Chatham Star-Tribune

06/26/2025

Murder charges certified in Danville shooting death.

A Danville judge Wednesday certified murder charges against a suspect in a shooting death near a convenience store.

06/24/2025

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who escaped Tuesday from Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute.

06/24/2025

As extreme heat continues to grip the region, the City of Danville is urging residents and visitors in need of a place to cool down to call the Emergency Communications Center at 434-799-5111 and select option 8. Callers will be connected with local organizations providing cooling assistance.

As extreme heat continues to grip the region, the City of Danville is urging residents and visitors in need of a place to cool down to call the Emergency Communications

06/24/2025

LETTER: "At the last Chatham Town Council meeting, your elected officials feasted on your tax dollars, tripling each councilperson’s annual salary from $1,200 to $3,600. Licking their chops and in for another bite, members also doubled their pay for each committee meeting from $15 to $30."

At the last Chatham Town Council meeting, your elected officials feasted on your tax dollars, tripling each councilperson’s annual salary from $1,200 to $3,600. Licking their chops and in for

06/22/2025

Be back soon.

06/20/2025

🐾🖤 Pets of the Day: Our Beautiful Black Cats! 🖤🐾

If you’ve never had the joy of loving a black cat, you’re missing out on a little magic. ✨ These sleek, mysterious beauties have long been symbols of good luck in many cultures—and we have four stunning personalities here at the shelter who are ready to bring you ALL the love, charm, and companionship you could ask for!

🐱 Mona – Approx. 8 months
Caught in a trap but brave through it all, Mona is calm, friendly, and easygoing with a beautifully unique face. She’s graceful and poised, with just the right hint of sass.

🐱 Raven – Approx. 1 year
A champion purrer and total sweetheart! Raven is calm, affectionate, and brave, always ready to soak up your love and share her gentle spirit.

🐱 Gypsy – Approx. 2 years
A curious explorer with a lovable personality, Gypsy is as sweet as she is inquisitive. She’s confident, friendly, and has a way of making every room feel like home.

🐱 Moonpie – Approx. 2 years
This attention-loving boy has the cutest little white patch on his chest and a big heart to match. He’s sweet, friendly, and playful, with a curious streak that keeps life interesting.

🖤 Fun Black Cat Facts:
– In Japan and Scotland, black cats are considered good luck!
– Black cats are often the last to be adopted—let’s change that!
– Their coats shimmer in the sunlight, showing hints of brown or even reddish hues.
– They’re just as loving, playful, and cuddly as any other cat—sometimes even more so!

Adopting a black cat means you’re choosing to love a little shadow that follows you everywhere… purring the whole way. 🐾✨

06/19/2025

Thursday 5:30 pm-Crews have been able to restore approximately 850 outages sine the storm earlier. There are reports of trees and power lines down in the Brosville, Axton, and Dry Fork areas. There is a broken pole reported on Pine Lake Road due to a fallen tree.
Crews are working to restore the remaining 450 customer outages still outstanding.

Thursday 4:45 pm-We currently have about 1,300 customer outages attributed to the thunderstorms that moved through the area around 4:15 pm. All crews are out accessing the damage and making plans for restoration efforts. The larger customer outages are in the Main Street/West Main Street and Memorial Drive areas, Whispering Pines area in Brosville, and Strawberry Road area in Dry Fork. More information will be posted when the damage has been surveyed and restoration times are known.

06/19/2025

A welcome reception was held for Pittsylvania County Schools’ new superintendent - but longtime PCS employee – Steven Mayhew on Tuesday, June 10.

A welcome reception was held for Pittsylvania County Schools’ new superintendent - but longtime PCS employee – Steven Mayhew on Tuesday, June 10, at the county school board administrative offices

06/19/2025

Two veteran members of Danville City Council will battle this fall to see who is the area’s newest state delegate.

06/19/2025

Gretna’s Daniel Pritchard, center, recently signed to play baseball with Bluefield College. He is pictured with his coach, Mike Dalton, and mother, Shannon Pritchard.

06/18/2025

"We receive hundreds of complaints during the winter about animals suffering in the cold; however, the heat is just as deadly."

We receive hundreds of complaints during the winter about animals suffering in the cold; however, the heat is just as deadly. The top complaints we receive are: