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Summer Internships May 02, 2021

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Dr. Julie Brown, the Director of Advanced Learning at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research who is spearheading a community internship program, talks about the benefits for the 25 youth who are selected and the organizations involved. The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors has invested $75,000 for a youth summer internship program, which is being created through collaboration with organizations like Pittsylvania County Schools, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Pittsylvania County Community Action, and the West Piedmont Workforce Development Board. More information about the application process will be provided as soon as it becomes public.

Community Development, Zoning, and Building Permits Apr 26, 2021

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Hear from Pittsylvania County Community Development Director Emily Ragsdale about what the Community Development department oversees. She talks specifically about zoning and building permits, two departments that protect property owners in different ways: zoning guides what types of development can occur in what location, ensuring that a commercial facility can't pop up in the middle of a neighborhood, while building permits is all about making sure that qualified people are doing sound work.
This episode also features a recap of some of the highlights of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 20, which included passing a resolution to put a 1% sales tax referendum on the ballot, creating a summer youth internship program, and supporting the renaming of a bridge after the late William Pritchett, the first Black man to serve on the Board of Supervisors and the first elected official for the Banister District.

Solid Waste Apr 19, 2021

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Deputy Director of Public Works Nick Morris talks about all things Pittsylvania County solid waste. Learn more about the different parts of the solid waste system - which include the convenience centers, drivers and trash trucks, and our landfill. Nick shares some of the history around solid waste services, talks about the costs associated with keeping our services running, and highlights some of the progress and changes that have been made in the past few years - and even some that are being implemented now.

Volunteers and Fire and Rescue Commission Apr 12, 2021

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Bryan Fox, the Chairman of the Pittsylvania County Fire and Rescue Commission, talks about all things fire and rescue in Pittsylvania County. Listen to hear Fox's story of how he got involved - and re-involved - in volunteer fire and rescue in Danville and Pittsylvania County, his thoughts on some of the challenges facing our volunteer system, and his views on some of the progress - like more teamwork and reduced territoriality - he's seeing. He also discusses the role of the Fire and Rescue Commission, which was formed in the end of 2019, and some of the main changes the commission has enacted since then - all with the goal of providing a quality customer service for Pittsylvania County residents and businesses.

Public Safety Apr 05, 2021

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Hear from Pittsylvania County Public Safety Director Chris Slemp about the importance of our volunteer fire and ems systems and how Pittsylvania County is improving its overarching public safety system and collaboration with the many volunteer fire and rescue agencies throughout our community.

Broadband Expansion Mar 29, 2021

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Pittsylvania County recently announced a partnership with RiverStreet Networks, an internet provider that has multiple services available in parts of Pittsylvania County. The Board of Supervisors decided to invest $1 million of its CARES Act funds to help RiverStreet expand its fixed wireless network. Hear more about this partnership and how it will benefit Pittsylvania County residents.

FY 2022 Budget Mar 22, 2021

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Pittsylvania County Administrator David Smitherman goes over some of the highlights of the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget for Pittsylvania County. This budget includes a $71 million general fund, 71% of which goes to public safety and justice (29%), education (28%), and debt (14%). Several community meetings will be taking place over the next few weeks at 6 p.m.:

March 22 – Gretna High School
March 25 – Dan River High School
March 29 – ECC Auditorium
March 30 – Tunstall High School

Problem Solvers for Businesses. Mar 15, 2021

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"What economic development is when you boil it down to the simplest terms is that we are problem solvers for businesses."
Hear from Pittsylvania County Economic Development Director Matt Rowe about what economic development is, what it's been like working with the business community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Pittsylvania County is positioned for the future.

Youth Baseball Mar 08, 2021

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Hear from Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation Director Justin Price about the decision to proceed with the 2021 youth league baseball season. Many safety guidelines will be in place to protect players, coaches, and everyone else involved as much as possible.

Brightminds and Reassessment Mar 01, 2021

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William Cole, Managing Partner with Brightminds LLC, talks about the 2022 reassessment for Pittsylvania County. Pittsylvania County sent out a letter to property owners that mistakenly said the team from Brightminds would request to enter homes, but the reality is that the team will only come in if a citizen invites them in to allow them to survey something. Will also talks about how their process for reassessment is different than most traditional appraisal companies and discusses what assumptions are and how they play a crucial role in the reassessment process.
Also hear an update on the landfill waiving fees and offering extra hours to help citizens who were impacted by the winter storms earlier in February and learn more about Pittsylvania County Black History.

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