Pitt. Co. broadband provider to host meet and greet

(Riceville) — The group installing broadband fiber in Pittsylvania County wants to get the word out, now that a portion of the network is ready for prime time. RiverStreet Networks is hosting another Meet and Greet for folks interested in learning more about the high-speed internet service they’re offering. They’ll be set up at the... Read More

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June 4, 2024

Pitt. Co. Fire and Rescue agencies deal with new regulations

(Chatham) — New regulations are creating a big headache for Pittsylvania County and it’s 11 volunteer fire and rescue agencies. Public Safety Director Chris Key says new FDA rules require them to establish pharmacies when responding to calls. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act goes into effect in late-November. “It requires EMS agencies across the... Read More

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June 3, 2024

Local runner caps epic high school career

(Harrisonburg, Va.) — A local high school athlete cemented her legend status this weekend. Carol-Anne Garrett with Galileo Magnet High School won her sixth, seventh and eighth state titles at the Virginia High School League’s state championships at James Madison University. Garrett started the weekend on Friday, leading the Falcons’ 4-by-800... Read More

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June 3, 2024

DCC nets Chamber’s Pinnacle award

(Danville) — The Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber this weekend gave a local school their highest honor. The annual Pinnacle Award for large businesses went to Danville Community College. DCC is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, overseen by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. DCC formed in 1968 from... Read More

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June 3, 2024

Green gets Chamber award

(Danville) — One of the top officials at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research has received a first-of-its kind honor. Linda Green this weekend was named the first recipient of the Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s WE Lead award. WE stands for Women Empowered. It’s a new program to develop leadership skills and build... Read More

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June 3, 2024

Trump lawyers target Good campaign signs

(Washington) — Donald Trump’s lawyers are demanding Fifth District Congressman Bob Good ditch a new set of signs that they call misleading. David A. Warrington’s firm sent Good’s Congressional campaign a cease-and-desist latter this weekend over yard signs which feature Trump’s name prominently above Good’s. Last week, Trump endorsed John McGuire, who is challenging Good... Read More

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June 3, 2024

Developer proposes data center near Danville

Developer proposes data center near Danville (Chatham) — A couple of weeks after approving their first-ever set of regulations for data centers, Pittsylvania County is fielding a request for one. Anchorstone Advisors, LLC is asking the county to change the Future Land Use Designation for over 900 acres on the south side of Route... Read More

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May 31, 2024

God’s Pit Crew helps Memorial Day storm victims

(Danville) — With two teams working halfway across the country, a local group is still able to help a new set of disaster victims. God’s Pit Crew spokesman Brandon Nuckles says the Memorial Day weekend saw an outbreak of severe weather in several states, causing over 20 fatalities and leaving a wide path... Read More

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May 31, 2024

American National Bank becomes Atlantic Union

(Danville) — A local bank’s merger with a larger institution is now official. The transition of American National Bank to Atlantic Union Bank officially occurred on Monday. That meant a busy Memorial Day weekend for workers at the newly-merged institution, replacing signs and making all of the other changes needed. The merger was unanimously approved... Read More

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May 31, 2024

PLAN Danville releases draft report

(Danville) — A planning group has released the first draft of their proposal to re-imagine Danville for the next twenty years. PLAN Danville Thursday unveiled the fruits of an 18-month long effort to canvass the community to identify needs and opportunities. PLAN Danville coordinator Renee Burton says it focuses on three core... Read More

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