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Pittsylvania County Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer's Offices are closed to the public

Due to COVID-19 exposures, both the Pittsylvania County Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue offices will be closed to the public until Dec. 9. Both offices are undergoing deep cleaning while employees are getting tested and contact tracing efforts a...

Committee hears update on announced economic development projects

The Economic Development Committee of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors heard updates on several announced projects that are at different levels of beginning operations in Pittsylvania County during a Tuesday meeting.  Susan McCulloch,...

With regional approach, Pittsylvania County Economic Development has success in 2020, set for more

From winning prestigious awards as a region to officially forming a regional economic development alliance to seeing several impactful job announcements, Pittsylvania County has had a successful year in terms of economic development. These successes, in l...

Pittsylvania County Improving Training and Direction for Boards and Commissions

Pittsylvania County is making efforts to strategically focus the purpose of boards and commissions while improving training opportunities.

"We are working to improve the resources and guidance available to every Pittsylvania County board and commissio...

Pittsylvania County Brings on New Pet Center Director

Pittsylvania County is thrilled to announce that Brent Weinkauf, a business man, veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Pittsylvania County resident, and animal lover, will be the new Director of the Pittsylvania Pet Center.

"I am extremely excite...

Pittsylvania County to Invest $175,000 in CARES Act Funds for Emergency Communications System

In an effort to improve public safety, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors elected to invest $175,000 in CARES Act funds in equipment for an eleventh radio tower that will be set up in the City of Danville. This will allow for better emergency re...

Registrar Reassures Voters that All Ballots Were Counted

Amid some citizen concern about submitted ballots not being counted, the Pittsylvania County Registrar would like to reassure citizens that all ballots, whether submitted early in-person, by-mail, or in-person on Tuesday were counted and counted once. Cit...

Pittsylvania County to generate revenue by accepting trash from Martinsville, Henry County

In a creative revenue-generating move, the Pittsylvania County landfill has begun accepting solid waste from neighboring localities. Beginning on Jan. 1, First Piedmont Corporation will haul solid waste from Martinsville and Henry County to the Pittsylvan...

Pittsylvania County offers Franklin County alternative funding options for Cool Branch agencies

After months of negotiations, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors provided Franklin County several options for jointly funding Cool Branch Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Located within Pittsylvania County, the majority of the two Coo...

Pittsylvania County continues to negotiate Cool Branch coverage, funding with Franklin County

Pittsylvania County leadership remains committed to keeping the Penhook community protected, including residents of The Water’s Edge, as negotiations continue between Pittsylvania County and Franklin County over appropriate cost-sharing for Cool Branch Vo...

Pittsylvania County Uses CARES Act Funds for DCC Scholarships

The Danville Community College Educational Foundation is offering scholarships to 2019 and 2020 Pittsylvania County public high school graduates for a "second-chance," eight week semester starting on Oct. 19 as well as for the spring, 2021 semes...

Six Months in, Director Pushing for Comprehensive Modernization of Community Development

After taking up the post of Pittsylvania County Community Development Director just over six months ago, Emily Ragsdale is looking to make sweeping changes to planning and zoning that will benefit Pittsylvania County and its citizens.

“Creating more modern...

Committees hear presentations about solar, convenience centers Tuesday

Pittsylvania County making requirements more uniform for solar development

As development of utility-scale solar facilities continues to take place across Pittsylvania County, Community Development Director Emily Ragsdale is looking to unify the regulation...

Pittsylvania County receives $330,000 small business assistance grant

Pittsylvania County has received a $330,000 small business assistance grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. This grant will provide as much as $15,000 in assistance for 20 local businesses in Pittsylvania County, as well...

After slowdown, 911 call volume remains high

After averaging just 2,041 911 calls between the months of February and May, an average of 2,441 have come in monthly from June through August, and September has 2,151 as of Monday morning. 

"Even as call volume has been high over the past se...

Reassessment contractor using technology to increase accuracy, reduce costs

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Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors approve regional economic development alliance

Pittsylvania County approved their participation in a regional economic development alliance, which will allow the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and many other regional institutions to better coordinate their efforts to attract and retain high qu...

Pittsylvania County bolstering public safety with CARES Act money

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Pittsylvania County Project Manager Making Crucial Improvements with CARES Act Money

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2022 Reassessment of Real Property

Brightminds LLC, a contracted agency with Pittsylvania County, will be using drone technology as part of the 2022 Reassessment of Real Property. Please use the link below to see which areas the technicians are currently working in. If you have any questio...

2020 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule

2020 Pittsylvania County Local Board of Social Services Meetings

Notice is hereby given that Calendar Year 2020 meetings of the Pittsylvania County Local Board of Social Services will be held on the third Monday of the month, at 5:45 p.m., in the Arlene Creasy Annex, which is located at the rear of the Human Services C...