Pittsylvania County residents, SELC raise concerns over pipeline expansion
Read full article: Pittsylvania County residents, SELC raise concerns over pipeline expansionA proposed natural gas pipeline expansion has raised concerns among Pittsylvania County property owners, particularly those already hosting multiple pipeline infrastructure on their land.
23 fawns killed after dog attack at Pittsylvania County Wildlife Rescue
Read full article: 23 fawns killed after dog attack at Pittsylvania County Wildlife Rescue23 fawns were killed when two dogs broke into an enclosure at Ringgold Wildlife Rescue, sparking controversy and devastating the facilityโs owner.
Over 180 arrested in multi-agency operation in Danville/ Pitt. Co.
Read full article: Over 180 arrested in multi-agency operation in Danville/ Pitt. Co.Law enforcement agencies arrested more than 180 individuals and seized multiple weapons and drugs during a week-long operation in Danville, Pittsylvania County and surrounding areas officials announced Monday.
VSP trooper injured after being hit while assisting vehicle on highway, suspect charged
Read full article: VSP trooper injured after being hit while assisting vehicle on highway, suspect chargedA Virginia State Police trooper was injured after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a disabled vehicle on Saturday, VSP said.
Danville, Pittsylvania County lead Virginia in tourism growth for 2024
Read full article: Danville, Pittsylvania County lead Virginia in tourism growth for 2024Tourism in Virginiaโs Southside region is experiencing unprecedented growth, with Danville and Pittsylvania County leading the Commonwealth in tourism revenue increases for 2024.
Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office to hold annual winter coat drive
Read full article: Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office to hold annual winter coat drivePittsylvania Sheriffโs Office announced on Monday that they will be hosting "Operation-Keeping Kids Warm," a winter coat drive they plan to hold annually.
Pittsylvania County man charged with 20 counts in child sexual exploitation case
Read full article: Pittsylvania County man charged with 20 counts in child sexual exploitation caseA Pittsylvania County man has been arrested and faces multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of children, the sheriffโs office said.
Pittsylvania County man charged in Wednesday night standoff with police
Read full article: Pittsylvania County man charged in Wednesday night standoff with policeA routine warrant service turned violent Wednesday when a Pittsylvania County man allegedly opened fire on law enforcement officers, leading to an hours-long standoff in the 100 block of Blue Jay Lane.
Search warrants reveal new details in Pittsylvania County shots-fired incident that injured three deputies
Read full article: Search warrants reveal new details in Pittsylvania County shots-fired incident that injured three deputiesJames Andru Lehnerd has been charged with attempted aggravated murder of a law enforcement officer, court records indicate.
E-commerce company to establish fulfilment and logistics center in Pittsylvania County, creating 203 jobs
Read full article: E-commerce company to establish fulfilment and logistics center in Pittsylvania County, creating 203 jobsGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that MerryGoRound Inc, a fulfillment company, would establish operations in Pittsylvania County.
Man charged following police chase that resulted in 17-year-oldโs death in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man charged following police chase that resulted in 17-year-oldโs death in Pittsylvania CountyVirginia State Police are investigating a pursuit in Halifax that ended in a two-vehicle crash and a fatality.
Four-way stop sign approved for Tunstall Road intersection in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Four-way stop sign approved for Tunstall Road intersection in Pittsylvania CountyA four-way stop sign is set to be installed in Pittsylvania County at the Tunstall Road, Stony Mill Road and Mt. Cross Road intersection.
21 law enforcement officers graduate from the Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy
Read full article: 21 law enforcement officers graduate from the Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training AcademyFriday will be a significant day for several officers with the Danville Police Department.
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation awards $100,000 to Altavista Area YMCA
Read full article: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation awards $100,000 to Altavista Area YMCAThe Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (GLCF) recently announced the recipient of its sixth annual $100,000 Century Fund Grant, awarded to the Altavista Area YMCA.
Officials warn of fire ant spread in SWVA
Read full article: Officials warn of fire ant spread in SWVAVirginia agricultural officials have expanded the stateโs red imported fire ant quarantine to include Pittsylvania County, Danville, and Halifax County as warming temperatures accelerate the spread of these invasive insects.
Woman arrested, man injured after shooting incident in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Woman arrested, man injured after shooting incident in Pittsylvania CountyA woman was arrested after a shooting incident that left one injured in Pittsylvania County on Wednesday, Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office said.
Plastic recycling startup to invest $4.3 million in Pittsylvania County, creating 28 new jobs
Read full article: Plastic recycling startup to invest $4.3 million in Pittsylvania County, creating 28 new jobsGreen Recycle USA LLC, a start-up plastic recycling company, is set to invest $4.3 million in Pittsylvania County to boost sustainability and reduce the amount of industrial plastic waste sent to landfills.
Appalachian Power Company announces proposed route for Altavista-Leesville powerline
Read full article: Appalachian Power Company announces proposed route for Altavista-Leesville powerlineAppalachian Power representatives have selected a proposed route for a new transmission line in Campbell County, Pittsylvania County, and Altavista. The upgrades are part of the Altavista-Leesville Transmission Improvements Project, which involves rebuilding approximately 4.5 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line in or near the existing right-of-way and building approximately 5 miles of 138-kV transmission line parallel to existing transmission lines.
Dominion Energy uses sheep for eco-friendly maintenance on Southside solar farms
Read full article: Dominion Energy uses sheep for eco-friendly maintenance on Southside solar farmsDominion Energy has introduced sheep to two solar farms in Southside, employing an eco-friendly method known as solar grazing.
Crews undertake painstaking process to relocate remains at Pittsylvania County development site
Read full article: Crews undertake painstaking process to relocate remains at Pittsylvania County development siteNot far from where crews are working to clear the land for major development, other crews are working to exhume remains.
WATCH: Remembering Historic Black Cemeteries
Read full article: WATCH: Remembering Historic Black CemeteriesThe Megasite at Berry Hill in Pittsylvania County is one of the largest redevelopment sites in the state. But the land sits on the site of several plantations and farms that contain the remains of hundreds of former slaves and tenant farmers.
Decades of planning and investment lead to economic revival in Southside
Read full article: Decades of planning and investment lead to economic revival in SouthsideWork is underway on the site of the Microporous development in Pittsylvania County. The battery company is promising to invest more than $1 billion dollars and add more than 2,000 jobs to the community.
2 killed in farm equipment accident in Dry Fork
Read full article: 2 killed in farm equipment accident in Dry ForkTwo men lost their lives after the agricultural equipment they were using came into contact with high-voltage power lines on Thursday, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
VSP investigating single-vehicle crash that injured three teenagers in Pittsylvania County Thursday
Read full article: VSP investigating single-vehicle crash that injured three teenagers in Pittsylvania County ThursdayVirginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that injured a 13-year-old, a 15-year-old, and a 17-year-old Thursday.

Man charged in abduction, murder of missing woman in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man charged in abduction, murder of missing woman in Pittsylvania CountyA man has been arrested and is facing felony charges for the abduction and murder of a missing woman, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
John McGuire III projected to win the U.S. House 5th district seat, defeating Gloria Witt
Read full article: John McGuire III projected to win the U.S. House 5th district seat, defeating Gloria WittJohn McGuire III is projected to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the 5th district, defeating Gloria Witt.
Man dead after Pittsylvania County Shooting Saturday, suspect detained, authorities say
Read full article: Man dead after Pittsylvania County Shooting Saturday, suspect detained, authorities sayA 58-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Pittsylvania County Saturday, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Tornadoes in Southwest Virginia caused by Helene
Read full article: Tornadoes in Southwest Virginia caused by HeleneMeteorologists with the National Weather Service are making their rounds in locations hit hard by the effects of helene. Their goal is to use this data to help with storm warnings in the future.
10 News tracks Heleneโs powerful impact across the region with full team coverage
Read full article: 10 News tracks Heleneโs powerful impact across the region with full team coverage10 News has been working for you all day long with team coverage of Helene as it sweeps across the Commonwealth, bringing destruction in its wake.
Tornado warning expires for City of Danville, Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Tornado warning expires for City of Danville, Pittsylvania CountyThe National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for City of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Northwestern Caswell County in north central North Carolina.
Vandalism found at Gretna Elementary School in Pittsylvania Co.
Read full article: Vandalism found at Gretna Elementary School in Pittsylvania Co.Pittsylvania County is seeking out a person or persons who vandalized Gretna Elementary School. According to the Sheriffโs Office, Gretna Elementary staff notified the reported vandalism on Sep. 20.
Severe storms in Southwest Virginia causing power outages, possible damages
Read full article: Severe storms in Southwest Virginia causing power outages, possible damagesSome parts of Southwest Virginia are under a severe weather warning at the moment, which may result in quarter-sized hail, lightning, severe rain, and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
RBW Sports & Classics to establish new facility in Danville
Read full article: RBW Sports & Classics to establish new facility in DanvilleThe United Kingdom's only manufacturer of hand-built electric classic sports cars will invest $8 million to establish a manufacturing facility at Cane Creek Centre.
Pittsylvania County deputies searching for trucks stolen from businesses on Route 29
Read full article: Pittsylvania County deputies searching for trucks stolen from businesses on Route 29The Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office is investigating after multiple trucks were stolen from two separate businesses on Route 29 near Whiteoak Mountain in Chatham.
65-year-old Axton man accused of fatally shooting daughter-in-law and son, deputies say
Read full article: 65-year-old Axton man accused of fatally shooting daughter-in-law and son, deputies sayA 65-year-old man is facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of his daughter-in-law and son, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Suspect in deadly Pittsylvania County shooting now charged with first-degree murder
Read full article: Suspect in deadly Pittsylvania County shooting now charged with first-degree murderTelvin Hairston is now facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting death of an 82-year-old woman, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Axton man charged in connection with investigation of crimes against children
Read full article: Axton man charged in connection with investigation of crimes against childrenA 55-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after an investigation was conducted into a complaint involving the alleged sexual exploitation of children, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Man charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting in Pittsylvania CountyA 50-year-old man has been charged with the murder of another man following a shooting, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
One arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 28-year-old man in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: One arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 28-year-old man in Pittsylvania CountyOne person is now in custody in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of a 28-year-old man, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Man charged with second-degree murder in connection with Pittsylvania Co. deadly shooting
Read full article: Man charged with second-degree murder in connection with Pittsylvania Co. deadly shootingThe Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office said 41-year-old Charles Jermaine Pannell Jr has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the incident described below.
Southside man buys plantation for family events, learns his enslaved ancestors worked on property
Read full article: Southside man buys plantation for family events, learns his enslaved ancestors worked on propertyFred Miller bought a plantation in Pittsylvania County with the hopes of hosting family gatherings. He later learned more about his family and his ancestors who were enslaved on the property.
