Altavista, Virginia News

The historical significance of World War II black aviators is illustrated with a mix of digital photos and computer images in the new gallery space at the Campbell County Public Library's main branch in Rustburg.

An Altavista band recently had a hand in raising money for Haiti residents affected by the earthquake.

A school that trains students for various medical careers will likely relocate to Hurt and with a new program.

Altavista may make adjustments to its new recycling program, but Councilman Bill Ferguson, who spearheaded the effort, said he likes how it's going.

Last Friday, 19 students from Faith Christian Academy competed in the Association of Christian Schools International district spelling bee at Roanoke Valley Christian School.

Shopping in your hometown isn't a new business concept. It's been done in numerous places, including Altavista.

A Gretna woman filed a $15 million lawsuit Thursday in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court on behalf of her 12-year-son who drowned in 2008 at Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

The Altavista Lady Colonels ran into a roadblock on their way to a Region B, Division 1 crown.

Controlling the tempo. Keep the huge crowd out of the game. Those were two main objectives Coach Mike Cartolaro stressed to his Colonels before Saturday night's Region B, Division 1 championship game against Madison County.

The Altavista Lady Colonels took control in the second quarter and never let go as they routed the Dan River Lady Wildcats Saturday night to win the Dogwood District tournament title.