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Altavista Police Department holds awards to recognize recent promotions in APD
On April 19, Altavista Police Department held a promotion ceremony at town hall. This ceremony was held to recognize recent promotions within the department. Recognized were:. Officer Cory Earhart and his partner K9 Xero. They were tabbed the department’s K9 unit last summer. Xero is a two year old Drathaar breed, who’s primary mission is finding drugs. Earhart and his partner have been responsible for over 20 drug cases since the program started. They are doing a great job in helping deter illegal drugs in our town.
Chief’s BBQ of Altavista wins big again
Chief’s BBQ of Altavista won two awards at Portside’s 3rd Annual BBQ Battle this weekend at Portside Grill and Bar in Moneta. They competed against ten other BBQ teams and won first place in both the Judges Choice and People’s Choice categories. From left, Matt Bell and Tommy Merricks. Not pictured are team members Billy Overstreet and James Spearly.
After suing parent for $600K, Bedford School Board reduces case to $1
The Bedford County School Board is deescalating its efforts to sue a parent with a history of hostile interactions with school staffers about accommodations for his special needs son. But an attorney for the father involved blasted the statement the board issued this week and suggested the case may not be over yet. The board […] The post After suing parent for $600K, Bedford School Board reduces case to $1 appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Governor Youngkin wants to invest $1.2 billion more into Va. schools; Lawmakers weigh in
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg, Franklin and Bedford counties have all seen increases in state funding over the past several years. In fact, spending on education overall in the state is up. But with the biennial budget in limbo, lawmakers are still grappling with how to make it all work.
Walk-off Grand Slam lifts Altavista over rival WC
Local softball rivals collided this past Friday (April 26) in Altavista and treated fans to a thrilling game as the Lady Colonels won 12-8 in dramatic walk-off fashion. Trailing 8-3 in the sixth inning,. Altavista stormed back behind their big bats in the lineup as they connected on three home...
Virginia public school enrollment is down. Where are the students going?
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia’s public school enrollment numbers have been down compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Virginia Department of Education's website:. 2019-20: 1,298,083. 2020-21: 1,252,752. 2021-22: 1,251,970. 2022-23: 1,263,342. 2023-24: 1,261,962. Most school systems took a big hit during the 2021-2022 school year. That tracks...
To keep its coyote population in check, this county offers hunters cash prizes for kills
The most recent coyote lottery in Bedford County offered a grand prize drawing of $1,000 and six $500 prizes. Some groups have called such contests cruel and unnecessary, and have questioned their efficacy. The post To keep its coyote population in check, this county offers hunters cash prizes for kills appeared first on Cardinal News.
Altavista defeats rival WC
The Altavista varsity baseball team traveled to Naruna and defeated rival William Campbell 1-0 last Friday (April 26) in an old-fashioned pitcher’s duel to win their eighth consecutive contest. Colonels starting pitcher Ethan Inge was dealing on the mound once again as he fired another complete game victory (7 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 12 K’s) as the Altavista pitching staff continued their recent string of stellar performances. The Colonels (8-5) took advantage of an early Generals error in the first inning to push across the lone run of the game, scored by lead-off man Eric Nichols. Generals starter Landon Elder took the hard-luck loss for the Generals (6 ? IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K’s) while also collecting the lone hit off of Inge for his team.
Payne tosses no-hitter as Colonels continue to win games
Following in the footsteps of teammate Ethan Inge who accomplished the impressive feat a week earlier, Colonels starting pitcher Avery Payne tossed a no-hitter against Parry McClure last Monday (April 22) as Altavista continued their recent stellar play on the baseball diamond. Payne (5 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 8...
Altavista defeats Parry McCluer in tennis
Altavista tennis team hosted Parry McCluer on Monday. Altavista won 6-3. Altavista won four of the six singles matches and two of the three doubles matches. "Congratulations" to the tennis team on their win. Altavista’s tennis is coached by Eli Anderson and Efrain Otero.
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