Pittsylvania County will weigh in on new taxes as a rise in tourism approaches
A tourism and a meal tax could rake in hundreds of thousands of dollars for the locality
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Pittsylvania County leaders hope to cash in on tourism with new tax
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – Come this Fall, tens of thousands of people will head to Southside to enjoy headliner music festivals.
But with hotels already booked, there are two new Pittsylvania County taxes that could be very impactful this Fall.
If you are trying to book a hotel or Airbnb from September 9th to the 12th near Danville, you may be out of luck.
DANVILLE â The response rate for fire and rescue agencies in Pittsylvania County went up in fiscal year 2021, despite a rise in EMS calls.
County volunteer agencies increased rates of response to calls such as fires and medical emergencies by 14% overall, bringing the response rate among departments up to 89%, according to figures from the county.
Officials credit increased spending toward fire departments from the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, as well as oversight and guidance from the Fire and Rescue Commission and help from the countyâs Public Safety Department.
âThe Fire and Rescue Commission has helped develop new rules, regulations, and policies that guide all county departments and ensure quality service to our citizens, all while embodying and showcasing our motto: âOne Service, One Team,ââ county spokesperson Caleb Ayers said.
Pittsylvania County leaders break ground on manufacturing facility in Hurt Kaicey Baylor
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A vacant site in Hurt will soon be home to hundreds of jobs for the area. Pittsylvania County leaders broke ground on a new facility, Staunton River Plastics, on Wednesday. This is a story of a community continuing to believe in itself, said Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisor Tim Dudley. This is the story of a town working to create a new identity after the loss of a pillar industry.
Staunton River Plastics will create more than 200 jobs and invest $34 million in the area to build a 250,000 square-foot facility. The facility will be the first tenant of the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park in Hurt.
Gov. Ralph Northam attends Pittsylvania County groundbreaking, which will bring hundred of new jobs
Staunton River Plastics is investing $34 million, more than 200 jobs in Hurt
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Groundbreaking ceremony for new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam joined dozens of Pittsylvania County leaders for a groundbreaking on Wednesday.
Staunton River Plastics is investing $34 million and more than 200 jobs in the town of Hurt.
“It’s a big deal for Hurt, a big deal for Pittsylvania County, and a great day for the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Gov. Northam.
This came one day after CNBC named Virginia the best state for business for the second year in a row.
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