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Snapshot of Danville and Pittsylvania


The Midtown Market opened in 1921 and has been in the family of current owner and manager Jan Grant Harris since 1952. Besides its meat and produce departments, the market is renowned for its chicken salad.
Former New York Jets player Kenny Lewis returned home to Danville after completing his studies at Virginia Tech. He is the principal and director of alternative education at the George Washington-Langston Campus.

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Community Overview
Danville and Pittsylvania County offer a host of simple pleasures and cultural opportunities. Danville is a place where the city's past decorates its neighborhoods with Victorian elegance, yet a progressive current fills the air.

Population

Pittsylvania County Population: 61,745
Danville Population: 48,411

Climate

July High Temperature: 90
January Low Temperature: 26

Climate Overview
Danville enjoys a moderate climate with warm summers and an average of 6 inches of snow each winter.

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Schools

  • Danville and Pittsylvania County have a variety of public and private education options, which means there's something for almost everyone's educational needs.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
Danville Public Schools
  • (434) 799-6400

Danville Community College
  • 1008 S. Main St.
    Danville, Virginia 24541
  • (434) 797-2222

Averett University
  • 420 W. Main St.
    Danville, Virginia 24541
  • (434) 791-5600

Pittsylvania County Schools
  • (434) 432-2761
Student Population Stats
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Health Care

  • Pittsylvania County is home to a comprehensive medical center and a variety of general practitioners and specialists.
Medical Makeup
Facilities
Danville Regional Medical Center
  • 142 S. Main St.
    Danville, Virginia 24541
  • (434) 799-2100
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Neighborhoods

  • Pittsylvania County has an abundance of affordable homes, with home prices averaging $107,500 in Axton and $61,900 in Keeling.
Real Estate Information
home turnover percentage14.12
Four-Bedroom Rent751
Three-Bedroom Rent700
Two-Bedroom Rent561
One-Bedroom Rent435
Average Home Price$84,900
Utilities
Town of Hurt
  • (434) 324-4411
  • Water
Town of Gretna
  • (434) 656-6572
  • Water
Town of Chatham
  • (434) 432-9515
  • Water
City of Danville Utilities
  • (434) 799-5280
  • Water
Verizon
  • (434) 954-6222
  • Phone
FairPoint Communications
  • (434) 656-2291
  • Phone
EMBARQ
  • (276) 223-6291
  • Phone
Columbia Gas of Virginia
  • Toll Free: (800) 543-8911
  • Gas
City of Danville Utilities
  • (434) 799-5280
  • Gas
Chatmoss Cablevision
  • (434) 685-1521
  • Cable
Comcast Cable
  • Toll Free: (888) 683-1000
  • Cable
Southside Electric
  • Toll Free: (800) 552-2118
  • Electric
Mecklenburg Electric
  • (434) 656-1288
  • Electric
Dominion Virginia Power
  • Toll Free: (888) 667-3000
  • Electric
City of Danville Utilities
  • (434) 799-5155
  • Electric
American Electric Power
  • Toll Free: (800) 956-4237
  • Electric
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Business Climate

  • Danville and Pittsylvania County have some of the most innovative incentives and business development programs in the nation. These programs encourage growth and prosperity within the region’s existing economy and bring new business investment to the area.
Economic Resources
Pittsylvania County Economic Development
  • 34 N. Main St., P.O. Box 1122
    Chatham, Virginia 24531
  • (434) 432-1669
Doing Business in Danville-Pittsylvania County
    Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce
    • 8653 U.S. Hwy. 29
      Blairs, Virginia 24527
    • (434) 836-6990
    Danville Economic Development
    • 427 Patton St., P.O. Box 3300
      Danville, Virginia 24543
    • (434) 793-1753
    Transportation
    Danville Regional Airport
    • (434) 799-5110
    Industrial Sites
    Site Selection and Available Properties
    • (434) 793-1753
    Media
    The Star-Tribune
    • (434) 432-2791
    Danville Register Bee
    • (434) 793-2311
    WSLS - TV 10 (NBC Roanoke, VA)
    • (540) 981-9126
    WSET - TV 13 (ABC Lynchburg, VA)
    • (434) 528-1313
    WFXR - TV 21/27 (FOX Roanoke, VA)
    • (540) 344-2127
    WDBJ - TV 7 (CBS Roanoke, VA)
    • (540) 344-7000
    WBRA - TV 15 (PBS, Roanoke, VA)
    • (540) 344-0991
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    Resources

    Senior Resources
    Ballou Recreation Center
    • 760 W. Main St.
      Danville, Virginia 24541
    • (434) 799-5216
    Volunteer Opportunities
    Habitat for Humanity
    • 503 Hughes St.
      Danville, Virginia 24541
    • (434) 793-3630
    United Way
    • 1225 W. Main St.
      Danville, Virginia 24541
    • (434) 792-3700
    Volunteer Opportunities
      Local Resources
      Voter Registration
      • Toll Free: (800) 552-9745
      Driver's License/Auto Registration
      • Toll Free: (800) 435-5137
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      Culture

      • Danville and Pittsylvania County offer a host of simple pleasures and cultural opportunities. Danville is a place where the city's past decorates its neighborhoods with Victorian elegance, yet a progressive current fills the air.
      Arts and Culture
      Danville-Area Attractions
        Danville Science Center
        • 677 Craghead St.
          Danville, Virginia 24541
        • (434) 791-5160
        Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History
        • 975 Main St.
          Danville, Virginia 24541
        • (434) 793-5644
        Danville Stadium Cinemas
        • 3601 Riverside Dr.
          Danville, Virginia 24541
        • (434) 792-9885
        The North Theatre
        • (434) 792 2700
        Danville Symphony Orchestra
        • (434) 797-2666
        Danville Little Theatre
          Danville Concert Association
          • (434) 792-9242
          Danville Area Association for the Arts & Humanities
          • (434) 792-6965
          Recreation Opportunities
          Danville-Area Recreation
            Southern Virginia Mountain Bike Association
              Danville Parks and Recreation
              • (434) 799-5200
              Visit
              Community Calendar
                Danville Tourism
                • (434) 793-4636
                City of Danville
                • Municipal Building, 427 Patton St.
                  Danville, Virginia 24541
                • (434) 799-5185
                Dining
                Dining
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                  Guide to Services

                  • Looking for a financial institution, Realtor, or health-care provider? Looking for other goods and services in Danville and Pittsylvania?
                  Accommodations
                  Courtyard Marriott/Holiday Inn Select
                  Virginia International Raceway
                  Automotive/Aviation
                  Danville Honda Steve Padgett's
                  Construction
                  CRB Electrical Inc.
                  Eve Inc.
                  Education
                  Averett University
                  Danville Community College
                  Institute for Advanced Learning & Research
                  National College
                  New College Institute
                  Financial
                  American National Bank
                  URW Community Federal Credit Union
                  Government
                  Danville-Pittsylvania County Co-Op
                  Pittsylvania County
                  Health Care
                  Danville Regional Medical Center
                  Insurance
                  Bankers Insurance
                  Nationwide Insurance – J Brandon Scearce
                  Manufacturing
                  Goodyear
                  Real Estate
                  Coldwell Banker – Johnson Realty of Virginia
                  Manasco Realty
                  Wilkins & Co., Realtors
                  Retail
                  Ben David Jewelers
                  Office Plus Business Centre
                  Utilities
                  Abercrombie Oil Company