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Indiana man arrested for allegedly planning abduction of teen in Virginia
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office reports a 19-year-old from Indiana was arrested after allegedly planning to kidnap a minor on Monday, July 15. According to the sheriff, a deputy with the department encountered a suspicious vehicle at a local church parking lot at 1:25 a.m. The only person in the […]
Appomattox, Concord, Pamplin crews battle Horseshoe Road fire
Just after 6 a.m. Sunday, Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department and Appomattox County Rescue Squad were dispatched first due with Concord Volunteer Fire Department as second due for a structure fire in the 3000 block of Horseshoe Road. First arriving crews arrived to find all occupants out of the structure and...
Appomattox County isn’t dead. On the contrary, it’s a rare growth hotspot in Southside.
Former state Sen. Amanda Chase is moving to Appomattox and observed that a major building there is "just dead." Here's what the economic data says about the county. The post Appomattox County isn’t dead. On the contrary, it’s a rare growth hotspot in Southside. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for portion of ABC13 area
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for about half of the ABC13 area. The Watch includes Bedford, Lynchburg, Amherst, Nelson, Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte and Farmville. Locations west and south of Bedford are not included. Strong wind gusts, lightning and heavy rain...
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $575,000 in Spring Grants
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (“GLCF” or “Foundation”) has announced the recipients of its Spring 2024 competitive grants. This spring the GLCF received 79 applications for grant funding. The GLCF Distribution Committee carefully reviewed each application, resulting in over $519,000 awarded in competitive grants, plus over $55,000 in recommendations from our donor advised funds.
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