Officials broke ground Wednesday on Centra’s $23.8 million project for this northern Pittsylvania County town — a 50,000-square-foot, 24/7 emergency care center with a CT scanner. Read more…

Bistro 1888 in downtown South Boston has been honored as a Top Performing Restaurant as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor, the World’s Largest Travel Site. Read more…

The River District has attracted $78 million in private investment over five years, according to figures presented by the City of Danville’s Office of Economic Development. That figure outpaces public investment by threefold. Read more…

The Homeplace Vineyard is expanding. The family that owns the vineyard on Rigney Circle off Climax Road in Pittsylvania County is constructing an event facility next to its tasting room/cabin. Read more…

The Chatham law office of Adams, Elmore & Fisk is opening a satellite office in Gretna on July 1. The Gretna office will be located in the former Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber Office in the American National Bank building. The office will open from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.  There will be a full-time staff member and attorneys will alternate days at the site.

Smart Beginnings Danville Pittsylvania has received $258,640 from the Virginia Department of Social Services to go toward the Virginia Star Quality Initiative for the Piedmont Region. Read more…

Pemberton Lofts is now taking applications for early leasing. The model unit is open and available to be shown. We look forward to helping you with your housing needs. Read more…

R. Frank Fox Jr. has joined Nancy’s Candy Co. as plant manager in its headquarters facility in Meadows of Dan. Read more…

Roman Eagle Memorial Home, Inc. has changed its legal name to Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Inc.  As a charitable, not-for-profit organization, Roman Eagle has distinguished itself as a recognized leader in providing skilled nursing care in a safe, comfortable, homelike environment for nearly a century. Read more…

Danville Regional Medical Center Home Health Services recently announced that it is now using the Patient Information Logistics Solution System for in-home monitoring and disease management support of certain patients. Read more…

Dustin Whittle has been named the new director of marketing and membership at the Danville Family YMCA. Read more…

The Virginia Public Library Directors Association recently awarded Danville Public Library an “Outstanding Service Innovation” award for its Little Free Library Project, an initiative that has overseen the installation of free library units throughout Danville. Read more…

One company is bringing 150 new jobs to Danville and investing $7.5 million. The City of Danville announced that an allergy relief lozenges company, named Allergease, is moving to Danville's River District. Read more…

Danville Community College plans to double the number of students who can take the precision machining program each semester by adding a new building, increasing class sizes and bringing in a lot of new, high-tech equipment for the students to train on. Read more…

First Piedmont Corp., a regional waste hauler headquartered in Chatham, plans to switch some of its refuse vehicles from diesel fuel to compressed natural gas this year. Read more…

National College recently recognized the following employees and instructors. Katlin Hecox and Sheri Tuck were recognized as outstanding employees of the year for their service and dedication to the Danville campus. Read more…

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is now accepting proposals for its next round of grant making. Read more…

Danville Regional Medical Center’s Main Laboratory has received accreditation by the College of American Pathologists, based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. CAP is considered the gold standard in laboratory accreditation and is the leader in laboratory quality assurance. Read more…

Construction of the new digital dome theater at the Danville Science Center continues with the assembly of the dome. Read more…

After two months of renovations, Santana’s Restaurant and Grill in the Comfort Inn & Suites is now open. Read more…

At its June meeting, the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center board of trustees honored Carlyle Ramsey, president of Danville Community College, for his service to the board. Read more…

American National Bank and Trust Company announced the appointment of H. Gregg Strader as Executive Vice President. In this role, Strader will lead the bank’s major strategic initiatives from his new office in Greensboro, N.C. Read more…  American National Bank and Trust Company also announced two employee changes at its South Boston Office. Linda Conner, Assistant Vice President & Relationship Manager, retired on May 31, 2013. Kimberly Fox, Relationship Manager, has joined American National to assume Conner’s roles and responsibilities. Read more…

We proudly announce the most recent members to the Chamber of Commerce. Please welcome them with your business and support:

Peace Haven Personal Care Services   
Yolanda Ceasar
18 North Main Street
PO Box 423
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8558
Health Maintenance Organizations

Pemberton Lofts
Ross Fickenscher
541 Bridge Street
Danville, VA 24541
804-925-0109
Apartments

Vintages by the Dan
Robin Jones
312 Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
434-799-4363
Retailers

Thank you to the following businesses and organizations that renewed their membership investment between April 30, 2013 – June 6, 2013:

Abundant Life World Outreach Church
Alcova Mortgage
Chatmoss Cablevision, Inc.
Computer Clinic Inc.
God's Pit Crew, Inc.
Dale Hutchens
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Matthews Sanitation Services, LLC
McDarmont Web Design, Inc.
Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative
Nationwide Insurance - Brandon Scearce Insurance Agency, Inc.
Piedmont Printing & Graphics Inc.
Piedmont Shopper / ClassCandy
David Pugh, P.L.L.C.
Showcase Magazine
SleepyGoat Cheese
Supply Resources, Inc.
TekaByte, Inc.
''The Brick'' Running & Tri Store
Triangle Cycles North
Virginia Technical Institute
Willow Oaks Plantation
Coleman B. Yeatts

Bruce R. Scism will become the new president of Danville Community College, succeeding Carlyle Ramsey when he retires Aug. 1 after leading the school for 21 years. Read more…

The Danville School Board has announced that Edward Newsome Jr. has been selected as the next superintendent of Danville Public Schools effective July 1. Read more…

Carlene J. Wilson of Danville has been named director of the Danville campus of National College. Read more…

Lisa Fultz will become the executive director of the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board, effective June 3. Read more…

American National Bank and Trust Company announced that Katie Smith has joined the bank’s Mortgage Department as an Assistant Vice President & Mortgage Loan Officer for the Danville region. Read more…

Kristy Wolfe recently joined the Franklin Turnpike office of the financial services firm Edward Jones as a branch office administrator (BOA). Read more…

JTI Leaf Services in Danville is investing $7.5 million in new tobacco processing technology at its Stinson Drive plant. Read more…

Lee Chapman IV has been named chief executive officer in addition to his role as president of Davenport & Company. The financial services firm has a branch in Danville. Read more…

NASCAR is coming to Virginia International Raceway this summer, with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East selecting the road course for an event in August. Read more…

Danville Regional Medical Center recently invested more than $1.2 million in a new GE Healthcare Brightspeed Computed Tomography (CT) scanner and upgrade to other existing technology. Read more…

Experience Hot Laps on VIR’s Track with Pro Drivers Charles Haynsworth and Roger Gillispie or drive your own car on VIRginia International Raceway’s historic track — Thursday, May 23, 2013. All donations will benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Read more…

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has awarded 77 scholarships totaling more than $149,000 to area students. Read more…

The fountain that will be the centerpiece of Danville’s River District Gateway Park is getting some extra bells and whistles, thanks to an additional donation of $65,000 from JTI Leaf Services. Read more…

Faculty, staff and administrators at Danville Community College were honored recently for their service to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Read more…

The Danville campus of National College will hold its graduation ceremony at 6 p.m. May 30 at George Washington High School with special guest speaker U.S. Rep. Robert Hurt, 5th District. Read more…

Danville Regional Medical Center recently announced the recipients of its first “Heart of Nursing” Award. The award recognizes and celebrates DRMC nurses who have made outstanding contributions to patient care and the community. Read more…

URW Community Federal Credit Union has incorporated a “community room” into its new location on Lowes Drive that can be used for meetings, seminars and other gatherings — for free. Read more…

Hearts On Fire is donating all proceeds from sales on heartsonfire.com (excluding sales tax) to The One Fund Boston through May 31. Ben David Jewelers is participating in this initiative to offer local customers the ability to give back through a special Hearts on Fire purchase. Read more…

Danville has a new FM radio station. WBTM has added Big Hits 102.5 WBTM-FM to run simulcast with its AM frequency, 1330 WBTM. Read more…

The City of Danville’s Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a community-wide needs assessment. The information collected from this questionnaire will help guide the department as it creates a five-year strategic plan. Read more…

A farmer’s market will open June 1 at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex on US 29 in Chatham. Participants may contact Pittsylvania County Agricultural Development Director Fred Wydner at 434-432-7993 to register or for more information.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has awarded Centra a three-star rating for the fourth time. Centra continues to be among the nation’s highest possible tier of hospitals providing heart surgery. The three-star rating, which only 12 percent of heart centers hold, reflects above average, quality performances.

Hargrave Military Academy is hosting a special five-day course for young men in rising grades 7-12 interested in leadership and the military lifestyle. The 2013 Summer Leaders Course runs June 10-14 on Hargrave’s campus in Chatham. The cost for the course is $500 and $250, respectively. To learn more, contact Col. Mike Cloy at 434-432-2582 or email cloym@hargrave.edu.