Springtime is back in full force and with the warmer weather more outdoor activities are available for kids in our area. One of those activities for kids that’s gaining popularity is power wheels ...

Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to two charges related to his attack on Danville City Council member Lee Vogler last summer in Danville General District Court on Thursday afternoon. The move ...

The Altavista Town Council recently convened for their April meeting last Tuesday (April 14) which was open to the public. First on the agenda for the council was the recognition of appreciation ...

Phyllis Campbell, former Brookneal mayor and local icon, passed away April 12, 2026. Although she had been retired from the local government scene for some years, people have never forgotten this ...

Coming out of their spring break period, the Altavista varsity baseball team looked to start their season fresh following a 2 ...

Fresh off their win over rival Gretna, the Colonels next made the trip to Tight Squeeze last Friday (April 17) to take on ...

Scores for the 39th Annual Brookneal Striped Bass tournament held April 17-19 on the Staunton River in Brookneal were: 1) ...

Three deputies were wounded during a standoff at Lehnerd’s home on Blue Jay Lane in the Pittsville community west of Gretna ...