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By Toby RobertsonBy Toby Robertson Altavista Journal Sports Correspondent On Wednesday, May 21, Brookville recognized seniors on the girls soccer team.

On Saturday, June 7, Altavista Area YMCA held its first-ever Family Funfest Day at English Park and the Booker Building. The event started at 9 a.m. with the Healthy Kids 5K and at 10:30 a.m. the kids ...

Delta Star, Inc., of Lynchburg, has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The company was nominated for the award by Central Virginia Community College.

By Debra Ferrell Altavista Journal Editor All of the sun, heat, and rain showers are making flowers grow like crazy in Lenart “Mac” McKenzie’s mini-garden alongside the building on Main Street, ...

The owner of a chain of pain management clinics in Central and Southwestern Virginia has pled guilty in federal court to charges related to drug and health care crimes. Both the owner – John Gregory ...

Although the Pittsylvania County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of land rezoning that would clear the way for a proposed data center campus and power station in the Chalk Level ...

By Toby Robertson Altavista Journal Sports Correspondent On Friday night, January 31, Altavista Lady Colonels basketball hosted the Appomattox Raiders. Appomattox won 49 to 31.

On Monday, May 19, the 2025 Senior Class from Altavista High School walked the halls of Altavista Elementary School dressed in their cap and gown. The elementary students and teachers were all smiling ...

Last week the Altavista YMCA hosted the annual Altavista Area Basketball Camp, which took place June 2nd-5th, saw a nice turn out of over 70 young campers that featured a week full of fun skills, ...

By Debra Ferrell Altavista Journal Editor A new “70’s vibe” shop called Haddie’s and Essie’s located at 206 Main Street in Brookneal will hold a Sip-Snack-Shop event on Friday, February 14, 10 a.m. - ...