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Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview: Rustburg
RUSTBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Our Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour continues as we check in with the Rustburg High School football team. Long-time Rustburg assistant Dustin Russell takes over as the new head football coach of the program. Last season the Red Devils went 8-4 and fell...
Lynchburg Humane Society raising funds to build new vet clinic providing low-cost pet care
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Pet owners in the Lynchburg region could soon have a new option for veterinary care after the Lynchburg Humane Society announced plans to build a new clinic. According to LHS, their plans are intended to "serve as a lifeline for pets and their owners in...
Students express frustration with FAFSA changes
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Students are expressing their frustration after changes came to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). "You're trying to plan your year out, your classes, trying to buy your textbooks, trying to buy the supplies you need and get everything ready to move in and you're packing and you're not even knowing if you're going," said University of Lynchburg Sophomore Alexis Ranae.
New additions coming to National D-Day Memorial to continue sharing stories of our heroes
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - If you visited the National D-Day Memorial Sunday, you saw a large object covered with a brown tarp that stores thousands of stories from WWII. It’s one of several new attractions coming to the D-Day memorial in an expansion President and CEO of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation April Cheek-Messier calls “Phase One.”
Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2024 Lynchburg Labor Day Weekend Family Events
Welcome to the Labor Day holiday weekend update from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid! Before every weekend, we share the top family-friendly events in the Lynchburg area and beyond. There's no time like now to make family memories!. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout...
Southwest Virginia Bee Festival Draws Thousands to Elmwood Park for Sweet Celebration
ROANOKE, Va. – Elmwood Park was abuzz with excitement as thousands of people attended the inaugural Southwest Virginia Bee Festival on Saturday. The event, celebrating the vital role of bees in our ecosystem, showcased the city’s commitment to its bee-friendly reputation. The festival, co-hosted by the Roanoke Valley...
It's a slippery slope to success! United Way launches mega slide fundraiser in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you're looking for a fun way to cool off this weekend, we've got you covered! The Hill City Slide in Downtown Lynchburg is open for business!. You only have this weekend to check it out. I went a gave it a go Saturday morning.
New River Valley Community Services hosting special event for Suicide Prevention Month
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - While it can be a difficult topic to talk about, suicide is a growing concern in many communities across the country. September is Suicide Prevention Month. Data from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) suggest 1 in 20 adults had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year.
Son of fallen Smyth County deputy throws first pitch at Salem Red Sox game
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — It was more than just a baseball game Friday night at the Salem Memorial Ballpark. The first pitch was thrown by the son of fallen Smyth County deputy Hunter Reedy, who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier in August. The Salem Red Sox honored Reedy’s life by […]
5-megawatt solar farm approved for Amherst property; more …
From elsewhere: Controversy swirls around redesign of disc golf course. Mobile units arrive at Prince Edward Elementary School. Committee recommends wording for sign by Confederate monument in Amherst. The post 5-megawatt solar farm approved for Amherst property; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Hundreds of dogs come out for Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer
TOWN OF VINTON, Va. – Sure, some kids are back in school, but your furry pets are perhaps always on summer vacation. Lancerlot Sports Complex in Vinton hosted the 5th annual Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer. Hundreds of dogs chilled out on the ice rink or made a...
Florida State losing to Georgia Tech could have significant meaning for Virginia Tech
Saturday, Georgia Tech sent big shock waves not only through college football but also the ACC with their upset of No. 10 Florida State in Dublin, Ireland. Looking to make a statement following a frustrating end to the 2023 campaign, the Seminoles set themselves up for a long 2024 season.
'We are thrilled': Lynchburg Democrats energized after convention, ready for election
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Party members are feeling fired up coming off the Democratic National Convention. The Lynchburg Democratic Committee Chair,Denise Tuttle, said Kamala Harris is ready to take on the race for the White House. "We are thrilled. We are excited," said Tuttle. Tuttle said she thinks the...
Man arrested for allegedly firing gun in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man has been arrested for a shooting incident in Wytheville Friday night. Jha-Braun Pruitt, 40, is charged with with felony carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon, plus concealed firearm, reckless handling of a firearm and brandishing a firearm, all misdemeanors. He also received a summons for being intoxicated in public.
Average Gas Prices Down Across the Southside and Virginia
Average gas prices across Virginia dropped by seven cents this week to $3.22 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is down six cents to $3.35 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Danville fell by nine cents to $3.04, while the...
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