Former area lawmaker dies

(Clarksville, VA) — A longtime Southside lawmaker passed away over the weekend. Frank Ruff was first elected to the House of Delegates in 1994, representing Clarksville and Mecklenburg County. In 2000 he won the race for an open Senate seat and won re-election six times. After being diagnosed with cancer last year,... Read More

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October 25, 2024

City unveils new housing effort

(Danville) — Danville leaders used a regional housing forum Thursday to announce a new effort to get more homes built in the city. During the Southern Virginia Housing Summit at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, city leaders announced plans for a 142-acre city-controlled site for single-family development in the Schoolfield... Read More

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October 24, 2024

Danville Police Department gets national award

(Boston, MA) — The Danville Police Department was honored this week at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Boston. They got the Excellence in Criminal Investigations Award. This recognizes innovation in managing and conducting criminal probes. The Department’s Special Investigations Section evolved rapidly the past seven years to address... Read More

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October 24, 2024

God’s Storehouse to host “Shred Out Hunger” event

G (Danville) — The local food pantry is asking for help as they get ready to move into what’s usually their busiest time of the year. God’s Storehouse and Commonwealth Document Management are teaming up again to Shred Out Hunger. On Saturday, November 2nd, from 9 am to noon, folks are invited... Read More

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October 24, 2024

Power plant applicant to meet with county residents

(Chatham) — A company that’s eyeing Pittsylvania County for a large power plant and data centers is setting up two meetings to reach out to neighbors. Balico, LLC wants to rezone over 2,200 acres in the Banister District. The land is northeast of Chatham in the Sheva and Chalk Level communities, running along... Read More

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October 23, 2024

Local volunteer finalist for major award

(Danville) — A local volunteer could be in line for a big check—and you can help make it happen. The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award recognizes NASCAR Fans who volunteer for children’s causes in their racing communities. It is the premier sports philanthropic award – decided upon by voters. Judy... Read More

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October 23, 2024

Two charged in school vandalism

(Gretna) — Gretna Elementary School was closed Tuesday after a fifth case of vandalism in the past few weeks. Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Deputies got a call early Tuesday about a disturbance at the school in the wee hours. They found multiple windows smashed and several Chromebooks destroyed. Someone had set a fire to... Read More

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October 22, 2024

Final PLAN Danville proposal unveiled

(Danville) — After two years of work, Danville Planners have released the final draft of their proposal to reimagine the city for the next twenty years. PLAN Danville Director Renee Burton calls it the fruits of two-year long effort to canvass the community to identify needs and opportunities. They ended up hearing... Read More

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October 22, 2024

Fatal shooting in Hurt

Fatal shooting in Hurt (Hurt) — Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a fatal shooting in the northern end of the county. Saturday afternoon at 4pm, deputies were called to 573 Delta Drive in Hurt for a reported shooting. They found a man in the front yard with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.... Read More

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October 22, 2024

Large power plant/data center complex proposed for Pittsylvania County

(Chatham) — A developer has plans for a large power generation facility and data center in a rural stretch of Pittsylvania County. But specifics have not yet been released. According to the Pittsylvania County Zoning page, a company called “BALICO, LLC” has applied for a rezoning request for 47 parcels of land... Read More

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