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Tomato Festival & Picnic at Yates Tavern coming up July 29 in Gretna
The Pittsylvania County Historical Society will hold the Tomato Festival & Picnic fundraiser on Monday, July 29, 6:30 p.m., at Yates Tavern on US 29 South just outside of Gretna. This will be a fun time at the beautifully restored tavern that hosts many interesting events during the year. Featured...
Tornado Warning canceled in Halifax, Pittsylvania Counties
UPDATE 6:45 P.M. HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The National Weather Service reports the Tornado warning has been canceled in Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties. According to NWS, although the tornado threat has diminished, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect in the area. – HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– […]
Hurt appoints interim council member
The Town of Hurt council on Tuesday, July 16, unanimously appointed Wanda Dews as an interim council member to fill the vacancy left by former council member Kathy Keesee, following Keesee’s recent resignation. Dews will not be on November ballots for general election, but will function in the role...
Altavista officials named to Central Virginia Planning Commission
Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) has elected new officers to serve for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, effective July 01, 2024. Reggie Bennett, Vice-Mayor of Altavista, has been elected Chairman; Drew Wade, Amherst County Board of Supervisors Chairman, as Vice-Chairman; and Gary Shanaberger, Altavista Town Manager, as Treasurer. From Right...
Recycling expands into Evington, Altavista, and Rustburg communities
The Department of Public Works is excited to announce that Campbell County has expanded its recycling efforts into the Evington, Altavista and Rustburg (Three Forks) Communities. There are now dedicated recycling containers for paper, plastic and carboard at each of these convenience centers. These containers are considered "commingled" meaning, these...
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