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Accused killer testifies in capital murder case
Dennis Lee Daniel testified Friday that he killed Courtney Marie Servais on Dec.
Uranium mining opponents say flooding like the type that occurred in Pittsylvania County last week would pollute the water supply if uranium mining and milling take place at Coles Hill.
Jury selection underway for man accused of abducting & murdering Halifax County woman
Courtney Servais went missing in December of 2008. Dennis Daniel is accused of abducting, robbing and murdering Courtney Servais in December of 2008.
Things are getting hot for Rep. Tom Perriello
A bunch of Tea Partyers are having a little rally in Danville tonight. Everyone who shows should leave their Xanax at home, so as to better facilitate mouth-foaming anger.
Another 5th District candidate stops in Danville
The 2010 election cycle is well underway in the 5th District as the second of seven declared challengers to Rep.
Man injuried in Pittsylvania County wreck
A man was injured after being thrown from his vehicle in a single-vehicle wreck at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday on Whispering Pines Road in Brosville, according to Virginia State Police.
County voters approve three alcohol questions
Supervisor Fred Ingram believes that voters in his district and his town may have "broke the ice" on the alcohol issue in Pittsylvania County.
Anderson, Marshall sprinting to the finish line
The arguments have been made; the money has been raised and spent. It's just a matter of hours now.
Hurt may ask VDOT to keep local office open
Depending on the outcome of the governor's race in Tuesday's election, State Sen.
Five correctional officers charged in dog fondling
Five Virginia Department of Corrections officers have been charged with animal cruelty involving the fondling of a K-9 dog and videotaping the two incidents.
Danville, Pittsylvania schoolsa grad rates up
Andy Tyrrell, assistant superintendent for instruction for Danville Public Schools, attributed a slight rise in dropouts in the city to increased student tracking from year to year.
Town of Chatham to tackle eyesores
The town of Chatham plans to take steps to address its problem with crumbling buildings and other eyesores that officials say blight their community.
Woman dies in Pittsylvania County house fire
A Pittsylvania County woman died in a mobile home fire Wednesday night on Sheva Road.
Woman killed in Pittsylvania County mobile home fire
A fire burning in a wood stove got out of control at a Pittsylvania County mobile home Wednesday night, killing one person inside.
Groups form to study plans for Chatham Elementary School
Those supporting preservation of the old Chatham Elementary School have a year to come up with a plan for the building.
Residents of central Pittsylvania County say they had to travel out of town to use a gym or fitness center before Fitness First of Chatham opened Oct.
Alumna bequeaths $31 million to Chatham Hall
The largest single gift to any girls' independent school -- $31 million -- has been bequeathed to Chatham Hall by alumna Elizabeth Beckwith Nilsen.
Pittsylvania County votes to put brakes on big rigs; now goes to VDOT
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted Monday night to ask the state transportation department to restrict heavy-truck traffic on Rockford School Road, Blue Ridge Drive and Prospect Road in Hurt.
CHATHAM, Va. --- Josh Watson decided to prep at Hargrave Military Academy in hopes of landing Division I scholarship offers.
Chatham, VA - It's a cancer marked by a pink ribbon, that claims tens of thousands of women's lives each year, but women aren't breast cancer's only victims.

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