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Alonzo Jones was born and raised in Danville.

He joined the US Army straight out of high school and attended boot camp outside of St. Louis.   During his service, he was in the logistics and supply division driving trucks.

After 6 years in service, Jones returned to Danville where he got involved in afterschool programs through city council.

He was appointed by City Council to the school board before the City moved towards an elected school board.

His name was drawn out of appointed school board members lottery to give up his post and seek election in the first school board vote by the public and retained his seat.

After the school board term Jones was requested by then Mayor Rubie B Archie to seek a seat on City Council.  After terms as councilman and Vice Mayor he was selected to be the Mayor of Danville.

 

Featured Hero: Kirby Wright

Worked in Pittsylvania county schools for 37 years as director of alternative education till 1996. Then to Danville community college until he retired in 1999. Opened RC Wright Group home which is now known as Negril corporation helping people with mental and physical disabilities.   Opened the company with his brother who worked in Alternative education…

 
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Danville Concert Association Spring Preview

Cedric Hairston, Vice President of the Danville Concert Association stopped by to talk about the second half of the 2023-2024 season.  The upcoming shows are Forever Young and The Atlanta Pops Orchestra.

 

Find out more about the shows and where to get tickets by clicking HERE! 

 
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Danville Neighborhood Development Corporation

Ernicia and Steve from the Danville Neighborhood Development Corporation came by to talk with us about some great learning opportunities for homeowners and renters.

 
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