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Former social worker accused of sex with foster child

By JONATHAN PARKER
Star-Tribune Staff Writer

A former Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services employee faces four charges of having sex with a teenager in foster care 24 years ago.

Lafe McCluster

ALTAVISTA — Lafe Corey McCluster, age 28, of Altavista died Saturday, March 23, 2013, as the re-sult of an automobile accident.

Arrests made in local drug bust

Tina Barbour/Altavista Journal Staff Writer

The Altavista Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office recently made arrests in a drug bust after an investigation lasting several months, according to Deputy Chief Ken Walsh of the Altavista Police Department.

Lafe Corey McCluster

Lafe Corey McCluster, 28, of Altavista, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, the result of an automobile accident.

Altavista man dies in Saturday crash

The Virginia State Police continue to investigate a single-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday at around 9 p.m. in Pittsylvania County, according to Sgt. Robert Carpentieri.

Oscar Shelton

Oscar Junior Shelton, age 80, of 4521 Halifax Road, Chatham, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Danville Regional Medical Center.

Judge issues permanent injunction in Pittsylvania County prayer case

By TIM DAVIS
Star-Tribune Editor

DANVILLE — A federal judge granted a permanent injunction Tuesday prohibiting the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors from opening government meetings with only Christian prayer.



Richard A. (Buck) Carter

Richard A. (Buck) Carter, of Altavista, passed away at his home March 22, 2013.

Carl Goad

DANVILLE — Carl Ellis Goad of 209 Parrish Road, Danville, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at his residence.

Dominion to restart town plant

Tina Barbour/Altavista Journal Staff Writer

Dominion Virginia Power will soon restart its Altavista Power Station, according to Dan Genest, who works in media relations for Dominion.

Joseph Fuller Motley

On March 17, 2013, Joseph Fuller Motley peacefully died at his home at 4740 Payneton Road, Chatham.

Hurt hires part-time policeman

Mark Thomas/Altavista Journal Editor

Hurt has another police officer on duty.

Charles C. Smith

DANVILLE — Charles Carlyle (Smitty) Smith, 87, of Danville, was released of his earthly body to join our Lord and Savior on Monday, March 18, 2013.

Anne Perrow Peerman

Anne Perrow Peerman, 79, of Altavista, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Autumn Care of Altavista. She was the wife of the late Phillip Chapman Peerman.

Wheel company to hire 100 in Danville

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By JONATHAN PARKER
Star-Tribune Staff Writer

DANVILLE — Macerata Wheels announced plans to roll into Danville Monday, bringing 100 new jobs at a custom wheel manufacturing facility.

Barbara Dyer

DANVILLE — It is with profound sadness that her family announces the passing of Barbara Ann Bynum Dyer on March 23, 2013.

Appomattox woman, 18-year-old Melissa Smith, killed in car wreck

By STEPHANIE A. JAMES

Gene B. Hansley

Gene B. Hansley, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away March 20, 2013.

Supervisors mired in dirty politics

To the editor,

Barbara Simmons Reynolds

Barbara Simmons Reynolds, 74, of 2321 Tardy Mountain Road, Altavista, died Monday, March 25, 2013, at her home. She was the wife of the late David Harvey Reynolds.



Town cruise-ins begin April 6

Mark Thomas/Altavista Journal Editor

Altavista’s cruise-in season is getting ready to fire up the engines.

Daredevil Doug Martin, 70, goes skydiving

By MARVIN HAMLETT

Lucy Scarce

DANVILLE — Lucy Francis Scarce, age 87, died on Monday, March 25, 2013, at Roman Eagle Memorial Home after a nine-year decline in health.

Edwin Parrish

DANVILLE — Mr. Edwin Boyd Parrish, age 70, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Moorehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C., after a brief illness.



Former supervisor questions $13 million 911 upgrade

To the editor,

Hagerman can’t be trusted

To the editor,

Danville police search for alleged stalker

DANVILLE — Danville Police Department is searching for a 35-year-old man accused of stalking and domestic assault and battery.

Local officials scramble to find answers about Obamacare

By STEPHANIE A. JAMES

Special basketball section: Black, collarless shirt tradition for coach

Mark Thomas/Altavista Journal Editor

It started at Virginia High School in Bristol and has continued in Altavista.

Congressman continues crusade against ‘tax-and-spend’ policies

Featured

By JONATHAN PARKER
Star-Tribune Staff Writer

Chatham Middle School student Dominique Jennings sits in the school’s library with her hand in the air, waiting patiently for her turn.

Danville correctional officer faces drug charge

DANVILLE — A Danville Adult Detention correctional officer was charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute Wednesday.

Supervisors propose budget with no tax increases; schools shortfunded $900,000 below request

By MARVIN HAMLETT

Sequester could force Park to close for one month

By STEPHANIE A. JAMES

VIR to hold open house

ALTON — Virginia International Raceway will hold a spring open house Wednesday, April 3.

Gospel sing scheduled Sunday

GRETNA — The 5th Annual Bert Johnson Memorial Benefit Gospel Sing Sunday, March 24, at Gretna Theatre will feature Steve Worley, Amber Short, Bridget Rowles, and the comedy of Kay and Kenneth Hines.

Melissa Ann Smith

Melissa Ann Smith

Council continues barking dogs issue

Mark Thomas/Altavista Journal Editor

Altavista Town Council will take another month to see if any additional complaints arise about barking dogs at a Myrtle Lane home.

World War II flying ace completes book

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Retired Lt. Col. Clyde B. East, a Pittsylvania County native and World War II flying ace, just completed a book on his life called “The Way It Happened.”

King James Bible and school teachings

To the Editor:



Supervisors seek input on school safety plan

By TIM DAVIS
Star-Tribune Editor

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors wants to hear what the public has to say about a proposed safety initiative to put police officers in every school.

Frank Thomas

Frank Hughes Thomas, Jr., age 74, of 1261 Cherrystone Rd. Chatham, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at his residence.

School prepares for Spring Fling

Matt Jones/Altavista Journal Staff Writer

Altavista Elementary School will have its annual Spring Fling on Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Climax ‘Moonshiners’ stars meet their neighbors

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By SUSAN WORLEY
Star-Tribune Staff Writer

CLIMAX — They will be back at it again this fall—not making moonshine—but pretending to make the illegal brew for the Discovery Channel.

Smith Mountain Lake dock owners dead in apparent murder-suicide

Two people found dead Tuesday afternoon in a vehicle along a road in Franklin County near Penhook have been identified.

ACHS students experience dose of reality with bills, budget

By STEPHANIE A. JAMES

Gretna softball falls to Tunstall

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By CINDI BOWLER
Star-Tribune Sports

GRETNA — Gretna’s varsity softball team fell to Tunstall last week 10-0.

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