The Campbell County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a stolen vehicle. The vehicle, a 2016 ...

Aaron was a “gentle giant”, a hardworking and loving man! He made all who knew him proud. As a teenager Aaron enjoyed several mission trips, both locally and abroad with the youth at Lane United ...

Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking RICHMOND, VA— From June 12 to June 18, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, ...

In addition, keep animals cool when temperatures soar. According to the Humane Society of the United States, never leave pets in a parked car; limit exercising your pet to early morning or evening ...

NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – Natural Bridge State Park’s Children’s Discovery Area has become a certified Nature Explore Classroom, joining a select group of outdoor learning environments recognized ...

By Debra FerrellBy Debra Ferrell Altavista Journal Editor In an exclusive interview with Altavista Journal on Thursday, Hurt Mayor Gary Hodnett shared some news that several citizens in Hurt are in ...

By Toby RobertsonBy Toby Robertson Altavista Journal Sports Correspondent On Friday, June 13, the Altavista Lady Colonels Soccer team traveled to Salem High School in Salem to play Auburn in the State ...

By Jason Daniel Altavista Journal Sports More postseason awards keep coming in for area baseball players as several athletes were recently named as 2025 All-Region baseball selections. Leading the ...

Invocation was offered by Rev. Sinclair Hall, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Altavista. The kids from the Life Skill Program led by Gavin Monroe welcomed everyone and Monroe talked about the ...

The Lynchburg City Health Department has received confirmation that a stray cat submitted for testing on June 9 was positive for rabies. The cat attacked a woman on Early Street near Hollins Mill Road ...

On Tuesday night, May 20 before the Varsity Soccer game against Heritage, 12 seniors on the team were recognized. #37 Parker Garraghty was escorted by grandmother Carolyn Garraghty, parents Jean ...

*General Fund, $7,681,680; *Enterprise “Utility” Fund (Water & Sewer), $6,471,150; Water Business & Residential - $4.30 per 1,000 gallons Industrial - $4.23 per 1,000 gallons Town of Hurt - $6.45 per ...