Gladys News

Her dress suit is red, white and star-spangled blue stripes. The pockets are red and fringed.

A rear-end collision on U.S. 501 near Gladys sent a van into oncoming traffic Tuesday, and sent a Lynchburg woman to the hospital via MedFlight helicopter.

The Audit Bureau of Circulations is preparing to re-launch its data center on June 9, making it easier to search and navigate reports.

A Gladys man was sentenced to nearly 25 years in prison for conspiracy to sell methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon in U.S. District Court in Lynchburg Wednesday morning.

Two Gladys men died in separate wrecks Thursday night, police said. Timothy Ervin Barlow, 40, of Whipping Creek Road in Gladys, died after his sport utility vehicle hit several trees just before 9 p.m., said ... via WSLS

“It's been a wonderful blessing”

Irvin Holley stood erect and greeted a steady stream of friends and relatives at his crowded birthday party Sunday at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. via Danville Register Bee

DOT says there is an accident on Rt. 501 in Campbell County. Crews say it happened in the southbound lane near the construction of the new Suck Creek Bridge. via WSLS

“If it hadn't been for family and the timber company”

Buford Nash was in his mid-30s in October 1969, loading railroad cross ties for the family pulpwood business. via NewsAdvance.com

“They love the quality of these lovingly hand-made items”

Gladys Seisler Knitting to Change Life for Others By Christa Watters February 20, 2008 Gladys Seisler is the eleventh of 12 Living Legends for 2007 whose lives are being chronicled in the Alexandria Gazette ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“Before yesterday, we hadn't seen more than 88 fires, which is a lot, in one day. And the 6,000 acres is more than half of all the acres (11,200) that burned during all of last year!”

Severe winds resulted in several fires in Brookneal and the surrounding areas Sunday, Feb. via The Union Star

“This led to an investigation which led us to them.”

The Campbell County Sheriff's Department arrested two Richmond residents for the burglary that occurred in Gladys on Jan. via The Union Star

Refuge Mission Ministry is sponsoring a benefit for 2-year-old Jordan McBride Pringle Feb. via Star-Tribune

“The trailer was totally destroyed”

The weather might have been cold, but it didn't stop an alarming number of house fires to occur in the town of Brookneal in the past week. via The Union Star

“You would be surprised how many friends you make in politics. You make enemies too, but I have made a lot of friends”

HEATHER RORER/ALTAVISTA JOURNAL Rosser sells trucks at High View Motors in Altavista. via Altavista Journal

“The whole house was already on fire when we got there”

A morning fire consumed the home owned by Marvin Mason last Saturday behind Falling River Baptist Church. via The Union Star

“All of those will hopefully give you the formula for success.”

The Christmas lights were up although the store wasn't open. "I wanted to bring some life into the building," said Pastor Major H. Gilbert Sr., one of the new owners of the relocated Altavista Church Supply ... via Altavista Journal

“This is the first deed I have ever owned and it feels great”

Altavista Journal Staff Writer The Altavista/Campbell County Area Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony Saturday, Dec. via Altavista Journal

“It was just like being hit with a closed fist. It snapped my head back”

In July, Lovie York walked into a courtroom as a witness. By the time she left, she was facing criminal charges. via Times Virginian

“We count this as a gift to the town of Brookneal and my customers”

Burton Jennings Florist held their annual Christmas open house last Friday, Nov. via The Union Star

Leslie Ann Giles and Darlene Parker Black in "The Littlest Angel." View a larger version . via GoTriad