PittCo Happenings

Pittsylvania County's new Board of Supervisors Chairman Robert Tucker has presented a list of priorities for the County as it embarks on a new year, to include funding for the schools, the Sheriff's Office and fire and rescue. Additional areas of priority include Community Development, a new comprehensive plan and the establishment of an environmental commission. 

PittCo Happenings talks with Tunstall District Supervisor and RIFA Chairman Vic Ingram on how the County and the City of Danville were able to attract a large high tech employer like Microporous to the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. The Megasite has been controversial since it began being developed 16 years ago, but the arrival of Microporous begins a new chapter for the site as the company plans to bring in more than 2,000 jobs and a $1.35 billion investment. 

PittCo Happenings travels to Wayside Park to talk with parents and kids during the recent Youth Fishing Day hosted by Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation. The kids - and their parents - talk about their experience, techniques and why this event is a great way to bring families together to enjoy the outdoors and catch a bunch of rainbow trout. 

Deep fried turkeys, dry Christmas trees, space heaters, candles - 'tis the season for fires as well as holiday cheer. Pittsylvania County Fire Marshal Scott Hutcherson reminds listeners of all the ways your celebrations can go up in flames and how to prevent that from happening to you and your family.  

Resident requests that the Board of Supervisors explore bringing retail stores to rural areas of the County, such as the Banister District, raise additional questions about future development, density and infrastructure. Banister District Supervisor Robert Tucker and Economic Development Director Matt Rowe talk about the challenges of bringing retail stores to rural areas and how this need, in turn, sparks questions about the direction the County wants to go in the future. 

Pittsylvania County Extension Agent Becky Roberts and Cattle Producer and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Darrell Dalton talk about a growing program in the County designed to help cattle producers maximize their herds and selling power - Comingling Cattle. The program is increasing the quality of the herds as well as the reputation of beef produced right here in Pittsylvania County. 

Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation Director Justin Price and Program Coordinator Kelsie Myers talk with PittCo Happenings about a new pilot afterschool program being offered at Kentuck Elementary beginning in January and Youth Fishing Day in November as well as progress on the master plan update. 

Reimagine Chatham recently presented its draft Chatham Area Growth and Renewal Strategic Plan to the public. The plan provides suggestions, ideas and timelines on how to move Chatham toward further growth and prosperity. Dick Camp with Reimagine Chatham goes over the plan for Chatham, which as the County seat, is of vital interest to Pittsylvania County and its residents. 

The Pittsylvania County Beautification Committee talks with PittCo Happenings about its upcoming fall litter clean-up event on Saturday, October 5, as well as other ideas it plans to implement to keep Pittsylvania County clean. 

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 will be available, how and when to register to vote, various voting option and the need for poll workers.