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Bedford County Sheriff’s Office in search of missing 17-year-old boy
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is in search of a 17-year-old boy who was last reported seen on Tuesday, May 7, at 8:00 p.m. at his residence in Hardy, VA. Jayden Wayne Hopson is described as a white male, approximately 5′10, 190 pounds with brown...
100 mile yard sale goes on despite weekend rain
Judy Moon, who has a room called Moonbeam Treasures at the Woodlane Antiques and Crafts building in Altavista, came outside to check out items for sale during the 100 Mile Yard Sale on Thursday. She sells many items including glass etchings, decoupage and bottle art. Ceramic classes are available through Robin Johnson.
VSP Deputy injured in crash on Rt. 24 in Bedford
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) — The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was injured after being involved in a vehicle crash on Rt. 24 on Wednesday, May 8. According to the sheriff, around 3:57 p.m., the deputy was responding to an emergency call for service in the Stewartsville area of Bedford County. While attempting to turn onto Beagle Club Rd from Route 24, the deputy was involved in a crash involving another vehicle.
Ribbon cutting held for new Altavista business
On Saturday, May 4, Homegrown Garden Supply opened at 823 Main St. Suite A., Altavista. Owner Deshea Witcher is excited to be in Altavista and looks forward to serving the area. He said he could not do this without the support of everyone. David Green with AOT said this is...
Maryland man, two others charged in federal court for alleged bomb threat swatting scheme
BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has indicted three people, accusing them of placing a series of bomb threats against schools, hospitals, airports, and other institutions. Owen Jarboe, 18, of Hagerstown, Maryland; Evan Strauss, 26, of Moneta, Virginia; and Brayden Grace, 18, of Columbus, Ohio; were charged in a six-count indictment with conspiracy, cyberstalking, interstate threatening communications and threats to damage or destroy by means of fire and explosives. The suspects were indicted in connection with a string of swatting calls that took place from December 2023 to January 2024.
Altavista Journal recognized by VPA for writing about meaningful events in the Altavista community
During the recent Virginia Press Association awards ceremony for participating newspapers in the state, Altavista Journal Editor Debra Ferrell was presented with two awards for articles written and published in 2023 about important people in the area. Winning 2nd place in the Editorial Writing category was a feature about how...
Man shot during neighborhood disturbance in Bedford
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office reports that on May 3rd, 2024 at approximately 8:14 p.m., a call came out for a disturbance between neighbors in the 1500 block of Lizard Ridge Road in Bedford, Virginia. During this altercation, a firearm was produced which led to Harley Marquette being shot, receiving non-life-threatening injuries.
Mother's Day Tea set for Avoca on May 12
Mother’s Day Tea with Avoca will be presented on Sunday, May 12, 1-4 p.m. Free admission for mothers. Others are $8 per ticket at the door. No reservations needed. Teas and pastries served. Avoca Museum, 1514 Main Street, Altavista.
Forest family heartbroken after sudden loss of daughter, five years after loss of son
(WSET) — A Forest family is trying to pick up the pieces after they suddenly lost their second daughter and a beloved sister. According to the Drablos family, their daughter Katherine Anderson was jogging in a Chesterfield neighborhood when a car hit her and killed her. The Chesterfield County Police Department said this happened on Friday, April 26, at the intersection of Lucks Lane and Spirea Road just before 8:30 that morning.
Colonels stay red-hot as winning streak reaches 10 straight
The Altavista varsity baseball team continued their impressive play on the diamond this season as they have now won ten straight games overall after picking up two more big victories last week. First, the Colonels hosted Appomattox last Wednesday (May 1) at War Memorial Park in Altavista. The Colonels emerged...
Man, 64, killed in Pittsylvania County two-vehicle crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Sunday, May 5th at 10:46 a.m. on West Sunrise Drive, at its intersection with Cross Stitch Road in Pittsylvania County. A 2012 Chevrolet Silverado on Cross Stitch Road failed to yield the right-of-way while...
Gretna Fire & Rescue battled structure fire, no injuries reported
GRETNA, Va. (WSET) — Gretna Fire & Rescue said in a Facebook post that there was a structure fire on Friday. According to firefighters, Station 22 was dispatched for a second due working structure fire at 9:33 a.m. Engine 223, Tanker 226, and Command 22 responded with nine members total.
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