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Pedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police say

We are told one person is hospitalized following car vs. pedestrian crash in Roanoke.

BREAKING NEWS

Pedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police say

ALTAVISTA


Crews respond to early morning fire at Altavista gas station

A gas station in Altavista has heavy smoke damage following an early morning fire on Monday, according to the Altavista Fire Company.

Crews respond to brush fire in Bedford County

Crews are responding to a ‘large brush fire’ in Bedford County, according to the Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department.

75-year-old woman with dementia missing in Altavista

A 75-year-old woman with dementia has been reported missing out of Altavista.

God’s Pit Crew prepares 2,000 Blessing Buckets to send to Puerto Rico

Over 150 volunteers came together to pack blessing buckets to send to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona.

Man arrested in connection with Campbell County homicide after police chase

After an extensive investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said they obtained charges on 23-year-old Dashawn Hamlett of Campbell County, who they say is responsible.

Gas prices under $3 in Altavista draw in drivers from around the area

Exxon and GB on Main St. say they plan to keep the prices low for as long as possible.

Central & Southwest Virginia: Where you can fill up for as low as $3.29 a gallon

Your lowest price in the Southwest region would be in Craig County, where the average there is $4.11. But those are only average prices.

Meet the veterans who saved near-drowning victims as Altavista police arrived on scene

After the original story aired Tuesday, 10 News found the combat medic that saved the victim.

Get a speeding ticket in an Altavista school zone? You might be off the hook

Police said they are working to correct some issues with the new speeding cameras outside of the Altavista Combined School and Altavista Elementary School.

Body cam video captures Altavista police helping two men from near drowning

Three members of the Altavista police department -- including a rookie officer -- jumped into action to revive two men who nearly drowned Monday.

Altavista’s new school zone speed cameras catch 476 incidents in two weeks, police say

The two cameras near Altavista elementary and combined schools went live on June 6.

Altavista family, police grateful for community rallying to find missing 71-year-old man

Donald Wilkerson is in the ICU at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, after the 71-year-old was found lying at the bottom of a steep embankment near his Altavista home Tuesday.

Missing 71-year-old biker in Altavista found, airlifted to hospital

A missing 71-year-old man was found Tuesday night and airlifted to Roanoke Memorial Hospital after crashing his bike, according to the Altavista Police Department.

Police arrest man & juvenile after Altavista shooting

The Altavista Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Friday morning around 9:30.

Crews respond to mobile home fire in Altavista

The Altavista Fire Company responded to a mobile home fire Saturday night.

Altavista police chief assists in traffic stop engagement proposal

Local police bodycam video reveals a Altavista police bodycam video captured what appeared to be the beginning of an ordinary traffic stop — but there was an amazing and unexpected ending you won’t believe.turn you’ll never see coming.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, first lady present first-of-its-kind Virginia award to Campbell County veterans group

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin paid a special visit to Altavista Monday, to present the inaugural Spirit of Virginia Award to the National Center for Healthy Veterans.

Altavista nonprofit under investigation after possible discrepancies discovered in its financials

Virginia State Police are investigating the financial activity of a nonprofit based in Campbell County.

Tanker truck crash along Lynch Mill Road in Campbell County causing delays

Those driving along Lynch Mill Road in Campbell County can expect delays, according to Virginia State Police.

Altavista police install automated school zone speed cameras

Fines will be enforced starting Jan. 18.

Campbell County E-911 landline services disrupted in Gladys and Altavista areas

Campbell County officials say E-911 landline services are currently down in the Gladys and Altavista areas of Campbell County.

Altavista’s National Center for Healthy Veterans welcomes Dr. Ben Carson as Veterans Day keynote speaker

Doctor Ben Carson, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, was the keynote speaker, where they’re building 100 tiny homes for service members.

WATCH LIVE: Dr. Ben Carson to speak at Veterans Day commemoration event in Altavista

Dr. Ben Carson will be the keynote speaker at The National Center for Healthy Veterans’ 2nd Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Event in Altavista. He is expected to start speaking at 3:45 p.m.

Altavista to sell commemorative Christmas ornaments

This year’s design features the Vista Theatre on Main St. downtown.

Altavista gas station offering $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of armed robbery suspect

The owner of an Altavista gas station is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an armed robbery suspect.

Altavista 13-year-old to compete on American Ninja Warrior Jr.

The Elders couldn’t tell us how Colt did in the competition, but they did say, hard work pays off.

The 12th annual Altavista Scarecrow Stroll starts this weekend

Altavista on Track is hosting the annual Scarecrow Stroll all through October in Altavista.

Altavista man arrested in connection to attempted murder, arson incident

The Staunton Police Department has arrested a man in connection to an incident involving attempted murder and arson.

Campbell County group breaks ground on community center to help healing veterans

The complex includes a lounge, kitchen, meeting space, laundry and weight rooms. It’s a multi-purpose building with the purpose of helping veterans who are healing.

‘A step back in time’: Carter’s General Store keeping tradition alive for nearly 150 years

Carter’s General Store has been a place for the community in Leesville since 1879

God’s Pit Crew hosts first mobile blessing bucket packing event

Dozens of volunteers formed a bucket brigade, packing pails with five gallons of essentials from bottled water to first aid kits.

God’s Pit Crew hosting first ever mobile blessing bucket packing event

The Danville based crisis response team, God’s Pit Crew will be hosting their first-ever mobile blessing bucket packing event Friday

First responders spend hours fighting house fire in Altavista Sunday

A fire at a home on Avondale Drive in Altavista took multiple agencies hours to extinguish on Sunday.

Youth employment boosts as businesses face hiring hardships

The unemployment rate for teens ages 16-to-19 dropped to 9.6% in May.

Beware! Bears on the prowl in Campbell County

The Altavista Police Department is warning people to be on the lookout for bears.

Veterans group building 100 tiny homes in Campbell County for those who served

With more than 300 acres on Valor Farm in Altavista, the National Center for Healthy Veterans is building 100 tiny homes for veterans, first responders and families of those who have served.

Live music, ballet and movies happening ‘Round Town

Events happening this weekend.

Altavista community gains more than just sales from 100-Mile Yard Sale

Thousands of people are on the hunt for a bargain in the 100-Mile Yard Sale along Route 29

Police looking to identify possible larceny suspect in Altavista

The Altavista Police Department needs your help identifying a man who they believe suspect is tied to a larceny case that happened on Saturday.

Town of Altavista launches new app to promote downtown district during COVID-19

“Believe it or not, there’s still a lot of people that don’t know there’s a bike shop in Altavista,” said Pate. The Town of Altavista is launching the Distrx mobile app to bring attention to their downtown district. Jessica McKay, manager of Main Street Café and Coffee, believes this is another way to connect with consumers during COVID. Sandridge added any Main Street community across the country can set up the Distrx app, that way visitors receive notifications instantly. “So, if you’re living in Florida, but you visit here in Altavista; if you have the app, you’re going to get a notification the moment you come into the downtown district,” said Sandridge.

Appomattox County takes down Altavista to open season

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. ALTAVISTA, Va. – Appomattox County opened its season with a road win against Altavista on Thursday night, 42-6. Appomattox County takes down Altavista to open season Raiders won 42-6 on Thursday nightIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

Brookville battles to best Liberty Christian Academy

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. ALTAVISTA, Va. – In a game where both teams led, Brookville was victorious, beating LCA 25-14 on Thursday night. Brookville battles to best Liberty Christian Academy Bees won 25-14 on Thursday nightIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

Central Virginia deals with latest round of wintry weather

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – Though they weren’t hit as hard as other areas, Central Virginia is dealing with the latest round of wintry weather. Continuing along U.S. 29 South, utility crews were busy replacing poles and wires. In Altavista, you could see a fleet of utility crews in a nearby parking lot, getting ready to head back out on the road. VDOT was also on the roads throughout Central Virginia, and officials encourage motorists to stay home. Regardless of where you live, the advice is the same: stay home, stay warm, and stay off the roads.

Campbell County residents file complaints about solar farm construction

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – Campbell County residents have filed complaints saying that construction crews are damaging roadways near a new solar farm. DEPCOM Power, an Arizona-based engineering and construction company, is the contractor for the project. Full statement from DEPCOM Power:“As the contracted engineering and construction firm for the Altavista Solar plant, DEPCOM Power is fully committed to being a good neighbor and community partner. Building clean, low-cost solar power and empowering communities by hiring local and buying local remains a core value of the company. Currently the project employs more than 200 local workers and has supported nearly 20 local businesses, contracting for services to help build the solar project.

Police search for group that allegedly broke into an Altavista Sprint store

ALTAVISTA, Va. – The Altavista Police Department needs your help identifying a group caught on surveillance footage breaking and entering into a Sprint store. It happened at the store at 121 Clarion Road early Saturday morning, according to the police department. Altavista PD is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sprint Store located at 121 Clarion Rd in the... Posted by Altavista Police Department on Sunday, January 17, 2021If you have any information that can help police, call 434-369-7425.

Two hospitalized, one firefighter injured following house fire in Altavista

ALTAVISTA, Va. – The Altavista Fire Company said that a house fire that happened Wednesday night is still under investigation. At 11:39 p.m., crews responded to a house fire on the 1100 block of 7th Street with reports of trapped victims. Units arrived at the scene to find a two-story structure with heavy smoke showing from the second-floor windows. Authorities said the victim on the roof was quickly rescued by a ladder and crews conducted searches to ensure no other people were inside the house. A firefighter suffered minor injuries from the incident and was evaluated at LGH before being released shortly after.

Police identify pedestrian killed in Campbell County crash as 26-year-old woman

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police have released the name of the woman who died early Monday morning. The crash remains under investigation. One person is dead after a crash early Monday morning on Wards Road, according to Virginia State Police. At 1:17 a.m., Virginia State Police responded to a crash involving a pedestrian near Lynchburg Highway. The pedestrian died at the scene and police said the crash remains under investigation.

Altavista police arrest 23-year-old man in connection with July sexual assault

ALTAVISTA, Va. – On Thursday, police arrested a 23-year-old Altavista man they believe sexually assaulted someone in July, according to the Altavista Police Department. Nelson O’Neal Dews II was indicted on the following charges by a grand jury:Object sexual penetration Sodomy StrangulationPolice arrested Dews and took him to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Rustburg, where he’s being held without bond.

Altavista police looking to identify possible larceny suspect

(Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) ALTAVISTA, Va. – Altavista police need your help finding a woman they believe is possibly tied to a larceny case. According to a Facebook post, they are seeking help identifying a female leaving a local store. If you can identify her, please message the department or call 434-369-7425.

Altavista police searching for man wanted for breaking and entering

ALTAVISTA, Va. Authorities in Altavista are searching for a man they say is wanted for breaking and entering. Officers responded to a home in the 700 block of 11th Street on Wednesday in response to the incident. Authorities are searching for Calvin Furline, 27, of Hurt for entering a dwelling with the intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or another felony violation. Hes also wanted on a preexisting misdemeanor assault and battery charge. Anyone with information is asked to call 434-369-7425 or the Central VA Crimestoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

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