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No injuries reported after Altavista house fire
ALTAVISTA, Va. (WSET) — Officials said no injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in a two-story home in Altavista Tuesday afternoon. According to the Altavista Fire Company, their crews were dispatched along with the Evington Volunteer Fire Department and Campbell County Public Safety for a reported house fire on 7th Street just before 2 p.m.
Trial date set for former Campbell County employee for indecent liberties with a child
In March of 2024, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office began a joint investigation with Campbell County School Officials. The investigation was launched due to an alleged complaint of inappropriate conduct between a Campbell County School employee and a female student. After conducting a thorough investigation, the case was presented...
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $575,000 in Spring Grants
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (“GLCF” or “Foundation”) has announced the recipients of its Spring 2024 competitive grants. This spring the GLCF received 79 applications for grant funding. The GLCF Distribution Committee carefully reviewed each application, resulting in over $519,000 awarded in competitive grants, plus over $55,000 in recommendations from our donor advised funds.
Campbell County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to finding stolen 1995 Oldsmobile
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a stolen vehicle. The sheriff's office said a 1995 Oldsmobile four-door sedan was stolen during the weekend of June 21 in the Rustburg area. Anyone with information about this...
What will be closed in SW, Central Virginia on Fourth of July?
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—With the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, stores, banks, pharmacies, government administrative offices, and facilities will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. However, some locations will remain open during the holiday for any last-minute purchases and needs. Here is a list of a variety of localities and their operations on […]
Campbell Co. deputies looking for missing juvenile
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Campbell County Sheriff's Office said they are trying to find a missing juvenile. According to deputies, they are looking for Caiden Jackson Brown who they said is missing. Brown was last seen on Depot Road in Rustburg, according to deputies. Anyone with information...
18-year-old arrested for Altavista robbery
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection to a Tuesday robbery in the Altavista area of Campbell County. According to the Altavista Police Department, Preston Dale Cook has been charged with grand larceny from a person, two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, robbery, breaking and entering a dwelling with intent to commit other misdemeanor, and brandishing a firearm.
For Love of Nature: June brought drought, heat to Lynchburg area
A banana-shaped area covering all of Lynchburg and parts of Amherst, Bedford and Campbell counties is in severe drought, while most of the rest of the state is in moderate drought. Drought this early in the summer does not bode well for farmers, gardeners and all of us who rely...
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office in search of missing teenage boy
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is in search of a missing teenage boy. Caiden Jackson Brown was last reported seen Tuesday, July 2 on Depot Road in Rustburg, according to Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. This is the third time Brown has been reported...
Individual taken to the hospital after accident, Altavista fire crews say
(WSET) — An individual was taken to the hospital after an accident on Saturday, the Altavista Fire Company said. Company 10 and Campbell County Public Safety were dispatched to 29 NB for a motor vehicle accident in the area of the Main Street exit, officials said. According to officials,...
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