cake Sep 3, 2008
Originally from Danville, Va ... Watlington's mother, Eva Willis, owns Baker's Fantasy, a bakery located in Danville, Va. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
County earmarks additional $700,000 for Gretna industrial park Sep 3, 2008
Ingram's motion also included 1 million to extend water and sewer from Chatham to a proposed regional agricultural complex on U.S. 29 between Chatham and Gretna, and 3 million for a new regional industrial park with Danville off Berry Hill Road. Voting in favor of the motion were Ingram, Chatham-Blairs District Supervisor Henry Davis Jr., Staunton River District Supervisor Marshall Ecker, and Banister District Supervisor William Pritchett. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Sheriff's office taps first female captain Sep 3, 2008
Caldwell graduated from Laurel Park High School in Martinsville and late earned her associate degree from Danville Community College and her bachelor's in sociology with a minor in law enforcement from Averett University. "I like helping people," said Caldwell of going into law enforcement. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Obama's Virginia Campaign Offices Accepting Help For Gustav Victims Sep 2, 2008
Danville Campaign for Change OfficeRiverside Center, 3228 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA. Farmville Campaign for Change OfficeThe Carrington Building, 223 N. Main Street, Farmville, VA. (W-USA News, DC)
Rogers' blog Aug 30, 2008
Why do you want some guys (Hanson, Medlen) brought up in September and not (say) Casey Hodges and Randall Delgado from Danville, or Santos Rodriguez and Daniel Lopez from Gulf Coast. Whats that you say. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
West recruiting notebook: Stanford loading up Aug 29, 2008
Six-foot-6, 230-pounder (Danville, Calif. Monte Vista) is a great-looking prospect with the prototypical size and toughness for a college tight end. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Webb speaks at Pittsylvania County Community Action dinner Aug 28, 2008
Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders (left) presents a key to the city to U.S. Sen ... About 400 people filled the Stratford Courtyard Conference Center in Danville to hear Webb, who the night before appeared with Democratic presidential hopeful U.S. Sen ... Webb also announced plans to open a Senate office in Danville. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
