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🌱 See how Altavista’s Walmart gas price stacks up against nearby cities
And on the Altavista Patch calendar - Read & Relate Book Discussion Group @ SRML
Greetings Altavista! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Altavista's Walmart gas price stacks up against nearby cities
Also on today's calendar: Altavista Girls JV Volleyball @ William Campbell and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Sept. 16, 2026 (wsls.com) — Altavista drivers can currently find regular gas for about $3.85 per gallon at the Walmart on Clarion Road, one of the cheaper options listed in the region. The piece compares statewide averages with specific station prices in nearby cities, helping you quickly see how Altavista's pump prices stack up and where a short drive might save you a bit more. 
📸 Around Altavista
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Altavista
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★ Featured events ★
- Read & Relate Book Discussion Group @ SRML →
Staunton River Memorial Library, 500 Washington St, Altavista
10:30 am
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Altavista Girls JV Volleyball @ William Campbell →
William Campbell High School, 474 William Campbell Dr, Naruna
5:30 pm - Dan River at Altavista →
904 Bedford Ave, Altavista
7:00 pm - Hot Rods & Tacos Altavista Va →
Rosa Negra Mexican Kitchen, 169 Clarion Rd, Altavista
2:00 pm - Read & Relate Book Discussion Group @ SRML →
Staunton River Memorial Library, 500 Washington St, Altavista
10:30 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
📣 Altavista Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Naturalization Ceremony
Poplar Forest, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg
11:00 am - Storytime Picnic @ TBL →
Timbrook Park, 19040 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg
11:00 am - Volleyball @ Brookville
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
5:30 pm - Football - Away vs Brookville
Brookville High School, 100 Laxton Rd, Lynchburg
5:30 pm - JV FB vs Glass
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
6:30 pm - JF vs. LHS Football
Forest Elementary Forest, VA 24551
7:00 pm - Varsity FB @ Glass
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Here's a truck feature you might overlook: an outlet in the bed.
I brought a circular saw and a crock pot to show how different your plans might be—from a jobsite to tailgating. The important part is to check the… (Nextdoor Altavista75)
- Graham Packaging, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician II - 12 hr. Night Shift - Starting at $30.35/hr. in Altavista. Apply here.
- Technimark, Inc. posted a job opening for Plant Manager in Hurt. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altavista here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forest
- Granite Bears shut out by Virginia powerhouse Jefferson Forest (reflector.com)
Bedford
- Bedford resident pushes to revitalize downtown by leaning into World War II history (wset.com)
- Bedford Get Together continues work on Elk's Home Christmas display (pmg-va.com)
- Stray kitten in Bedford County tests positive for rabies, 3 people getting treatment (wset.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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