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Appomattox FFA Alumni Association scholarships awarded
APPOMATTOX, Va. – The Appomattox FFA Alumni Association recently awarded three Appomattox County High School graduates with scholarships. All recipients were current FFA members of the Appomattox Senior FFA chapter. Bruce Jones II is the son of Bruce and Joanne Jones of Concord. Jones served as a chapter officer,...
University of Lynchburg’s Lucas Jones joins Norte Dame Baseball staff
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WFXR)– The University of Norte Dame’s John P. and Catherine Murphy Head Baseball Coach Shawn Stiffler announced Lynchburg College head coach Lucas Jones has a new assistant coach for the Fighting Irish Baseball program. During his tenure with the Hornets, Jones was impactful to the...
Silent Witnesses marks Lynchburg's slavery sites with informative plaques
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Silent Witnesses, a Lynchburg non-profit, installed markers Friday at sites linked to slavery right here in Lynchburg. The plaques detail each location's connection to the urban slavery that made the city rich, including auction houses and factories. The first plaque was installed where the city's...
Virginia Weather Alert: Perfect Beach Day with Caution for Rip Currents
Wakefield, VA – A very pleasant weekend is in store for Virginia, with temperatures in the mid-80s and low humidity. Residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies and comfortable conditions, perfect for outdoor activities. Highs today will reach around 88°F, with similar temperatures expected on Sunday and Monday.
Lynchburg business owners, locals optimistic amid Main Street construction
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Despite the construction on Main Street in Lynchburg, it’s business as usual for Mary Brockman on Friday. She opened Enchanted Antiques 26 years ago. Over the decades, she’s seen the revival of downtown firsthand. “I’m thrilled to be down here,” said Brockman.
Liberty University Trustees and Jerry Falwell Jr. announce settlement agreement
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Jerry Falwell Jr. and the Board of Trustees of Liberty University announced Friday that they have reached a global resolution agreement settling all outstanding disputes on both legal and personal matters. “This agreement is grounded in a firm commitment to protecting and preserving Liberty’s original mission...
Liberty’s Curriculum Library reaches Lynchburg community at Summer Story Times
“I have something in my library bag that is the shape of a circle.”. Dozens of children sat around Curriculum Librarian Lyn Mathews as she showed them her “library bag” of the week, holding inside a mystery item that would introduce the theme of the weekly Summer Story Time.
1,900 Virginians take advantage of tax credit to encourage safe firearm storage
New data from the Virginia Department of Taxation shows that, during tax year 2023, 1,905 Virginians took advantage of a new tax credit designed to help offset the cost of life-saving gun storage devices like gun safes, gun locks and more.
Grab Your Popcorn for Movies at the Park in Downtown Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — If you want an excuse to go out or even plan a date night, Downtown Movie Nights is free to attend! Each day of a viewing there are activities you can participate in! Kaci found out about the movie lineup and where it will take place!
Richmond-based coffee shop announces Lynchburg location opening this fall
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg coffee lovers, get ready for a new coffee shop to add to your favorites list!. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. announced they are opening a location in the Hill City in Fall 2024. The Richmond-based business took to Facebook to announce the expansion.
Randolph students conduct forest inventories for summer internship
A trio of Randolph students got a taste of the wild this summer. Alana Ellis ’26, Wednesday Hertzberg ’26, and Trinity Shirlen ’26 worked as summer field tech interns with the 500-Year Forest Foundation, led by Gabe Quintero ’23, who has worked as forest coordinator for the foundation since graduating from Randolph.
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