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Judge approves agreement in state Capitol protest cases

Deal could produce clean records for 30 women's rights activists arrested March 3.

05/25/2012 4:51 PM

Gay pride flag that flew at Fed donated to Valentine

Richmond Fed president says bank is proud the flag sent a "clear message" against discrimination.

05/25/2012 2:06 PM
Local Democrat selected for convention

Southside will have local representation on a national level.

05/23/2012 8:56 PM
W. Townes Lea closes its doors for last time Wednesday

On Tuesday, W. Townes Lea Elementary was buzzing with the typical excitement that comes from students right before summer break.Wednesday is their last day. Boxes can be seen in the back of some classrooms as teachers begin to pack up for the year.

05/22/2012 8:22 PM
Councilman running for mayor in Chatham

Chatham Town Councilman Roy Byrd Jr. is running for mayor there.

05/21/2012 7:30 PM
Danville City Council votes to loan schools $2.1 million

Gibson Middle School has been granted a reprieve — at least for a little while — and Danville City Council delayed final decisions on the Westover Branch Library and a new cigarette tax.

05/15/2012 8:44 PM
Danville City Council to vote on school budget

Danville City Council will take their final vote on the budget for Danville Public Schools Tuesday night.

05/13/2012 7:57 PM
Virgil Goode addresses Salem voters

The former 5th District Congressman is the Constitution Party's nominee for president

05/10/2012 6:16 PM
Governor to tour Danville facility on Monday

Gov. Bob McDonnell will come to Danville Monday to tour the new EIT Inc. facility on Slayton Avenue around noon.

05/04/2012 2:22 PM
Residents can weigh in on Danville school funding

Residents will get a chance to speak out on additional funding for Danville Public Schools in a public hearing during Danville City Council’s regular meeting Thursday night.

05/02/2012 9:03 PM
The school board race stays frugal

The race to sit on the Danville Public School board may have been competitive, but there was hardly any money spent. If candidates are not going to spend more than $1,000 of their own money on their campaign then they can be exempt from financial reporting requirements. Of the five candidates running — Cheryl Bryant, Millie Dunston, Terri Hall, Renee Hughes and Ed Polhamus — Bryant was the only one who chose to report anything.

05/01/2012 10:22 PM
What was spent on Danville City Council campaigns?

The amount of money the seven candidates for Danville City Council raised and spent on their campaigns varied widely, with three raising more than $5,000, one less than $2,000 and the other falling in between.

05/01/2012 10:17 PM
Two newcomers will sit on Danville School Board

Two new faces will join the Danville School Board — retired teacher Cheryl Bryant and medical professional Terri Hall were both elected on Tuesday night, along with incumbents Ed Polhamus and Renee Hughes. Hughes garnered the most votes with 2,766 followed closely by Bryant with 2,749. Polhamus had 2,426 votes and Hall had 2,372. Two-term incumbent Millie Dunston was the only candidate not elected, finishing in fifth place with 1,833 votes. Dunston and Hughes both decided to watch the votes come in live at the Danville City Council chambers.

05/01/2012 10:07 PM
Saunders, Vogler lead the field in Danville City Council voting

Mayor Sherman Saunders was the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s Danville City Council election, beating his closest contender by just under 600 votes. “I’m humbled by the voice of the citizens,” Saunders said when the final precinct totals were in. “We all need to work together [and] use teamwork to create a better community. We have a plan; it is working. I’m just thankful the voters want me to continue to be part of that plan.” Lee Vogler will become Danville’s newest City Council member on July 1 when he takes the seat currently held by Vice Mayor David Luther. Vogler’s first campaign brought him to a second-place finish, just behind Saunders. Vogler said he is exhausted from campaigning, but exhilarated that the election went so well.

05/01/2012 10:01 PM
Newcomers Bryant, Hall win Danville School Board seats

Unofficial vote totals from the State Board of Elections (Danville School Board): Renee Hughes: 2,766 votes Cheryl Bryant: 2,749 votes Ed Polhamus: 2,426 votes Terri Hall: 2,372 votes School board member Millie Dunston finished out of the top four with 1,833 votes.

05/01/2012 8:37 PM
Five candidates vie for Danville School Board

Danville voters will get a chance to change the Danville School Board on May 1.

04/22/2012 8:58 PM
Douglass, ahead in funding, says he is frontrunner in nod for 5th nomination

Democratic congressional candidate John Douglass has branded himself the frontrunner as the party gears up to pick its man to run against first-term Republican Rep. Robert Hurt in Virginia’s sprawling 5th District.

04/19/2012 5:57 PM
Franklin County Board of Supervisors prayer discussed

Supervisors heard from a person against a prayer said before Board meetings, and a pastor in favor of keeping the prayer

04/17/2012 2:23 PM
Danville City Council to vote on zoning requests; discuss city budget

Danville City Council is scheduled to vote on half-a-dozen zoning and code requests Tuesday night, before heading into a work session to discuss city budget issues that include a proposed cigarette tax of 30 cents per pack, closing the Westover Branch Library, reducing hours at the main library and two recreations centers and a raise for city employees.

04/16/2012 9:55 PM
Hopeful pumps up Democratic support in Danville

In the past 30 days, Air Force Brig. Gen. John Douglass has talked about his campaign for Congress at 61 events.

04/10/2012 9:24 PM
McDonnell expected to propose VRS phase-in

Legislation also would make teachers and local employees contribute 5 percent of their salaries to retirement.

04/10/2012 12:00 AM
Douglass: I'm the one who can beat Robert Hurt

John Douglass is competing with Peyton R. Williams Jr. for the Democratic nomination for the 5th District.

04/09/2012 9:57 PM
Absentee voting under way in Danville general election

Absentee voting for the May 1 general election for Danville City Council members and Danville School Board members is currently being conducted at the Danville registrar’s office, 515 Main St.

04/09/2012 8:16 PM
Public hearing set Tuesday on Pittsylvania County budget

Pittsylvania County residents can speak out on the county’s proposed $211.7 million 2012-13 budget and the county school budget Tuesday night in Chatham.

04/08/2012 8:40 PM
Danville City Council candidates share plans for future

Danville City Council candidates uniformly supported jobs and education during a debate sponsored by the Averett Student Community Engagement League on Wednesday.

04/04/2012 10:06 PM