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FROM THE DESK OF SENATOR TAMMY MULCHI
Two years ago, Governor Youngkin decided to pull the plug on a $1 billion project that would employ 2,500 folks at the Berry Hill site in Pittsylvania County. This was a tough blow to our region and the economic development community that had worked on the project. The project was...
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: July 17th - 23rd
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for public events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event via email to smcclintic@womackpublishing.com. Events will be listed once before the event. The deadline for submissions is noon on Fridays.
Well before executive order, Dan River Region schools answer call to curtail cell use
School systems in Danville and Pittsylvania County implemented tough policies on cellphone use well before a call by the governor last week to crack down on the devices during school time. Through an executive order, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday directed the Virginia Department of Education to publish a...
Pittsylvania County Arrested for Killing Son and Daughter-in-law Denied Bond
A Pittsylvania County man that was arrested for killing his son and daughter-in-law was denied bond on Wednesday. 65- year-old William Lester Roberts was arrested on June 25 for shooting and killing 41-year-old William Jason Roberts, of Roanoke, and 39-year-old Ashley Marie Roberts, of Roanoke, at 471 River Ridge Rd. in Axton.
Visit SoSi: Fun in Danville and Pittsylvania counties
So much to do, so much to see! Danville and Pittsylvania County offer scenic farmers markets and historic main street communities, traditional and one-of-a-kind museums, award winning trails and waterways. Whether visitors come for family friendly excursions or decidedly more adult-ish night on the town itineraries, SoSi offers warm hospitality and plenty of adventure!
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