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š± How did every Danville public school finally earn full accreditation?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did every Danville public school finally earn full accreditation?
- How a Danville native will shape Averettās next chapter
- When Collective Soul will rock Caesars Virginia in Danville
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? Youāve lost a tooth! š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and colder, with a high of 38 and low of 15 degrees. āļø Brr!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, temps: high: 37, low: 23.
- Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ All Danville schools fully accredited as state updates performance framework (wsls.com) ā Danville Public Schools have earned full state accreditation for the first time in more than a decade, with most schools meeting or exceeding Virginiaās updated performance standards. Local leaders say the recognition reflects years of work to boost reading, growth, and graduation, and the district now plans to expand literacy support, teacher development, and family engagement to keep student achievement rising. 
ā¢ Wilson Named Director of Marketing and Communications at Averett (wakg.com) ā Averett University is elevating longtime athletics communicator and Danville native Drew Wilson to director of marketing and communications starting in January, keeping a key leader rooted in the community. Wilson, a former Danville Register & Bee sports editor, will guide the universityās overall branding while remaining closely connected to Averett athletics and local organizations.
ā¢ Collective Soul Announce 2026 Headlining North American Tour (rttnews.com) ā Danville music fans can mark their calendars: Collective Soulās 2026 North American tour includes an April 11 stop at Caesars Virginia. The rock band behind hits like āShineā and āThe World I Knowā will play a one-night show as part of a months-long run across the U.S. and Canada.
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Community Holiday Light Show
City of Danville Calendar , 760 West Main Street , Danville
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Oh, Christmas Tree
City of Danville Calendar , 511 Patton St , Danville
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Exploring AI
City of Danville Calendar , 511 Patton St , Danville
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Unrequired Reading ā Classics Book Club- āCold Comfort Farmā by Stella Gibbons
City of Danville Calendar , 511 Patton St. , Danville
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Community Holiday Light Show
Ballou Park , 760 West Main Street , Danville
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Little Explorers Storytime
City of Danville Calendar , 511 Patton Street , Danville
11:00 am -
Anything Goes Book Club- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
City of Danville Calendar , 511 Patton St , Danville
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Adult Arts and Crafts- Sparkly Rhinestone Ornament
City of Danville Calendar , 511 Patton St. , Danville
5:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Tuesday December 16
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A Writerās Workshop
BluTattoo Studio , 50 Church St E #4 , Martinsville
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12/15/2025 Staunton River RIFA Meeting
Room 206 , 150 Slayton Ave , Danville
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SVA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Carlisle
Carlisle School , 300 Carlisle Rd , Axton
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SMLCA Girls Varsity Basketball @ Chatham
Chatham High School , 100 Chatham Cavalier Cir , Chatham
7:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The next Recruit Academy will start in February 2026.
The application time period will be December 15th to January 2nd. Keep an eye at www.DATC.training for the updated application to be released. Moreā¦ (Nextdoor Berry Hill) - The Community Engagement Walk that was postponed earlier in December will be held Tuesday, Dec.
16, at 4 p.m. Join us as we visit Purdum Woods. (Nextdoor )
- PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Danville. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.
š Nearby News
Martinsville
- High School Boys Basketball: Defense, 3-pointers leads Martinsville to big win over Bassett (martinsvillebulletin.com)
- Then & Now: Martinsville begins dismantling network of gunshot detectors (cardinalnews.org)
- Car club made charitable donations to county schools (henrycountyenterprise.com)
South Boston
- Two arrested for abduction and robbery of woman in Halifax County (wdbj7.com)
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