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🌱 How will $45 million transform Altavista Combined School?

Altavista, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Altavista! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will $45 million transform Altavista Combined School?
  • Altavista student lands spot in elite statewide leadership program

Also on today's calendar: From Screenshot to Sent: Smartphone Skills @ SRML and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Campbell County approves $45 million in new funding for Altavista Combined (wdbj7.com) — Campbell County has approved $45 million to renovate Altavista Combined School, funding major mechanical, safety, and classroom upgrades without raising local taxes. Work will include a new CTE lab and modern learning spaces, with construction hoped to begin next summer. Officials say the investment is part of a broader plan to keep county schools updated.
   

• Roanoke student chosen for prestigious statewide leadership program (roanoke.edu) — An Altavista native, Roanoke College student Shane Stevens, has been chosen for the inaugural class of Virginia’s prestigious VFIC Presidential Scholars Program. He’ll receive up to three years of scholarships, mentoring from the college president, leadership training, and a fully funded experiential learning opportunity as he pursues his academic and athletic goals.
   

📸 Around Altavista

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Altavista

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday August 5
  • Roots Club @ SRML →
    Staunton River Memorial Library, 500 Washington St, Altavista
    10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this anyone’s little cat?
    He/she has been hanging around for a while and seems to be young. (Nextdoor Altavista)
  • Xylem Tree Experts posted a job opening for Groundsperson - Lynchburg, VA in Altavista. Apply here.
  • Manpower posted a job opening for Material Handler in Altavista. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altavista here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rustburg

  • World Series Bound! A look at our local teams who are off to the World Series! (wset.com)

Forest

  • 213 Morning Walk Cir, Forest, VA 24551 (redfin.com)
  • Seven Man Utd Midfield Targets Ranked by Value for Money (myfox8.com)

Bedford

  • Lynchburg and Central Virginia Fall Festivals and Fun: September 2026 (macaronikid.com)
  • 6 last-minute day trips in Virginia to make before school starts (vadogwood.com)

Ok Altavista! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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