After 14 years under the leadership of principal Tyrone Gafford, Altavista Combined School entered its next era of leadership on July 1, with Ronald Proffitt newly installed as principal of the middle and high schools.

Patrick Henry’s Red Hill – the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation, would like to give back to the community with a Red Cross blood drive in Brookneal, VA. This blood drive is held in honor of two local children, Reese Anctil and Zeke Puig. Both are fighting leukemia.

As an entertainment venue, according to Virginia Health Department guidelines, 246 The Main Cultural Arts Theatre may open at 30% capacity. And even though Governor Northam may/will enter Virginia into Phase III on July 1, we feel confident at still staging this venue at 30% with precautions…

Swiftwater rescue services were called in to the Staunton River in Campbell County between Brookneal and Long Island on Thursday afternoon following the reported capsizing of a boat on the rain-swollen river.

The historic tavern at 20 Batteau Road on Route 29 has been restored and turned into a vintage store – The Vintage Rose, which held its grand opening on Saturday, June 27.

“A small bike shop with a big idea” was Robert Pate’s plan when he opened up Cyclin’ Nutz LLC. Located within walking distance of English Park, Pate offers a selection of bicycles to purchase or for rent, as well as on-site bicycle repairs.

While Governor Ralph Northam set forth highly restrictive guidelines for schools to reopen in the upcoming academic year, he also left the burden of coming up with a workable plan on Virginia’s school districts. Campbell County Public Schools’ administration has been working through the mora…

Two rookies have joined the Altavista Police Department and are setting out for Police Academy in Lynchburg beginning July 1. Cory Earhart and Chelsea Pugh are the newest members of the APD.

In its June work session, the Altavista Town Council voted unanimously to move its 7:00 p.m. meetings (on the second Tuesday of each month) to 6:00 p.m. The change will begin in July with the council’s regular meeting on July 14. The change does not affect the Council’s monthly work sessions…

Are you ready to get outdoors? If so, the Campbell County Recreation Department has a family-friendly activity that is perfect for you!

A navy blue sedan with a single passenger onboard crashed into a residence on the 12000 block of Rockford School Road around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Damage to the home is minimal and the residents are unharmed.

Campbell county men charged after homeowner tied up, robbed

Karson Taylor, a third grade student at Altavista Elementary School, has been battling Chronic Nephrotic Syndrome for the last three years. This condition is chronic, lifelong, and requires a kidney transplant every eight years. Seven-year-old Karson is “currently undergoing testing to be pl…

An accident on U.S. Rte. 29 in Campbell County killed one teen and injured four more on Wednesday.

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC), in partnership with the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI), is planning to offer a new 80-hour training program credential for Apartment Maintenance Technician through the college’s Workforce Solutions division.

The old Vista Foods in Bedford closed in February, but now a familiar business has taken its place. Wendell Dawson opened his third Elba Butcher Shoppe in the building on June 6, offering the community a locally owned store to purchase fresh produce and custom-cut meats. Dawson opened his fi…

Virginia State Police Trooper K. Isom is investigating a single vehicle crash which resulted in a fatality.  The crash occurred Tuesday at 2:45 a.m. on Route 58, one tenth of a mile east of Route 876 in Pittsylvania County.

Celebrating its 8th year in Gladys, Rosie’s Cozy Kitchen specializes in homemade subs and Mennonite baked goods. Owners John and Lareen Zehr took over the business in October 2018, and decided to keep the original name and feel of the restaurant.

Waller’s, one of Smith Mountain Lake’s most popular waterfront restaurants for nearly a decade, has new owners.

Officials at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) have issued general guidelines for the upcoming fall semester of classes at the college. These guidelines focus on maintaining a safe and functional environment for students, faculty and staff.

 The Town of Altavista, in conjunction with Altavista On Track, is pleased to announce the hiring of Kirsten H. Aherron, as Altavista’s new Main Street Coordinator. Aherron began the post full-time on Monday, June 8, 2020 after serving in a part/time interim role. Her office will be located …

The Campbell County Public Libraries reopened their doors this week.

A group of over 100 people from around the region gathered at Shreve Park in Altavista Friday evening in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The event—not hosted by any one group or officially affiliated with the BLM organization—remained peaceful.

Heading into its 37th year in the community, the Altavista Church Supply store is the only Christian bookstore between Lynchburg and Danville. Majority owner Major Gilbert, Sr. noted, “We supply church supplies, Bibles, study material, Sunday school material, pastoral robes, tambourines, gos…

On a beautiful Friday evening, Faith Christian Academy in Hurt held commencement exercises for the Class of 2020, albeit in a somewhat different style of ceremony. Because of coronavirus-related regulations, the ceremony took place outside in front of the school’s central building.

Flash flood warnings issued for surrounding areas

First-time visitors to Patrick Henry’s Red Hill might understandably be surprised—if they have visited some of the other Virginian Founding Fathers’ mansions such as Monticello or Mount Vernon—at the unassuming and modest size of the estate in Brookneal.