Altavista NewsLocal news for Altavista, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Gretna man gets 18 years in killing- June 22, 2008 A Gretna man was sentenced to 18 years in prison Thursday afternoon for the second-degree murder of a Petersburg man in Altavista last summer.http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/gretna-man-gets-18-years-in-killing?fromrss... Stabbing Death Sentencing- June 20, 2008 A Gretna man will have to serve 18 years in prison, after stabbing a man to death last July in Altavista.http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/stabbing-death-sentencing?fromrss=1 Miller third contender to eye treasurer's seat- June 18, 2008 The third contender to enter the race for Pittsylvania County treasurer says his background in office management and banking makes him the perfect fit for the job.http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/miller-third-contender-to-eye-treasurers-se... Charlottesville set to expand speeding fine- June 16, 2008 Charlottesville's City Council is expected Monday to expand its $200 speeding fine to three additional city streets and to raise utility rates.http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/charlottesville-set-to-expand-speeding-fine... Altavista to examine skate park for youth- June 14, 2008 Altavista Town Council expressed interest Tuesday night in pursuing a skate park for youth.http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/altavista-to-examine-skate-park-for-youth?f... Council meeting features several public hearings- June 12, 2008 Altavista residents will have chances to speak on several issues when Town Council meets Tuesday night, June 10.http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/council-meeting-features-several-public-hea... 10's Most Wanted update: Convicted NC sex offender may be moving through area- June 10, 2008 A 10's Most Wanted update to the search for a fugitive, who State Police say may try to befriend you at church in order to get to your children.http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/10s-most-wanted-update-convicted-nc-sex-off... Uncle Billy's Day scheduled June 6-8- June 8, 2008 Altavista's 59th annual Uncle Billy's Day happens this weekend. The festival kicks off Friday night, June 6, continues all day Saturday, June 7, and wraps up Sunday, June 8. There will be activities and fun for ...http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/uncle-billys-day-scheduled-june-6-8?fromrss... Arrest made in Campbell Co. murder- June 5, 2008 An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a Lynch Station man. Alphonso Lamont Destin, 21, was arrested Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m. and charged with the murder of 69-year-old Wilbur West, police ...http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/arrest-made-in-campbell-co-murder?fromrss=1 Gretna robbery linked to Campbell Co. murder suspect- June 3, 2008 A Campbell County investigation into the May 25 murder of Wilber West, of Lynch Station, turned up evidence that could help the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office solve an April 15 robbery in Gretna.http://www.topix.net/city/altavista-va/2008/06/gretna-robbery-linked-to-campbell-co-murder... |