Pittsylvania County, VA

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Police are investigating a Pittsylvania County crash from Sunday morning that led to the death of a Campbell County man. According to Virginia State Police, the single-vehicle crash took place just before 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug 7 on Route 668, just south of Route 761. Authorities say a 1998 […]

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Gladys native was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Pittsylvania County Sunday morning, according to Virginia State Police. Police say the crash occurred at 7:59 a.m. on Rt. 668, one-tenth of a mile south of Rt. 761 in Pittsylvania County. 75-year-old Elijah Baker Slayton...

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Pittsylvania County students are heading back to the classroom for the first day of school on Tuesday. In an emergency, every second counts. That’s why Pittsylvania County Public Schools along with the sheriff’s office are updating school maps by making them digital. A...

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — One person is dead after a car overturned in a crash in Pittsylvania County on Sunday. Virginia State Police said the crash happened at 7:59 a.m. on Route 668, just south of Route 761. Deputies said a 1998 Lincoln Navigator ran off the right...

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating after a 75-year-old man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash in Pittsylvania County. Authorities say it happened on Sunday, Aug. 7 at about 8 a.m. on Route 668 near Route 761 and involved 75-year-old Elijah Baker Slayton, of Gladys.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A 1% sales tax increase referendum will be on the ballot for Pittsylvania County on November 8. The referendum will be on the ballot again this year after losing last year by 14 votes. The projected $50 million worth revenue from the increase can only...

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Pittsylvania County students are heading back to class on Tuesday, and this year brings some changes. Dr. Mark Jones, superintendent for Pittsylvania County Public Schools, said they are finally turning the corner and getting back to a normal school year. First, COVID-19 policies will...

Appalachian Power will conduct a required test of its electricity generating units at the Leesville Dam in southwestern Virginia beginning at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, and lasting through early Wednesday, Aug. 10. Testing will increase downstream flows at locations on the Roanoke River (also known locally as Staunton...

Danville and Pittsylvania and Caswell counties can become a template for change when it comes increasing equity in their communities, said Dr. Kent Key at a recent community meeting on the Health Equity Report. Key pointed to the Dan River region's unique urban and rural mix that can provide a...

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Students of Pittsylvania County headed back to school for the new year on Tuesday morning. Stony Mill Elementary School principal Kimberly Haymore said it went smoothly with them welcoming back about 400 students. She said they will return to a normal routine this year...

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Appalachian Power will conduct a required test of its electricity generating units at the Leesville Dam in southwestern Virginia. They said this is expected to begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and last through early morning Wednesday. Testing will increase downstream flows at locations on...

ROANOKE — Appalachian Power will conduct a required test of its electricity generating units at the Leesville Dam in southwestern Virginia beginning at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, and lasting through early Wednesday, Aug. 10. Testing will increase downstream flows at locations on the Roanoke River (also known...

Despite steadily falling gas prices during the peak of the summer driving season, fewer drivers fueled up last week. It’s another sign that, for now, Americans are changing their driving habits to cope with higher pump prices. The average price for a gallon of unleaded on Monday was $3.58...

Pittsylvania County students are heading back to class on Tuesday, and this year brings some changes. Dr. Mark Jones, superintendent for Pittsylvania County Public Schools, said they are finally turning the corner and getting back to a normal school year. First, COVID-19 policies will be less strict. Jones said classrooms...

The Dan River Basin Association provided more than 50 youth from Danville and Pittsylvania and Caswell counties with an epic river experience at Abreu-Grogan Park on the Dan River. DRBA offered two, one-day events in June and July. During the events, youth rotated through stations learning about the river, paddling and water safety. The events were funded by a grant through the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region.

Former Pittsylvania County administrator David Smitherman has filed a charge of assault and battery with Pittsylvania County General District Court against Chris Baker of Penhook. The incident included Smitherman being pushed into the water at Smith Mountain Lake. According to the criminal complaint, on July 31 around 1 p.m., Smitherman...