Lisa Meriwether knew her time had started to make an impact when she went out to dinner one night. Going to Golden Leaf Bistro, she looked at the menu. There it was: SoSi scallops. “I was like, ‘you are freaking kidding me,'” she ...
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How Visit SoSi is ramping up efforts to bring more people to Danville
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‘We’re not done. Not even close.’ Danville mayor highlights momentum heading into 2026
Looking back over what he called a “remarkable year” for Danville, Mayor Alonzo Jones was heavy on the praise for residents who never wavered from believing the city’s best days are ahead. He also echoed a sentiment a Caesars ...
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Six-week financial literacy training program offered in Danville
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism will host Money Made Simple, a six-week financial literacy training program designed for small business owners. The sessions will be from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24. Participation in the ...
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The Next Chapter of Danville’s Story | Building a Workforce for a Brighter Future
This past year marked a period of extraordinary transformation and record-setting job growth for the City of Danville and the surrounding Southern Virginia region. In 2024 alone, over 2,400 new jobs were created, and $1.46 billion in investments ...
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Savoring the Season | Discover Southern Virginia’s Local Flavor
Savoring the Season Discover Southern Virginia’s Local Flavor December rings in a season of holiday shopping lists, family gatherings, shared meals, and the hope of snowy scenery on the horizon. In Danville and Pittsylvania County, this time of ...
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Danville to bring new life to historic neighborhood
DANVILLE, Va. – A historic Danville neighborhood is getting a fresh start as city officials advance plans to restore and revitalize the area through a comprehensive redevelopment initiative. The effort, dubbed “Plan Mechanicsville,” aims to ...
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Large letters near iconic smokestacks offer more to ‘love’ about Danville’s casino resort
Visitors now have something else to “love” about Caesars Virginia. On Wednesday, the casino resort dedicated its new sign, which is situated between the Three Sisters, the iconic smokestacks that remain on the property of what was ...
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Danville hosts first statewide tourism conference
DANVILLE, Va. – Danville marked a significant milestone Thursday as it hosted the VA1 Governor’s Tourism Summit for the first time at Caesar’s Casino, showcasing the city’s emergence as Virginia’s fastest-growing tourism destination. The summit ...