A former Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services employee faces four charges of having sex with a teenager in foster care 24 years ago.
ALTAVISTA — Lafe Corey McCluster, age 28, of Altavista died Saturday, March 23, 2013, as the re-sult of an automobile accident.
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, 28, of Altavista, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, the result of an automobile accident.
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 Junior Shelton, age 80, of 4521 Halifax Road, Chatham, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Danville Regional Medical Center.
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, of Altavista, passed away at his home March 22, 2013.
DANVILLE — Carl Ellis Goad of 209 Parrish Road, Danville, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at his residence.
Dominion Virginia Power will soon restart its Altavista Power Station, according to Dan Genest, who works in media relations for Dominion.
On March 17, 2013, Joseph Fuller Motley peacefully died at his home at 4740 Payneton Road, Chatham.
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, 79, of Altavista, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Autumn Care of Altavista. She was the wife of the late Phillip Chapman Peerman.
DANVILLE — Macerata Wheels announced plans to roll into Danville Monday, bringing 100 new jobs at a custom wheel manufacturing facility.
DANVILLE — It is with profound sadness that her family announces the passing of Barbara Ann Bynum Dyer on March 23, 2013.
Gene B. Hansley, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away March 20, 2013.
To the editor,
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.
Altavista’s cruise-in season is getting ready to fire up the engines.
DANVILLE — Lucy Francis Scarce, age 87, died on Monday, March 25, 2013, at Roman Eagle Memorial Home after a nine-year decline in health.
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.
To the editor,
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DANVILLE — Danville Police Department is searching for a 35-year-old man accused of stalking and domestic assault and battery.
By STEPHANIE A. JAMES
It started at Virginia High School in Bristol and has continued in Altavista.
Chatham Middle School student Dominique Jennings sits in the school’s library with her hand in the air, waiting patiently for her turn.
DANVILLE — A Danville Adult Detention correctional officer was charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute Wednesday.
By MARVIN HAMLETT
By STEPHANIE A. JAMES
ALTON — Virginia International Raceway will hold a spring open house Wednesday, April 3.
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.
Altavista Town Council will take another month to see if any additional complaints arise about barking dogs at a Myrtle Lane home.
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.”
To the 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 Hughes Thomas, Jr., age 74, of 1261 Cherrystone Rd. Chatham, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at his residence.
Altavista Elementary School will have its annual Spring Fling on Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
CLIMAX — They will be back at it again this fall—not making moonshine—but pretending to make the illegal brew for the Discovery Channel.
Two people found dead Tuesday afternoon in a vehicle along a road in Franklin County near Penhook have been identified.
GRETNA — Gretna’s varsity softball team fell to Tunstall last week 10-0.
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