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July 12, 2024

God’s Pit Crew preps for next disaster

    (Birmingham, AL) — Even as volunteers head out to help halfway across the country, a local group is already preparing for the next disaster.      God’s Pit Crew and a church in Birmingham, Alabama will get together this weekend to assemble more Blessing Buckets. Those contain emergency supplies like non-perishable food, first aid supplies,... Read More
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July 11, 2024

Mecklenburg proposes another rate cut

    (Chase City, Va.) — Some local power customers are going to get a small break on their bills.      Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative is lowering their rate for the second time this year. Since the beginning of the year, Mecklenburg’s residential rates have dropped by $3.51 per month for customers using 1,000 kilowatt hours. That... Read More
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July 11, 2024

Recount requested in Fifth District

(Goochland County, Va.) — The recount will soon be on.  Fifth District Congressman Bob Good Wednesday filed a Petition for Recount in Goochland County Circuit Court. He wants a review of last month’s Republican Congressional primary.   The State Board of Elections last week certified first-term state Senator John McGuire the winner by a 374-vote... Read More
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July 10, 2024

Danville pair sentenced for child porn possession

    (Danville) — Two Danville men will each serve six months behind bars for multiple child pornography convictions.      18-year old James Michael Andrew Richardson and 28-year old Dylan Thomas Hardy made a plea deal earlier this year in Danville Circuit Court. They were sentenced this week.     Danville Police got a tip from the... Read More
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July 9, 2024

Launch Place gets state support

(Danville) — A Danville-based venture development firm is getting some state help.  The Launch Place has been named a Technical Assistance Grant Program provider by the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority. The Launch Place will get up to a million dollars to offer legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to companies preparing for support from... Read More
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July 9, 2024

RIFA approves battery storage facility at Berry Hill

    (Danville) — Local planners have cleared the way for a battery storage facility at the Berry Hill Mega Park.   The Danville Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Facility Authority Monday unanimously approved a lease agreement with Strata Solar. It covers 85-acres on Lot 6 of the Southern Virginia Megasite, next to an AEP substation.  Strata... Read More
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July 9, 2024

County advertises Administrator position

    (Chatham) — Pittsylvania County is now officially in the market for a new full-time administrator.  The county formally posted the opening Monday afternoon.      The position opened up two months ago when former Administrator Stuart Turille suddenly resigned at the end of a Board of Supervisors meeting. He had been on the job less... Read More
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July 8, 2024

Danville tourism ambassador program launched

(Danville) — Danville Tourism officials have launched an effort to get more people involved in welcoming folks to the region.  Tourism Director Lisa Meriwether tells River City TV the program, called, “I Am Tourism,” will give locals in-depth knowledge of attractions, dining, shopping, and lodging options in Danville and Pittsylvania County.  This will create “tourism... Read More
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July 8, 2024

Developers prepare next step in Berry Hill road project

    (Danville) — Local economic developers are ready to dot I’s and cross T’s on a plan to widen a road serving the Berry Hill Megapark.       The Danville-Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Facility Authority will vote this week on easements and the moving of signs to allow crews to widen state Route 311. The... Read More
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