PittCo Happenings
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.
Episodes
118 episodes since 2021
Election 2024 in Pittsylvania County
Pittsylvania County Registrar Shani Shorter talks with PittCo Happenings about who and what is on the ballot this fall, which also includes three town elections and a constitutional amendment. Shani provides information on when sample ballots w...
September 09, 2024
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20:30
School Projects Now Underway, Financed by Sales Tax Revenues
It’s been almost two years since voters approved the 1% sales tax increase in Pittsylvania County – a measure designed to provide revenue for much needed school infrastructure projects. The County began receiving the revenues last year and to u...
September 02, 2024
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14:19
A One-Stop Shop for Business in Pittsylvania County
The Dan River Business Development Center is one of Pittsylvania County’s best kept secrets. As one of the first joint ventures between Pittsylvania County and the City of Danville, the DRBDC offers a one-stop shop for new businesses in the reg...
August 26, 2024
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20:28
Growing a Farm in Pittsylvania County
Thinking about starting a farm in Pittsylvania County? Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Stephen Barts discusses what is needed to get one started and begins by answering the most basic question – what is the definition of a farm? Barts disc...
August 19, 2024
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18:44
Fun Happenings this Fall at Pittsylvania County's Libraries
Pittsylvania County Library Director Rhonda Griffin meets with PittCo Happenings to talk about the many fun and varied programs offered this fall at the County's four branch libraries - Gretna, Chatham, Brosville and Mount Hermon. She also reve...
August 12, 2024
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15:46
Earn to Learn with DCC Apprenticeships
Danville Community College offers businesses and employees an opportunity to grow with its registered apprenticeship program. PittCo Happenings meets with coordinator Barry Richmond to talk about how this flexible program benefits both employee...
July 29, 2024
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19:15
Parks and Recreation: Public Input Reveals Needs, Wants in Facilities, Programs
PittCo Happenings meets with Art Thatcher with BerryDunn, the consultant hired by the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors to update the 2010 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. After receiving input from the community – from adults to middle...
July 22, 2024
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21:59
Retiring Ringgold Fire Chief Mike Neal: “It’s in my blood”
Mike Neal retired as chief from Ringgold Fire and Rescue at the end of June after serving in that capacity for 34 years and in the department for more than half a century – making his name nearly synonymous with Ringgold. Neal reflects on his y...
July 15, 2024
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23:21
Back-2-School Festival Coming to Chatham in August
Pittsylvania County Community Action is hosting a Back-2-School Festival on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2-6 p.m. at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham. To talk about this well-resourced and free event is Christina Smith and Grace Willis with PCCA. The ...
July 08, 2024
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10:55
Love Pittsylvania County? Be a Tourism Ambassador!
Pittsylvania County residents have an opportunity to roll out the red carpet to visitors and neighbors alike by becoming a Tourism Ambassador with Visit SoSi, offered through the Danville Office of Economic Development and Tourism that also ser...
July 01, 2024
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19:23
Fresh From the Farm to County Seniors
PittCo Happenings meets with Kathy Trout with the Southern Area Agency on Aging to discuss the Farm Market Fresh program. The program provides vouchers for seniors age 60 and up to purchase fresh produce from local farmers markets. Trout also p...
June 24, 2024
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14:49
Taking the Lead: Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Anne Moore-Sparks talks to PIttCo Happenings about three key programs being offered this fall by the Chamber: Leadership Southside, REV UP and Young Professionals. Supported by ...
June 17, 2024
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16:22
From adoptions to golf tournaments: Happenings at the Pittsylvania Pet Center
Pittsylvania County Pet Center Director Brent Weinkauf gives listeners an update on the many happenings at the Center, as well as how folks can assist the animals and staff – from participating in the annual golf tournament to reading to the ca...
June 10, 2024
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15:19
House Fires and Smoke Alarms
House fires are less common than they used to be, but they still occur and the devastation they can cause has not changed. Pittsylvania County Fire Marshals Scott Hutcherson and David Brooks discuss the most common reasons fires start in the ho...
May 27, 2024
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21:01
EMS Week: Honoring Those Who Save Lives
This week, PittCo Happenings visits with Pittsylvania County Deputy Director of Public Safety Scott Hutcherson and Mt. Hermon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Chief Tommy Barber about the work of EMTs and paramedics. Hutcherson and Barber talk about w...
May 13, 2024
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21:05
Bogus Emails, Freezing Credit and Avoiding a Hack
Pittsylvania County Director of Information Technology Scott Budd talks to PittCo Happenings about cybersecurity and how it can affect anyone – from large organizations, such as the County, to individuals at home. Budd provides tips and advice ...
May 06, 2024
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20:26
Life Lessons: The Pittsylvania-Caswell County Youth Livestock Show and Sale
The Pittsylvania-Caswell County Youth Livestock and Sale offers local youth the opportunity to learn responsibility, perseverance and grit as they prepare their animals for this annual show at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex. The show al...
April 22, 2024
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15:23
Get Involved: Citizens Academy - Government 101
Pittsylvania County has created a way for residents to gain a greater understanding about how local government works through its Citizens Academy. Offered again this year beginning in May, the Citizens Academy gives residents a chance to le...
April 15, 2024
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15:06
Talkin’ Trash: Cleaning up Pittsylvania County
Pittsylvania County is celebrating Earth Day this year with a litter clean up event on April 27, as well as waiving the tipping fee for the landfill for a week to inspire residents to pitch in to clean up the roads and their properties in the C...
April 01, 2024
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13:39
Overdoses in Pittsylvania County
Substance abuse is not a new problem, but with overdose calls up, it remains an ongoing concern in Pittsylvania County. PittCo Happenings spent some time talking about this issue with Dominick Grembi, the prevention program manager for Danville...
March 25, 2024
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30:00
Pittsylvania County's Fiscal 2025 Budget
Pittsylvania County Administrator Stuart Turille and Finance Director Kim VanDerHyde discuss how the Fiscal 2025 budget was formulated, the challenges the County faced, how the reassessment fits into this process and when property owners can vo...
March 18, 2024
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20:01
Reimagine Chatham – Creating a Vision for the Future
A collaborative effort is underway in Chatham to create a vision for the future of the town. Joe Rogers, chairman of the Reimagine Chatham Steering Committee, met with PIttCo Happenings to discuss how this grant-funded project began and how fol...
March 12, 2024
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15:25
Senior Planet Comes to Pittsylvania County
Pittsylvania County is fortunate to have one of Virginia's only AARP Senior Planet trainers working at the Mt. Hermon Library. Branch Manager Tim Rogers is a certified Senior Planet trainer and is currently offering free courses on technology a...
March 04, 2024
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12:57
Coldest Night Walk: Helping Pittsylvania County’s Most Vulnerable
Jude Swanson, executive director for the House of Hope homeless shelter talks with PittCo Happenings about a fundraising event on February 24, the Coldest Night of the Year Walk, which is designed to help those needing shelter in Pittsylvania C...
February 19, 2024
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15:34
RiverStreet Networks in Pittsylvania County
PittCo Happenings meets with Mike Meinel with RiverStreet Networks to talk about its partnership with Pittsylvania County to expand high speed internet in the County. Meinel provides information on the benefits of fiber internet, how to sign up...
February 12, 2024
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18:30