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02/02/2023

Historic Calfee School in Pulaski hopes to start renovation in 2023

It all happened during the bitter days of segregation, yet when Mickey Hickman walks through his old playground — now bare grass and cracked asphalt —...

02/02/2023

'Hoping for closure': 18-year-old identified after deadly car crash in Nelson County

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — On Wednesday Virginia State Police identified the latest victim found from a submerged car accident in December which left five dead,...

02/02/2023

Four-star JUCO edge James Jennette commits to Virginia Tech on National Signing Day

After a recruitment that lasted just a few weeks, College of the Canyons defensive end James Jennette has found his new home with the Virginia Tech...

02/02/2023

MS-13 gang member sentenced to life in prison for murder

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - An MS-13 gang member has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Raymond Wood. Josue Coreas-Ventura was sentenced to...

01/02/2023

After Surviving Previous Closures, Bed Bath & Beyond at University Town Centre Site One of 87 Closing

Although an exact date has not been announced, according to a post on the official Web site for Bed Bath & Beyond, its...

01/02/2023

Seward claims ODAC field athlete of the week award

Forest, Va. -- Aniya Seward continued to make her mark on the University of Lynchburg track & field record book last weekend, breaking her own mark...

01/02/2023

Woman killed in fiery Grayson County crash

GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Grayson County Thursday night, according to Virginia State Police. Police say they...

01/02/2023

Why Smith Mountain Lake Is A Dreamy Virginia Vacation Spot

With a nickname like the Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s easy to see why Smith Mountain Lake is such a beloved place for Virginians....

01/02/2023

UVA Wise wants to be a research university. Is that practical? Here’s a comparison to other schools.

I hear from lots of readers across Virginia. Often they tell us what a great job we’re doing. Aww, shucks. Sometimes they don’t. Usually, though, when...

01/02/2023

Basketball Coach Fired After Impersonating 13-Year-Old Player During Game

The 22-year-old assistant JV coach in Portsmouth, Virginia, was canned after the girl's parents complained to school officials.

01/02/2023

Teen arrested for carjacking in Lynchburg; second robber at large

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A 17-year-old boy was arrested Thursday night in connection to a carjacking in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department. The department...

01/02/2023

Poultry farm precautions increase as avian flu spreads

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Avian flu in the valley is considered deadly to poultry everywhere. The disease spread to a second farm on Jan. 24. There...

31/01/2023

Vehicle crashes into The Store in Madison Heights, no injuries reported

MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. (WSET) — A vehicle crashed into a convenience store in Madison Heights on Tuesday afternoon. According to the owner, a white SUV came...

31/01/2023

Virginia Senate kills Youngkin’s corporate, income tax cuts

Democrats in the Virginia Senate have unceremoniously put an end to Governor Glenn Youngkin's plan to cut corporate and income tax rates.

31/01/2023

Liberty No. 45 in NET rankings; updated team sheet

Following the team’s 9-1 start in ASUN play and winners of six straight, the Liberty Flames are currently at No. 45 in the updated NET rankings,...

31/01/2023

Borroughs wins ODAC women's swimmer of the week accolade

Forest, Va. -- Following her part in four event victories for University of Lynchburg's women's swim team Saturday, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference awarded its women's...

31/01/2023

New mascot revealed for Alleghany High School

ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will merge Covington High School and Alleghany High School in the fall of 2023. Which is why...

31/01/2023

One dead, one hospitalized after Pulaski County incident

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. – One man is dead and another is in the hospital after an incident in Pulaski County,...

31/01/2023

Swimming sweeps SVU on Senior Day

Lynchburg, Va. -- University of Lynchburg's men's and women's swim teams celebrated Senior Day Saturday with dual-meet victories over Southern Virginia. The Hornet women won, 179-78,...

31/01/2023

Track & field breaks 2 program records at Wittenberg

Springfield, Ohio -- Two University of Lynchburg indoor track & field program records fell Saturday when the Hornets hit the road for Wittenberg University's Steemer Showcase,...

30/01/2023

Warming Center sheds light on invisible problem of homelessness in Martinsville

There was a knock on Linda Pulliam’s door, seven years ago, on a night as cold as it was fateful. There stood one of her former...

30/01/2023

Woman dies after Danville house fire

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A woman has died after a house fire in Danville Monday morning. Crews say they responded to the...

30/01/2023

Roanoke’s firefighters take home victory in annual Guns N’ Hoses charity game

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke-area firefighters beat the Valley’s police officers in the 19th annual ‘Guns N’ Hoses’...

30/01/2023

Death of staffer leads to closure of Craig County schools

CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Craig County Public Schools will be closed Monday so students and staff can attend...

30/01/2023

'It felt like a death': Bedford business is total loss after fire

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Helen Walters, owner of Sister to Sister Custom Catering & Café said that the shop is “a total loss”, after a fire...

30/01/2023

Lynchburg City Schools look at pay increases for teacher, staff

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg City Schools is looking at increasing pay for both teachers and staff. It’s called the 15-50 plan. The proposal is to raise...

30/01/2023

Liberty No. 53 in NET rankings; updated team sheet

Following the team’s 7-1 start in ASUN play and sweep in Jacksonville, the Liberty Flames are currently at No. 53 in the updated NET rankings, that...

29/01/2023

Liberty University files motion to dismiss former employee's 'whistle-blower' lawsuit

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Monday, Liberty University filed a motion through the Lynchburg Circuit Court to dismiss a former employee's lawsuit in its entirety. In...

29/01/2023

Virginia Taxpayers Spark Rage Over Nikole Hannah-Jones’ $33,350 Speaking Engagement

A Virginia public library system is reportedly paying 1619 Project creator and anti-racist author Nikole Hannah-Jones over $35,000 dollars for an upcoming, hour-long speaking engagement. According...

29/01/2023

Sportsman’s Warehouse to open location in Lynchburg

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A new outdoor sporting goods store is making its way to the Hill City. Sportsman’s Warehouse will officially open its doors on Feb....

29/01/2023

23-year-old man arrested in connection to 2021 Family Dollar shooting death

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Nearly two years later, the Lynchburg Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a fatal shooting in the parking lot...

29/01/2023

Animal Care Manager at CASPCA resigns over leadership concerns

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Employees are beginning to leave the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. It comes as both current and former workers have raised concerns to...

29/01/2023

Man arrested for death of girl in Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke man has been arrested for the death of a young girl. Jonathan S. Anderson, 32, is charged with Second-Degree Murder....

28/01/2023

Wytheville road back open after finding of suspicious package in mailbox

WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Wytheville Police have reopened East Main Street from Withers Road to Withers Lane...

28/01/2023

New multimillion-dollar aquatic center opens at Virginia Military Institute

LEXINGTON, Va. – Virginia Military Institute’s new aquatic center is a massive project that began in December of 2020. The $44 million facility contains an indoor...

28/01/2023

Three More Sailors Die by Su***de While Their Carriers are Stuck in Shipyards

Three more sailors stationed aboard Navy aircraft carriers undergoing refits have died by su***de in the past two months, with the latest death occurring on Monday....

28/01/2023

Six men's lacrosse players named IL preseason All-Americans

Baltimore, Md. -- Inside Lacrosse named six University of Lynchburg men's lacrosse players to its Division III preseason All-America list, the online publication announced this week....

28/01/2023

2 inmates, including a murderer convicted of double homicide, are captured after escaping from Virginia prison

Two inmates who had escaped from a Virginia jail were captured after authorities found them hiding in a Tennessee barn, officials...

28/01/2023

Name released of man found dead inside burned vehicle

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim of a homicide. Ronnie Lee Akers, 59, was found...

28/01/2023

Virginia Democrats defeat bills to limit abortion access

RICHMOND, Va. — In a series of key votes Thursday, Virginia Senate Democrats defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state, including...

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