Hear from two Pittsylvania County dispatchers about what it was like working on Saturday, February 13, which was a record-breaking day at the 911 center. Due to downed trees and power lines across the county, the center answered over 500 911 calls, the most ever. This broke the record established during Tropical Storm Michael. 

Get another COVID-19 vaccine update, continue to celebrate Black History Month with Pittsylvania County, and hear from Pet Center Director Brent Weinkauf about some of the programs that the Pet Center put on in 2020 and what the county-run animal shelter is planning moving forward. 

Hear an update about COVID-19 vaccines, see how Pittsylvania County is commemorating Black History Month, and hear from Danville Community College President Jacqueline Powell about how Pittsylvania County partnered with DCC to provide free laptops to 300 Pittsylvania County residents that attend the college. 

Learn how you can pre-register to let the Health Department know that you are interested in a COVID-19 vaccine. Pittsylvania County employee Nick Morris also joins us for a conversation about the 2022 reassessment, which is currently underway. If you want to learn more about reassessment, you can visit https://pittsylvaniacountyva.gov/594/Reassessment.

Lisa Tuite, Director of the Pittsylvania County Public Library, discusses strategies the library has taken to still serve the public during the pandemic and what adjustments may outlive the pandemic. You will also hear a recap of the Board of Supervisors meetings on January 19, during which the Board passed a unanimous resolution in support of renaming the Chatham South Bridge after Clyde L. Banks Sr, a county native and Civil Rights leader. 

County Administrator David Smitherman discusses what it's been like leading Pittsylvania County through the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights some of the major purchases and improvements made with CARES Act funds. 

Hear from Susan McCulloch, Project Manager for Pittsylvania County Economic Development, about the small business assistance grants that are available. As many as 20 Pittsylvania County businesses are eligible to receive up to $15,000. You can also learn more at https://www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov/599/Small-Business-Assistance-Grants