Former Pittsylvania County administrator David Smitherman has filed a charge of assault and battery with Pittsylvania County General District Court against Chris Baker of Penhook.
Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor and Commonwealth Attorney Bryan Haskins held a press conference Friday to give an update on the arrest of a murder suspect.
Due to icy conditions from Sunday s winter weather, Pittsylvania County offices will operate on a three-hour delay on Tuesday, Jan. 18. County offices are scheduled to open at 11 a.m.