Pittsylvania County News

RICHMOND, Va. _Gov. Bob McDonnell's administration has started examining how the nation's largest known uranium deposit could be mined.

One man was taken to the hospital with serious head and chest injuries after his car ran off the road and struck heavy machinery off of South Boston Road on Monday around 5 a.m. Ringgold Volunteer Fire and Rescue quickly arrived on scene and spent about 25 minutes cutting the driver out of a small compact vehicle, said Chief Mike Neal.

Lawrence Jackson's previous books include The Indignant Generation and Ralph Ellison.

Around 11 a.m., a 2005 Hyundai driven by a Pittsylvania County female was traveling east on Christopher Lane when the pedestrian ran across the street into the path of the vehicle, according to Danville Police Department investigation.

Students in Danville and Pittsylvania County have the chance to apply for a Historical Society scholarship.

Junior Leadership Southside, a program of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, is currently accepting applications for its fourth program year.

About 18 months ago, the Danville Regional Foundation took Danville City Council and other city leaders on a trip to Greenville, S.C., to see what that city had done to revitalize its downtown.

Barry Jermaine White, 37, of Chatham, had been charged with maliciously shooting Derek Word.

Brosville, VA- During Congressman Robert Hurt's four-day tour of the Southside, he visited local businesses in Danville and Pittsylvania counties.

W. Townes Lea Elementary School is a memory now, a nagging reminder of what needs to be done in a school system that still has more space than it needs and more schools to close.

Glenna Lingafelt said she is not running for re-election this year. She has served on Gretna Town Council since 1994 and has been mayor since 1998.

The Dumfries Town Council gave its preliminarily approval Tuesday to begin its meetings with a moment of silent prayer but not before a closed session its attorney advised against and which two council members refused to participate in.

The Virginia Wholesalers and Distributors Association is the statewide business trade group representing the interests of corporations and individuals involved in the manufacturing, sales and distribution of convenience and grocery store products.

To make the past come alive for the Dan River Region's high school seniors, the Danville Historical Society is offering two $250 scholarships this year that will get students directly involved in historic preservation.

Qualified residents saved an estimated $731,000 in fees by using the Building Economic Success Together coalition's free tax preparation this past tax season.

The logic behind recycling is simple: Why throw out something that can be used again and again? But getting from that sound principle to a workable recycling program is another story.

Retiring School Superintendent Paul Stapleton was honored on Thursday morning with the announcement of a $1,000 scholarship established in his name.

Mayor Joe Rogers is not seeking re-election, so the next candidate has to be someone with town council experience, Byrd said during an interview Monday.

Retiring School Superintendent Paul Stapleton was honored on Thursday morning with the announcement of a $1,000 scholarship established in his name.

A car accident involving a Pittsylvania County Sheriff's deputy and the driver of a 2008 Ford Ranger left a man 63-year-old Callands man dead.