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Nominations Now Open for 2027 Ashby Award

August 3, 2026

DRF is now accepting nominations of area nonprofits for the next B. R. Ashby, M.D. Award for Outstanding Community Service. The award honors outstanding community service in the region by a nonprofit organization based on success in helping needy families and individuals overcome significant challenges.  

Cardinal News takes home inaugural Integrity award

April 12, 2026

Cardinal News reporters Grace Mamon and Tad Dickens were awarded the inaugural Center for Integrity in News Reporting Award for Excellence on Saturday night at the Virginia Press Association’s annual conference and awards banquet. They won the first-ever award for their series of stories on data centers.

County residents give input on comprehensive plan in first open house

April 2, 2026

Pittsylvania County residents had their first opportunity to provide input on the development of the county’s new comprehensive plan during an open house at the community center on Main Street in Chatham Wednesday, March 25. 

Corrie Bobe, Danville's director of economic development and tourism, to step down

March 25, 2026

On Wednesday, Danville City Manager Ken Larking announced that Corrie Bobe was stepping down from that position to join the Danville Regional Foundation.

She'll be the director of economic development and regional collaboration at the nonprofit group starting May 4.

Two of Virginia’s three biggest jobs announcements have been in Pittsylvania. It could soon be three of the top four. Here’s why.

March 13, 2026

Pittsylvania County, which has been losing jobs for decades as entire industries have shriveled up and died, has seen a remarkable run of good luck.