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Danville jury quickly returns guilty verdict in murder trial

(Danville) — A Danville Circuit Court jury needed only a few minutes to return a guilty verdict Friday morning against a murder suspect. The panel was seated Thursday morning in the trial of Martique LaQuon Holland. They deliberated just 16 minutes Friday morning before returning with a guilty verdict. “We are satisfied... Read More

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July 19, 2024

Judge sets recount date in 5th district GOP primary

(Goochland County, Va.) — A judge has set a date for a recount in this year’s Fifth District Republican Congressional Primary. Congressman Bob Good filed a Petition asking for a recount in Goochland County Circuit Court. He wants a review of last month’s Republican Congressional primary. The State Board of Elections certified... Read More

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July 19, 2024

DPS expands cell phone policy

(Danville) — Students who bring their cell phones to school in Danville will have to keep them bagged up. The School Board Thursday got an update to the cell phone policy they implemented last year. It still allows middle and high school students to bring their phones. But they’ll have to be placed... Read More

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July 18, 2024

County to seek grant money for Hurt Plaza

(Hurt) — Developers hope to land some grant dollars to pay for a rehabilitation project in the far northern end of Pittsylvania County. Last year, the town of Hurt used ARPA money to buy the Staunton Plaza Shopping Center for $165,000. Staunton River Supervisor Tim Dudley says the plan is to apply for grant money... Read More

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July 18, 2024

Pitt. Co. expands elderly tax relief

(Chatham) — Pittsylvania County leaders are extending tax breaks to more people. The Board of Supervisors this week approved an increase the qualifying income for Tax Exemptions for the Elderly. That was $25,000. It’s now $35,000. The plan also boosts the maximum allowable income from $60,000 to $70,000. It also increases the maximum exemption from... Read More

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July 18, 2024

Bourbon barrel producer coming to Pitt. Co.

(Brosville) — A specialty barrel-maker will set up shop in Pittsylvania County. Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that will invest nearly 17 million dollars to build a new stave mill in the Brosville Industrial Park. It will be their fourth facility in Virginia. “We are thrilled that Speyside selected the Brosville Industrial Park to make a... Read More

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July 17, 2024

Pitt. Co. requests drought disaster declaration

(Chatham) — Pittsylvania County is taking the first step to help local farmers dealing with a significant drought. The Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously declared a drought disaster. County Extension Agent Steve Barts says a six-week stretch of very little rainfall has taken it’s toll. “This drought has already had quite an effect on both... Read More

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July 17, 2024

Animal shelter to expand isolation area

(Danville) — Some major upgrades are coming to the local animal shelter. The City and the Danville Area Humane Society Tuesday announced plans to expand the isolation area for incoming puppies and kittens at the shelter. “We already had two isolation areas. However, we needed a room strictly for puppies and kittens that come in... Read More

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July 17, 2024

Pitt. Co. approves data center rezoning

(Chatham) — Pittsylvania County has taken the first step toward welcoming the biggest economic development project in its history. The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a rezoning to help create the 58 East Data Campus. Developer Tom Gallagher with Anchorstone, LLC says this would be a first for the county. “Data centers are digital libraries.... Read More

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July 16, 2024

Caesars numbers slump slightly

(Danville) — Activity dipped slightly last month at Danville’s temporary casino. The Virginia Lottery Monday released June figures for casino activity in Virginia. Caesars Virginia reports $19,216,180.60 in revenue during the month. That’s down over a million dollars from May. Similar declines were reported at Virginia’s other casinos in Bristol and Portsmouth. Caesars Virginia... Read More

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