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Learn more about what Pittsylvania County leaders are up to, stay up to date on county developments, and hear about decisions that are being made and why they are made, all in just 15 minutes a week.

  1. JAN 13

    Chairman Robert Tucker Outlines Priorities for 2025

    Pittsylvania County's new Board of Supervisors Chairman Robert Tucker has presented a list of priorities for the County as it embarks on a new year, to include funding for the schools, the Sheriff's Office and fire and rescue. Additional areas of priority include Community Development, a new comprehensive plan and the establishment of an environmental commission.

    24 min

  2. 12/02/2024

    Berry Hill Megasite Lands Major Employer

    PittCo Happenings talks with Tunstall District Supervisor and RIFA Chairman Vic Ingram on how the County and the City of Danville were able to attract a large high tech employer like Microporous to the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. The Megasite has been controversial since it began being developed 16 years ago, but the arrival of Microporous begins a new chapter for the site as the company plans to bring in more than 2,000 jobs and a $1.35 billion investment.

    20 min

  3. 11/18/2024

    Fishing on Sycamore Creek

    PittCo Happenings travels to Wayside Park to talk with parents and kids during the recent Youth Fishing Day hosted by Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation. The kids - and their parents - talk about their experience, techniques and why this event is a great way to bring families together to enjoy the outdoors and catch a bunch of rainbow trout.

    15 min

  4. 11/04/2024

    Prevent Fire From Ruining Your Holidays

    Deep fried turkeys, dry Christmas trees, space heaters, candles - 'tis the season for fires as well as holiday cheer. Pittsylvania County Fire Marshal Scott Hutcherson reminds listeners of all the ways your celebrations can go up in flames and how to prevent that from happening to you and your family.

    17 min

  5. 10/28/2024

    Retail in Rural Pittsylvania County

    Resident requests that the Board of Supervisors explore bringing retail stores to rural areas of the County, such as the Banister District, raise additional questions about future development, density and infrastructure. Banister District Supervisor Robert Tucker and Economic Development Director Matt Rowe talk about the challenges of bringing retail stores to rural areas and how this need, in turn, sparks questions about the direction the County wants to go in the future.

    18 min

  6. 10/14/2024

    Pittsylvania County Beef: Reputation and Relationships

    Pittsylvania County Extension Agent Becky Roberts and Cattle Producer and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Darrell Dalton talk about a growing program in the County designed to help cattle producers maximize their herds and selling power - Comingling Cattle. The program is increasing the quality of the herds as well as the reputation of beef produced right here in Pittsylvania County.

    21 min

  7. 10/07/2024

    Pittsylvania County Offers Afterschool Program

    Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation Director Justin Price and Program Coordinator Kelsie Myers talk with PittCo Happenings about a new pilot afterschool program being offered at Kentuck Elementary beginning in January and Youth Fishing Day in November as well as progress on the master plan update.

    14 min

  8. 10/01/2024

    What's Next for Chatham

    Reimagine Chatham recently presented its draft Chatham Area Growth and Renewal Strategic Plan to the public. The plan provides suggestions, ideas and timelines on how to move Chatham toward further growth and prosperity. Dick Camp with Reimagine Chatham goes over the plan for Chatham, which as the County seat, is of vital interest to Pittsylvania County and its residents.

    14 min
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Learn more about what Pittsylvania County leaders are up to, stay up to date on county developments, and hear about decisions that are being made and why they are made, all in just 15 minutes a week.

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  • Creator
    Pittsylvania County
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Clean
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