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RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated a $7.2 million federal disaster-recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand high-quality childcare in communities across Southwest and Southside ...

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced TECHnista — an education consulting company specializing in K-12 curriculum and workforce ecosystem development for defense and advanced manufacturing industries — will invest $15.1 ...

DANVILLE, Va. – Tourism continues to grow rapidly in Danville and Pittsylvania County, with visitor spending increasing by more than 50% in 2025 and reaching a record $415.2 million, according to new data from the Virginia Tourism Corporation. ...

Get Your Hands Dirty | Exploring Agritourism at Moses Mill Farm When you imagine Southside Virginia, you might think of children laughing and playing in the newly opened Riverfront Park, the smell of delicious cuisine at downtown bistros and ...

Danville, VA | Sept. 8, 2026 – Visitor spending for Danville and Pittsylvania County, Va reached $415.2M, a 50.9 percent increase over 2024 figures. Tourism supported 3,941 jobs in the region and generated $18.7M in local tax revenue. According ...

“The booklet is not a complete history. It’s a starting point for more exploration and study,” said Joyce Wilburn, local historian, City of Danville resident, and passionate storyteller. The African American Life Guide was recently designed and ...

A Milestone Summer: What VA250 Means for Our Community This month, you might see a grand fireworks display, enjoy a cookout with family or friends, or maybe relax by the water or on a sunny dock. July is a time to intentionally pause and reflect ...

It Starts with a Visit “If you build a place people want to visit, you build a place where people want to live. If you build a place where people want to live, you’ll build a place where people want to work. If you build a place where ...