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Zoning Ordinance Updates Aug 01, 2022

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Pittsylvania County Community Development Director Emily Ragsdale joins the show to talk about efforts to completely rewrite the County's Zoning Ordinance. Emily breaks down the ins and outs of zoning, talks about the significance of the revision process and some potential change areas, and walks through the project timeline. The updated ordinance is expected to be adopted in the spring of 2024.
Learn more at pittsylvaniacountyva.gov/zoningupdates

County Native, NASA Program Director Greg Robinson Jul 25, 2022

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At this point you have probably seen one of the five pictures taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. But you may not have known that the man behind the success is a Danville native who graduated Dan River High School. Robinson joins the show to talk about his local ties, explain the operations and significance of the James Webb Telescope, and share some advice for his Pittsylvania County and Danville communities.

Meet the 2022 Interns Jul 18, 2022

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In partnership with Pittsylvania County Schools and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Pittsylvania County is running its second annual summer internship program. Approximately 30 interns are placed across County government, Pittsylvania County schools, and several local businesses. In this episode, we interview three of those working with Pittsylvania County: Shyanne McCluster (Pet Center), Sierra Silvey (Public Relations), and Eli Clark (Information Technology).

Trash and Water Projects Jul 11, 2022

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Pittsylvania County Public Works Director Chris Adcock joins the show to talk about developments with three new convenience centers, recycling options in Pittsylvania County, water quality reports and surveys, a newly approved policy for when and how water and sewer service can be expanded to new locations, and more!

Digital Maps and School Safety Jul 05, 2022

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Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor joins the show to talk about a grant that will allow first responders, law enforcement, fire and ems personnel, and school officials to access digital floorplans and school maps on their phones and computers in the event of an emergency. Sheriff Taylor also talks about other school safety measures that are currently in place or in the works.

Fire Marshal Apr 11, 2022

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Noah Robbins, Assistant Fire Marshal with the Public Safety Department, talks about the responsibilities of the Fire Marshals in the community. Some of the services that they provide include annual fire inspections for County businesses, smoke detector installations, and fire investigations. Noah explains local burn laws, provides some safety and fire prevention tips, and highlights how the Office is ready to assist County businesses and residents.

FY 23 Budget Mar 28, 2022

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Pittsylvania County Finance Director Kim Van Der Hyde joins the show to discuss Pittsylvania County's proposed FY 23 budget. She talks about some of the priorities County leadership had for the budget, highlights some challenges in balancing the budget, and explains important topics like personal property tax relief, local education funding, and much more. The budget includes no tax rate increases.
The Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing about the budget on April 4. The Board will be able to formally adopt the budget on April 11.

Gretna Library Renovations Mar 14, 2022

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Pittsylvania County Public Library Director Lisa Tuite joins the show to talk about renovations to the Gretna Branch of the library. This project is the result of approximately $500,000 in contributions from the Board of Supervisors and $450,000 that was fundraised by the Library Foundation. Lisa highlights the different phases of the renovations, talks about future outdoor enhancement projects, and explains the importance of this project for the community.

Internship Program - 2022 Mar 07, 2022

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Jessie Vernon, Program Manager at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, discusses Pittsylvania County's 2022 ExperienceWorks program, which includes a summer internship component. Jessie explains some of the different components of the ExperienceWorks system, highlights the importance of work-based learning and exposure programs like these, and walks through this year's schedule. Approximately 30 students will have the opportunity to participate in paid summer internships. Many others will be able to utilize other programs, such as a local government camp and mock interview programs.

Landfill, Contracts, and Revenue Feb 21, 2022

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Pittsylvania County Public Works Director Chris Adcock gives an overview of the operations of the County landfill and talks about the revenue that is generated through contracts and how those funds are utilized. Chris talks about the difference between operating and capital expenses, highlights the County's efforts to improve the landfill's efficiency, and talks about how the landfill and solid waste operations have fared with recent staff turnover and difficulty filling positions.

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