From left, Faith Mari Tucker and Carly Winston carry canine friends in the Altavista Christmas Parade Dec. 8.
On Wednesday night a car crashed into Jiffy's in Brookneal. At this time, a Nathalie woman has been charge in the incident. For more information, see the next edition of the Union Star.
Appomattox County Administrator Aileen Ferguson, Sheriff Wilson Staples and Board of Supervisors Vice-Chairman Jerry Small were among those who cut the ribbon to commemorate the grand opening of the Amherst Adult Detention Center on Friday.
Appomattox Middle School eighth grade art students recently helped decorate the Christmas tree at Farmer's Bank on Main Street. Art students in the sixth and seventh grade also assisted with the decorating by doing such task as painting ornaments. Students include Shydasha Chestnut, Desti…
Victor Granger drives his John Deere tractor and pulls the Lane Memorial United Methodist Church float in the Altavista Christmas Parade Dec. 8.
American Legion Riders, Last Capital Chapter, participates in laying wreaths at the National Cemetery in Danville. Wreaths are provided by Wreaths Across America and placed on veterans' graves before Christmas each year. Tony Turner led the ceremony and Post 1097's honor guard presented c…
The Team Nurse float rides down Broad Street during the Dec. 8 Altavista Christmas Parade. The annual parade had more than 60 entries.
From left, Sgt. Calvin Rowland and Officer Scott Earhart, both of the Altavista Police Department, put pancake batter on the hot griddle at the Dec. 10 pancake breakfast at the Altavista EMS building. Members of the Altavista Police Department and Altavista EMS volunteered to cook pancake…
Danville Community College Justice Club members recently took top honors in the American Criminal Justice Association - Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE) Region IV Conference recently at the University of New Haven. Students competed in criminal law, police administration, juvenile justice, corr…
From left, Altavista seniors Lori Cox, Karlie Rigler and Alysha Hazelwood, show off the Region B championship trophy. The team downed Riverheads in three straight sets.
The Gretna Hawks won their fifth state football title in nine years with a 21-16 win over Goochland in the Group A, Division 2, state title game on Saturday at Salem Stadium.
Cole Rigney shows his Christmas spirit as he watches the Altavista Christmas Parade Dec. 8.
The Altavista High School Marching Band pauses in its journey up Main Street during the Altavista Christmas Parade Dec. 8.
Chatham High School’s marching band plays during Chatham’s Christmas parade on Saturday.
Pepsi Beverages Company employees donate over $2,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Danville Area. Front row: Princess Ferguson, Tajon Carter, Jaylen Glass, Katie Clary, and Justin Bethel. Back row: Lamar Redd (Danville Youth of the Year), George Payne, Jason Hall, Nathan Moshenek, C.J. Bro…
Gretna's Cam Jefferson tackles Goochland's Zakell Johnson in Saturday afternoon's Group A, Division 2, state title game at Salem Stadium. The Hawks defeated the Bulldogs 21-16 to earn their fifth state title in the last nine seasons. Jefferson had 10 tackles for the Gretna defense, which …
The Altavista Police Department and Altavista Emergency Medical Services partnered for a pancake breakfast fundraiser Dec. 10. More than 250 people attended and the two agencies collected $570, which will be used to buy food and toys for needy families in the area. Deputy Chief Ken Walsh …
Gretna and Amelia captains meet at midfield prior to Saturday afternoon's Group A, Division 2 semifinal game. The Hawks rallied from a 12-0 deficit to beat the Raiders 20-12 and advance to this Saturday's state championship game against Goochland. Kickoff at Salem Stadium is set for 4:30 …
Clifton “Cliff�? Mason joined the Brookneal Police Department on Nov. 29, as the town’s newest police officer. Clifton “Cliff�? Mason joined the Brookneal Police Department on Nov. 29, as the town’s newest police officer.
Raheem Montaz Knight, 23, of Danville is charged in the Feb. 20, 2010, shooting death of Derrick Jose Harris.
Carolers Martha Howes, Angie Stimpson, Jennifer Jordan and Mary Ruth Davis serenaded visitors with traditional Christmas songs at Red Hill Plantation on Sunday during the annual Red Hill Christmas Open House.
American Legion Post 325 recently delivered boxes of apples to local high school teachers in recognition of National Education Week. American Legion supports education and Post 325 is proud to have recognized area teachers for over 22 years. From left are Dan River High School Principal E…
BROOKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Seniors maintaining an accumulative GPA of a 3.5 or above were honored with a banquet at Timberlake United Methodist Church Monday night. Pictured are Ryan Arnold, Christy Barrow, Christopher Bateman, Mary Benjamin, Kindsay Bomar, Lindsay Bomar, Celia Borovsky, Timo…
Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd during the Dec. 8 Altavista Christmas Parade. The parade had more than 60 entries and drew onlookers throughout downtown. It was organized by the Altavista Area Chamber of Commerce, Altavista On Track, Altavista Rotary Club and the town.
Chatham Presbyterian Church minister Mikel Pugh has a unique Christmas lights display at his home on Peach Street.
Trojan wrestlers, from left, Hunter DeVall, Elijah Motley, and Tony Burnett earned medals in Saturday's tournament at Tunstall High School.
Gretna High School football player Bop Haskins holds the championship trophy. Looking on is offensive coordinator Jake Taylor.
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