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Volunteer Agencies Benefitting from ARPA Funds
More than $520,000 allocated to 15 agencies so far
07/07/2022 2:30 PM
County Schools to Have Digital Maps Available for First Responders
DCJS Program Allows Emergency Personnel to Access Maps from Phones and Computers
07/05/2022 9:57 AM
Chris Key Named Public Safety Director
Success stint as interim leads to hire
06/30/2022 12:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Commits Additional $100,000 to Gretna Library Expansion
The Board of Supervisors is investing an additional $100,000 in the Gretna Library expansion project to leverage community funds.
06/28/2022 10:05 AM
Accepting Surrenders by Appointment
The Pittsylvania Pet Center accepts owner surrenders for Pittsylvania County residents, but you must make an appointment. This ensure that we have capacity for your animal and helps us avoid euthanizing for space.
06/17/2022 9:43 AM
Welcome to the New County Website
The new Pittsylvania County website launched on June 15. This site offers an improved experience on desktop and mobile and offers more functionality.
06/15/2022 8:23 AM
New Pittsylvania County Website to Launch June 15
A brand new Pittsylvania County, with more relevant content about County services and an improved mobile experience, will launch on June 15. Learn more about the motivation for a new site and the impact of the transition.
06/09/2022 5:25 AM
Commonwealth Home Health Care, Inc. to Open Operation in Blairs
Local medical equipment company investing $3.5 million and creating 26 new jobs.
06/01/2022 5:48 AM
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Expansion of Paper Honeycomb Manufacturer in Pittsylvania County
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin visited Pittsylvania County Wednesday morning to announce that Axxor, a honeycomb manufacturing company with an operation in Ringgold, is expanding. The company is investing $3.5 million and creating 21 new jobs.
06/01/2022 5:47 AM
Board of Supervisors to Conduct National County Administrator Search
The Board of Supervisors unanimously decided to conduct a national search for the next Pittsylvania County Administrator. County staff will follow all procurement laws in hiring a national search firm.
05/17/2022
Board of Supervisors Allocates $205,303 for Wayside Park Bridge Repairs
The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to allocate $205,303 from the Building and Ground Improvement Fund toward needed repairs and improvements to the trademark swinging bridge at Wayside Park.
05/17/2022
Pearson's Appraisal Services Selected to Complete 2024 Reassessment Process
After a request for proposals, Pearson's Appraisal Services has been selected to complete Pittsylvania County's 2024 reassessment process. Pearson's will begin work soon and the new values will go into effect January 1, 2024.
05/17/2022
Board of Supervisors Recommends Naming Two Bridges after Virginia State Police Officers
The Board of Supervisors unanimously passed two resolutions in support of renaming bridges in Pittsylvania after fallen Virginia State Police Officers.
05/17/2022
Chris Key Named Interim Public Safety Director for Pittsylvania County
With decades of experience in firefighting and public safety operations, Chris Key has been named the Interim Director of Pittsylvania County Public Safety.
04/26/2022
County's Public Safety Director Promoted to Director of Operations
Chris Slemp, the County's Public Safety Director since 2017, has been promoted to Director of Operations effective May 1. He will oversee the Pet Center, Public Works, and special projects.
04/25/2022 8:31 AM
Animal Control Serves Search Warrant, Seizes 68 Dogs in Poor Condition
With assistance from the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office and Pittsylvania County Pet Center, Animal Control Officers with the Pittsylvania County Department of Public Safety served search warrant seized 68 dogs that were in poor condition.
04/14/2022
Board of Supervisors Invalidates Reassessment Data
At its regular Business Meeting on March 15, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to invalidate the 2022 reassessment data.
04/05/2022 1:49 PM
Though widespread, 'skill games' are illegal; authorities to prosecute those that keep operating
“Skill game” machines have appeared rapidly at convenience stores and game rooms across Pittsylvania County over the past several months, but the machines fall under the definition of illegal gambling devices under Virginia State Code.
03/18/2022
Missing Juvenile Found Deceased in Cascade
TUESDAY UPDATE: At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, search parties located a deceased body that has been identified as Adrian Frank Mayberry.
03/01/2022
Economic Development - 2021 progress
Pittsylvania County had a very strong year in Economic Development. Throughout the course of 2021, the County announced five projects; three were new companies coming to the area and two were expansions of existing companies.
02/23/2022
Internship Program Expanded for 2022
After a successful first year in 2021, Pittsylvania County is partnering with several community organizations to expand the summer internship program in 2022.
02/22/2022
Parks and Recreation - 2021 Progress
Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation has had a good year in 2021. While we have still had difficulty dealing with the effects of Covid-19, we began to offer our programs in full again this year.
02/22/2022
Pittsylvania County Public Library - 2021 Progress
Parents and educators are worried about learning and literacy loss as a result of pandemic-related school closures, remote learning, and teacher shortages. As partners in literacy and learning, libraries are also concerned and working to collaborate with parents and teachers to foster literacy skill
02/21/2022
Pittsylvania Pet Center - 2021 Progress
The Pittsylvania Pet Center had an amazing year in 2021. As we all know, 2021 was a difficult year for all of us due to the lingering effects of COVID-19. There were a few hurdles along the way, but adjustments were made and the mission of finding our animals their forever home continued successfull
02/16/2022
Chairman Vic Ingram - 2021 Progress
We made it through 2021, which was a productive and successful year for Pittsylvania County.
02/16/2022
Landfill Contract for Outside Trash Approved
The Board voted Tuesday night to allow additional trash to be buried at the Pittsylvania County landfill. This will generate approximately $435,000 in annual revenue without increasing operating expenses or requiring additional staff.
02/16/2022
Fire and Rescue Commission Membership Restructured
The Board of Supervisors voted to restructure the composition of the Pittsylvania County Fire and Rescue Commission during Tuesday night's meeting. In short, the Board voted to increase the total voting membership from 8 to 11 members. Instead of quadrant-focused membership, a fire and rescue repres
02/15/2022
Arrest Made in December Double Homicide
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office arrested Omar Guevara-Rodriguez, a Danville resident, who is being charged with two counts of first degree murder for the December 2021, murders of Onesimo Fermin Silva Garcia and Victor Alanzo Garcia Mayorga.
02/11/2022
Clarence Monday Installed as Interim County Administrator
Clarence Monday was officially installed as the Interim Pittsylvania County Administrator on February 1. Monday has significant experience in local government leadership and transitions, including a stint as Pittsylvania County's Administrator.
02/01/2022
Board of Supervisors January Recap
The Board of Supervisors made some important decisions during Tuesday Night's Business meeting.
01/18/2022
Reorganizational Meeting Recap
During the Board's reorganizational meeting on January 4, three new Supervisors were sworn into office, a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman were appointed, and the County Administrator was terminated effective immediately.
01/07/2022
Three New Board Members Sworn into Office
During Tuesday night's reorganizational meeting, three new Board members were sworn into office and a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman were appointed.
01/06/2022