At least 700 people lined up to get screened for health indicators ranging from cholesterol and blood pressure to pulmonary function and dental problems at the Community Health Fair held at Danville Community College’s new Foundation Hall on Saturday.

Educators and DRMC staff developed a medical education program five years ago. Because of student interest in returning to the hospital for their postgraduate residencies, VCOM has worked with the hospital for the past three years to establish a residency program.

Patient satisfaction is what it’s all about, a local health clinic leader said. Between 1,200 and 1,500 patients come through Caswell Family Medical Center in Yanceyville, N.C., each month, Chief Executive Officer Shirley Deal said. The patients give the clinic feedback in satisfaction surveys, which also can point to what patients would like to see the clinic offer in the future. Patients wanted to see more specialists, specifically in dermatology and podiatry, to come in and offer their services at the clinic, Deal said.

Calling all concerned residents, young people and community leaders: How can the community deal with violence in Danville?

The Danville Area Humane Society is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about two recent cases of mistreated dogs.

M.T. Sorrell, a non-profit residential home in Blairs for mentally disabled adults, has been award $5,000 in state tax credits from the Neighborhood Assistance Program administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services.

The Building Economic Success Together coalition will be offering free tax preparation services for Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County, N.C., residents who earn less than $49,000 a year.

Local students learned about geographic literacy - and their hometown.

Maintenance repairs are planned for the roadway slope.

J.R. Tucker High School’s former football coach pleaded guilty this week to three counts of taking indecent liberties with two teenage students.

In a brief hearing in Henrico County Circuit Court, Danville native William Macgregor “Mac” Leighton, 31, acknowledged his guilt in months-long relationships with students 15 and 17.

Though continuous rain delivered high waters and flooding to the area last week, Danville and Pittsylvania County escaped major destruction.

There was, however, minor damage at Danville’s wastewater treatment plant and the courthouse in Chatham.

About 400 high school juniors from Danville and Pittsylvania County took a break from their classes Wednesday to glimpse potential professional futures during a career fair at the Institute of Advanced Learning & Research.

City Attorney W. Clarke Whitfield said his investigation of Jerry Gwaltney found the former city manager violated City Code and policy — but to Whitfield’s knowledge, the city isn’t pursuing any charges against Gwaltney.

Whitfield found that Gwaltney authorized $465,000 in extra funds for the Coleman MarketPlace project without City Council approval. Whitfield was responding via e-mail to a Danville Register & Bee question about pursuing charges against Gwaltney.

American National Bankshares Inc., the parent company of American National Bank, has announced a fourth-quarter dividend of 23 cents per share.

Illinois company forms new subsidiary, creates 88 jobs in Danville

Dennis Lee Daniel is on trial for the 2008 killing of Courtney Servais. His attorney doesn’t dispute that a murder occurred but maintains there was no robbery.

An opponent of uranium mining and milling has asked the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors to prohibit uranium mining within a 25-mile radius of the proposed Berry Hill Road industrial megapark site.

Karen Maute, who lives in Pittsylvania County, proposed a resolution to the board and wants Danville City Council and the Danville Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facilities Authority to sign the resolution along with the county.

Danville City Council held a second public hearing during its regular meeting Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that will sharply curtail the time animals can be chained in yards.

Several rows in City Council chambers were filled with supporters of the proposal, which will make it a Class 4 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250 if pets are left chained for more than three hours in any 24-hour period.

Former City Manager Jerry Gwaltney violated City Code, policies and procedures when he authorized an extra $465,000 for Coleman MarketPlace without City Council approval, City Attorney W. Clarke Whitfield reported to City Council during its Tuesday night work session.

Bobby Carlsen wanted to honor emergency responders through his photographic art.

Remnants of Ida spark debate about uranium mining at Coles Hill

The company expects a jobs announcement in three to six months

A 19-year-old Danville man has been found guilty of the July 11 murder of Latoya Hubbard and injuring another person in a drive-by shooting on Ross Street.

Local health care providers and a hospital leader debate whether current health care legislation addresses the issue of affordability.

The United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County celebrated its new location in Danville’s downtown Tobacco Warehouse District on Monday with a ribbon-cutting and open house.

The Danville TEA Party has officially cancelled its bonfire and effigy burning planned for Saturday after the event received nationwide interest, according to the group’s chairman, Nigel Coleman.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys chose the jury Tuesday after finishing the second day of jury selection in the capital murder case of Dennis Lee Daniel.

A Danville man has been arrested after a health, beauty and gift store at 107 Mall Drive was robbed at gunpoint at 2 p.m. Monday, according to a Danville Police Department news release.

A Sunday night fire caused heavy damage to a Danville home.

There are still federal stimulus funds available for energy upgrades to homes and businesses, but only if people act fast.