PittCo Happenings host Diana McFarland tells listeners about several fun and exciting events coming up – the re-opening of the Gretna Library, a celebration of the improvements at Wayside Park and the launch of a new program – the Pittsylvania County Citizens Academy. 

The Virginia Department of Transportation is working on two projects in the County that need public input – a survey for a portion of Franklin Turnpike and a new intersection design at Tightsqueeze. VDOT spokesperson Len Stevens talks about those two projects, as well as the Route 57 Bridge and how a temporary bridge structure works. 

It’s a record setting election this year in Pittsylvania County and General Registrar Shani Shorter talks about who is on the ballot and how it is set up, voting options for residents, how the voting machines and election are certified and why it’s important to use a cheap black pen when filling in those ovals. 

In this episode of PittCo Happenings, Pittsylvania County Circuit Court Clerk Mark Scarce talks about the many different items that can be found in the court’s Records Room, to include a land grant from King George and another that documents the state’s former use of capital punishment. 

Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation Director Justin Price previews upcoming events this fall for residents of all ages, from youth fishing to providing input to the 2010 master plan revision. 

Director Rhonda Griffin talks about the Library’s successful summer reading program and gives a preview of upcoming fall activities. She also reveals when the Gretna Library will re-open as its renovation nears completion. 

Tyson Foods plans to open its new processing plant in the Cane Creek Centre in mid-September, adding nearly 400 jobs to the region. Plant Manager Nancy Frank talks about company and what it will bring to Pittsylvania County and the surrounding area. 

This is the third year that Pittsylvania County, in conjunction with the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, has hosted the summer internship program. Drawn from County schools, the interns worked in a wide variety of areas, as well as the school division, private employers, and nonprofits. During this episode, we hear from Ciara Keen, Destiny Brown and Taniya Thacker, who talk about their experience working for Pittsylvania County.  

Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor talks about being part of the Crime Analyst in Residence program, administered through the Bureau of Justice Assistance.  The program provides the Sheriff's Office with new and expanded tools to further aid in the prevention of crime. 

Tourism Manager Lisa Meriwether with the Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism and Jennifer Eddy with Eddy Alexander talk about the new tourism branding campaign, Visit SoSi!, and what it means for the future of Pittsylvania County and Danville.