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
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 school students – BerryDunn will take that data and use it to create an updated master plan with actionable goals and objectives. Art talks about those findings with PittCo listeners and how...
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 years of service in the community as well as his thoughts on the future of volunteer fire and rescue in Pittsylvania County.
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 festival will include back-to-school supplies, food, activities, giveaways, local resources and more.
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 served Pittsylvania County. PittCo Happenings meets with Lisa Meriwether, Tourism Manager with the Office, as she updates listeners on what has been accomplished since Visit SoSi was launched ab...
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 provides an overview of the many services offered by the agency, which serves seniors in Pittsylvania County.
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 Pittsylvania County, the Chamber provides businesses and individuals an opportunity to network and learn new skills to succeed in the workplace and marketplace of today.
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 cats and dogs. The Center is also hosting another Bissell Pet Foundation “Empty the Shelter” event in July where adoptions will be $25.
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 home and how to prevent them from occurring. They also emphasize the importance of smoke alarms -particularly at night – and how the devices, and their installation, are available free through ...
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 what it takes to be an EMT or paramedic and the special demands – and rewards – of the profession. Join us for this special episode in honor of National EMS Week, May 19-25.
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 on how to best avoid being hacked and having your computer – and vital information – compromised. He also talks about where these threats can now come from to include new players such as AI a...
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 also offers spectators the pleasure of watching the youth and their animals in the ring. This week, Extension Agent Mandi Dolan talks about the show and what it means to the kids who participat...
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 learn the how and why behind decisions made by the Board of Supervisors, as well as other boards and commissions in an informal and interactive format. During this episode, Banister District r...
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 County. The event will also highlight the revival of the County’s Beautification Committee, spearheaded by Chatham Blairs Supervisor Ken Bowman. Bowman visits with PittCo Happenings to talk ab...
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-Pittsylvania County Community Services. Grembi discusses how addiction begins and the science behind it, why today’s opioids can be deadly and the various programs available with his agency ...
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 voice their thoughts on the budget and the proposed real estate tax rate.
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 folks can provide input on what they want to see Chatham- which is also the county seat for Pittsylvania - become going forward.
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 and computers to help seniors better navigate these devices as they continue to change and evolve. PittCo Happenings met with Rogers, and Library Director Rhonda Griffin to further learn...
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 County and Danville. Swanson also touches on the causes of homelessness and why those numbers are rising in this region.
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 for service with RiverStreet, how fiber will be connected to your home or business, how to contact the company to see if you are eligible for service and when the project is expected to be c...
Pittsylvania County Administrator Stuart Turille goes over the many accomplishments made by the County in 2023, to include dialing back the proliferation of solar farms, the completion of the Gretna Library renovations, advances in economic development and enhancing communication and collaboration with the volunteer fire and rescue community.
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