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🌱 Storytime @ SRML and 9 more events

Greetings Altavista! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • book + art @ SRML at Staunton River Memorial Library
  • Storytime @ SRML at Staunton River Memorial Library
  • Hot Rods & Tacos Altavista Va at Rosa Negra Mexican Kitchen

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Low clouds may break; warm, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

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Featured events

    Wednesday April 8
  • book + art @ SRML
    Staunton River Memorial Library, 500 Washington St, Altavista
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Diesel trucks are great — but not everyone needs one.
    If you’re not towing heavy or driving long distances regularly, a gas truck might make more sense. It really depends on how you’ll use it. —… (Nextdoor Altavista75)
  • There is an emergency vehicle on Martinsville Hwy...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Martinsville Hwy reported at 8:34 PM. "AAA Service Truck ahead, Slow Down" (Nextdoor )
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Hurt. Apply here.
  • Campbell County School District posted a job opening for Alternative Ed English Teacher 2025-2026 in Rustburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altavista here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest

  • Celebrate America's 250th at Poplar Forest: Wine, History & More! (wset.com)
  • Woman dead after early-morning crash in Bedford County: VSP (wset.com)
  • Parents speak out after close family friend abused 18-month-old (wdbj7.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Altavista

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Altavista

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.