Pittsylvania County Newswire (Page 3)
Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Pittsylvania County, VA. (Page 3)

Results 41 - 60 of 1,078 in Pittsylvania County, VA
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Sheriff's office: Ricky's Market in Pittsylvania County robbed at gunpoint
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The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office reports that a man entered Ricky's Market on Tuesday morning, produced a hand gun and took an "undisclosed amount of currency" from the convenience store. Comment?
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Wanted suspect in Pittsylvania County in custody
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A suspect wanted on charges of malicious wounding and firearm violations in a reported incident Thursday is in custody, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office reports. Comment?
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Two from Danville die after Friday night head-on crash in Pittsylvania County
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Two people died after a crash Friday night on Berry Hill Road near Oak Hill Road in Pittsylvania County, police report. Comment?
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Pittsylvania County administrator raises question of Land Use Program
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Almost 55 percent of land in Pittsylvania County is enrolled in a tax deferment program called the Land Use Program, which allows owners to pay on a lowered assessed value per acre instead of the market value. Comment?
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Danville earns top ranking in industry journal
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... published in the magazine's special advertising section. The industrial park - located in southwestern Pittsylvania County - is now officially named Southern Virginia Mega Site at Berry Hill. The 3,500-acre park is owned by the Danville Pittsylvania ... 1 comment
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Pittsylvania County a Emergency Services Director Jim Davis set up a tabletop emergency management workshop on Friday for local, regional and state players to come together and work through a train derailment scenario. Comment?
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No charges sought against officer in fatal Danville shooting
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... three days after the shooting. He has previous experience with the Danville Police Department and the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, police said. Martinsville finds itself facing another budget shortfall in 2018, this time estimated to be ... Comment?
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Authorities search for armed, dangerous suspect in Pittsylvania County
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The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find a suspect considered armed and dangerous, authorities report. Comment?
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Once accused of a murder-for-hire, Martinsville man seeks to clear record
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... Commonwealth's Attorneys' Office members H. Clay Gravely IV and Joan Ziglar, who is now with the Pittsylvania County prosecutor's office. The beginning of Dixon's case dates back to Sept. 20, 2000, when Lisa Thomas - a fellow minister at Dixon's ... Comment?
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Halifax County adds jobs as unemployment rate tumbles
... 5.8 percent in January to 5.2 percent in February, with only 626 people looking for work. To the west, Pittsylvania County also saw its unemployment rate dip to 4.2 percent, from 4.6 percent in January. The same was true in Charlotte County, where ... Comment?
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Dozens of current and former employees of the Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services spoke out during apublic portion of Tuesday's meeting, which took place at the Chatham Train Station on Depot Street, praising the agency and Director Sherry Flanagan. Comment?
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In public part of meeting, workers praise county social services agency
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Dozens of current and former employees of the Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services spoke out during apublic portion of Tuesday's meeting, which took place at the Chatham Train Station on Depot Street, praising the agency and Director Sherry Flanagan. Comment?
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A quarter century later, grandchildren keep faith on homicide investigation
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... Investigators have a potential suspect in the case, but need additional evidence for a conviction, Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor said. For more than 20 years, Silas' daughter, Thelma Smith, never stopped checking in with investigators or ... Comment?
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... for Advanced Learning and Research. Danville is the fifth Virginia community to receive the designation. Pittsylvania County was named a Work Ready Community in June 2016 by Gov. Terry McAuliffe. Henry and Halifax County, as well as the city of ... Comment?
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Work environment under probe at Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services
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The board tasked with overseeing the Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services is looking into accusations that the agency harbors a contentious work environment for employees, show documents obtained by the Danville Register & Bee. Comment?
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Plywood manufacturer expands operations in Pittsylvania
... 30,000-square-foot site to a 55,000-square-foot facility in the Chatham Industrial Park. Matt Rowe, Pittsylvania County's director of economic development, knew Eastern Panel was in growth mode. He contacted the company's president, Keith Van Asch, ... Comment?
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After probe, sheriff's office reports no threat found at Grenta Middle School
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After investigating a reported "list" and rumors at Grenta Middle School on Tuesday, authorities have found that no threatening activity occurred, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office reported Wednesday evening. Comment?
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Letters to the Editor for March 28
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... People just use the road for easier access and don't stop off here at all. Why is it that Danville and Pittsylvania County can recruit companies to their business parks now, but in order for us to do it, people say that we need an interstate? Let's ... Comment?
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Trooper: Chase ends with wreck in Pittsylvania County
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The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, Virginia State Trooper William Barnes told the Register & Bee. Comment?
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Some Pittsylvania County voters to shuffle precincts in June
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In June's dual primary, three fire stations in Pittsylvania County will no longer be the voting precincts for their communities. Comment?
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