A group of Pittsylvania County residents is circulating a petition to remove a member of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors following a recent shoplifting charge.
Italian rocket manufacturer Avio plans to invest $500 million to build a facility at the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park in Hurt, a project expected to create more than 1,000 jobs and mark the largest economic investment in the area’s history.
Governor Spanberger announced Monday that Avio USA will invest approximately $500 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County.
Pittsylvania County officials voted 6-1 Tuesday to censure Supervisor Tim Dudley. The resolution removes Dudley from all board-appointed committees but allows him to keep his role as supervisor.
A Pittsylvania County deputy was injured after his car ran off the roadway during an attempt to stop a violator, Virginia State Police said.
A 7-year-old boy died following a crash Sunday night in Pittsylvania County amid winter storm conditions, according to Virginia State Police.
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it had identified the remains of an individual who was previously reported as last seen walking in the area of Climax Road in 2023.
Construction is underway at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, but a proposed rezoning measure has sparked concerns among Pittsylvania County residents about the area’s future development.
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors member Timothy Wayne Dudley was charged after a shoplifting incident that occurred in November, Altavista Police Department said.
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s office announced Tuesday night that it was investigating after deputies at the Pittsylvania County Jail discovered an inmate unresponsive in his cell Monday morning.
A traffic pursuit in Pittsylvania County ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting, according to Virginia State Police.
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday evening that it arrested a 16-year-old student after they brought a firearm to Dan River High School.
The innovative alert system seeks to enhance safety on rural roads by notifying drivers of nearby slow-moving traffic, including horse-drawn buggies.
The Virginia State Police announced Monday that it was investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 44-year-old North Carolina man Sunday.
A 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 were killed when two dogs broke into an enclosure at Ringgold Wildlife Rescue, sparking controversy and devastating the facility’s owner.
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.
A Virginia State Police trooper was injured after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a disabled vehicle on Saturday, VSP said.
Tourism in Virginia’s Southside region is experiencing unprecedented growth, with Danville and Pittsylvania County leading the Commonwealth in tourism revenue increases for 2024.
Pittsylvania Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that they will be hosting "Operation-Keeping Kids Warm," a winter coat drive they plan to hold annually.
A Pittsylvania County man has been arrested and faces multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of children, the sheriff’s office said.
A 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.
James Andru Lehnerd has been charged with attempted aggravated murder of a law enforcement officer, court records indicate.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that MerryGoRound Inc, a fulfillment company, would establish operations in Pittsylvania County.
Virginia State Police are investigating a pursuit in Halifax that ended in a two-vehicle crash and a fatality.
A four-way stop sign is set to be installed in Pittsylvania County at the Tunstall Road, Stony Mill Road and Mt. Cross Road intersection.
Friday will be a significant day for several officers with the Danville Police Department.
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (GLCF) recently announced the recipient of its sixth annual $100,000 Century Fund Grant, awarded to the Altavista Area YMCA.
Virginia agricultural officials have expanded the state’s red imported fire ant quarantine to include Pittsylvania County, Danville, and Halifax County as warming temperatures accelerate the spread of these invasive insects.
A woman was arrested after a shooting incident that left one injured in Pittsylvania County on Wednesday, Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said.
Green 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 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 has introduced sheep to two solar farms in Southside, employing an eco-friendly method known as solar grazing.
Not far from where crews are working to clear the land for major development, other crews are working to exhume remains.
The 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.
Work 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.
Two 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 Sheriff’s Office.
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that injured a 13-year-old, a 15-year-old, and a 17-year-old Thursday.
A man has been arrested and is facing felony charges for the abduction and murder of a missing woman, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
John McGuire III is projected to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the 5th district, defeating Gloria Witt.
A 58-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Pittsylvania County Saturday, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Meteorologists 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 has been working for you all day long with team coverage of Helene as it sweeps across the Commonwealth, bringing destruction in its wake.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for City of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Northwestern Caswell County in north central North Carolina.
Pittsylvania County is seeking out a person or persons who vandalized Gretna Elementary School. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Gretna Elementary staff notified the reported vandalism on Sep. 20.
Some 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.
The 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.
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after multiple trucks were stolen from two separate businesses on Route 29 near Whiteoak Mountain in Chatham.
A 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 Sheriff’s Office.
Telvin 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 Sheriff’s Office.
A 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 Sheriff’s Office.
