Former Pitt. Co. Administrator lands new post

(Southport, N.C.) — Pittsylvania County’s former Administrator didn’t stay unemployed for long. Stuart Turille was announced this weekend as the new City Manager of Southport, North Carolina. He’ll begin the new job on July second. “The importance of a City Manager is indescribable,” said Southport Mayor Rich Alt. “I believe that Stuart is... Read More

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May 20, 2024

Three dead, two injured in Caswell Co. shootings

(Anderson, N.C.) — Three people died and two were wounded in a pair of related shootings this weekend in Caswell County. Sheriff Tony Durden says it happened Saturday evening at six o-clock at a home in the 8000 block of Cherry Grove Road in the Anderson community. Durden says deputies found 37 year... Read More

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May 17, 2024

Pitt. Co. school upgrades scheduled

(Chatham) — A handful of Pittsylvania County schools will begin to get a facelift this summer. Superintendent Doctor Mark Jones gave the county school board an update this week. “Kentuck Elementary School classroom additions will begin, the Southside Elementary School HVAC project will begin and the Union Hall Elementary School HVAC project will begin,” Jones... Read More

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May 17, 2024

River District Association earn re-accreditation

(Danville) — Danville’s top downtown group has gained another big honor. The River District Association is once again an accredited Main Street program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Main Street America recognizes downtown areas for preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. RDA’s performance was evaluated through assessments conducted by the organization’s personnel and board... Read More

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May 16, 2024

Council explores reduction in real estate rate

(Danville) — Danville leaders are floating a plan to knock a penny off of the city’s real estate tax rate. And there may be more to come. City Council next week will hold a first reading on a proposal to reduce the rate from 84 to 83 cents per hundred dollar value. Staffers say a... Read More

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May 16, 2024

Caesars activity dips slightly in April

(Danville) — Activity dropped a bit during the month of April at Caesars’ temporary casino in Danville. The state Lottery reports $19,736,881.61 in revenue during the month. That’s down nearly two million dollars from March. There was slight drop in activity at the 804 slot machines at the temporary spot on West Main Street. That was... Read More

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May 16, 2024

Local advocate wins national award

(Danville) — Another major honor is on the way for the man heading up Danville’s Anti-Gang efforts. Robert David has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Chairman Emeritus Award by the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice. They are a professional organization dedicated to promoting justice, fairness, and effectiveness in... Read More

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May 15, 2024

Pitt. Co. jail inmate dies

(Chatham) — An inmate at the Pittsylvania County jail died late Tuesday morning—State Police are investigating. Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor says jailors saw 28-year old Dustin Spake slumped over in his cell at 11-40 Tuesday morning. They immediately called for assistance. Staff and other deputies began CPR and called for emergency medical assistance. ... Read More

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May 15, 2024

DFD battles re-ignition at local plant

(Danville) — The Danville Fire Department had to make a return trip to a local factory Monday to battle a fire that began on Sunday, but managed to rekindle. Crews went to Blue Ridge Fiberboard for the second time in as many days. A single stack of fiberboard was burning with other stacks nearby.... Read More

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May 14, 2024

State budget passes with local lawmakers’ support

(Richmond) — Virginia officially has a new budget. In a special called session Monday, the Virginia General Assembly passed a compromise spending plan that was announced late last week by the Governor and House and Senate money committee leaders. “While Virginians’ elected officials can sometimes be far apart on policy, today demonstrates and reiterates... Read More

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