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Ribbon cutting opens new Goochland elementary school
GOOCHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - The new Goochland Elementary School has officially welcomed students, families, and community members. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, July 18, filled with community members and school leaders, including current and former school board members, the board of supervisors, and Goochland Elementary School Principal Tina McCay.
Hopewell neighbors worried following double homicide at house party
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) -Hopewell Police are investigating a double homicide after two men died in a shooting early Sunday morning on July 21. Neighbors say it happened during a large house party, estimating at least 50 people were at the home. It happened off of North Radford Drive, which people...
Traffic alert: Upcoming temporary lane closures on Wards Road
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Department of Public Works has announced temporary lane closures on Wards Road beginning Monday, July 29. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day, weather permitting, up to Saturday, August 3, lane closures will occur alternately in the north and southbound lanes in the 3900 block of Wards Road.
One dead in Waynesboro shooting, suspect in custody
WAYNESBORO — Police responded to the 400 block of James Avenue in Waynesboro on Tuesday morning after gunshots rang out. According to Capt. Jamie Dunn of the Waynesboro Police Department, one person was killed. A second person, who was injured, is now in custody. ...
WARM names Alec Gunn to executive director role for cold-weather shelter, ministries
Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry has selected a longtime Waynesboro resident to lead the ministry and cold-weather shelter as executive director. Alec Gunn, 51, began his duties at WARM on July 22. Gunn replaces Brian Edwards, who stepped up to serve as the acting director until an executive director was hired....
Lake Vista Drive in Forest closed as crews respond to gas leak
FOREST, Va. – A gas leak has temporarily shut down part of Lake Vista Drive in Forest, according to the Forest Fire Department. The fire department said it was alerted about the leak at about 9 a.m. and is still at the scene along with a gas company. We’re...
Liberty Law students attend academy led by distinguished trial attorney Mark Lanier
Six Liberty University School of Law students and Professor of Law Pamela Bell attended the Lanier Trial Academy on June 17-20 in Houston, Texas. The academy is led by distinguished trial attorney Mark Lanier, who stands out as one of the foremost civil trial lawyers in the United States, with a storied career marked by numerous landmark verdicts, collectively nearing $20 billion. Renowned for his tenacity and innovative courtroom strategies, Lanier has won major cases against giants of industry in personal injury and product liability lawsuits.
Halifax police investigating shooting; 1 taken to the hospital
HALIFAX, Va. (WSET) — The Halifax Police Department said they are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday. According to police, the victim has been taken to the hospital and they have no further updates related to his condition. At this time the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no indication of an active threat to the public.
3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia
On July 1, PetSmart PetsHotel in Alexandria, Virginia, contacted a dog owner about their canine companion’s passing while they were under its care. Following the incident, two more dogs died during or after their stay at the PetSmart facility. The case is still under investigation, and one of the canine’s bodies was sent for necropsy. […] The post 3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia appeared first on DogTime.
Changes in Real Estate Assessment Notices Mailed
As a requirement of Virginia State Code §58.1-3290, 3291 and 3292, the City of Lynchburg’s Assessor’s Office has mailed the 2024 Changes in Real Estate Assessment notices which reflect changes due to renovations, building permits for additions, renovations or new construction, and for subdivisions and rezoning. Only those affected will receive this notice.
Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash
LOW MOOR, VA (VR) — The Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include a bouncy house, free swimming in the pool, a dunking booth, face painting and other games. Students can also enter drawings to win various prizes. […] The post Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Gini Simmons: Training and Equipping the Sandwich Generation
VIRGINIA “GINI” Simmons grew up in Goode and graduated from Jefferson Forest High School. If those words were the sum of her story, her life could be considered typical for the Lynchburg area — but Gini’s life is far more unique. Gini’s father is British, and...
Lynchburg Commonwealth attorney appeals bond in Main Street manslaughter case
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg man will stay behind bars Monday night even after a judge granted him bond. The Lynchburg Commonwealth Attorney's office appealed a judge's decision to grant a $25,000 bond to Travon Brunson. He is charged with shooting two people, leaving one dead on Main...
‘Permanently lost me,’ cries Walmart shopper after hour-long pickup delay as store admits ‘not the service you deserve’
A WALMART shopper has vowed to never return to the big box retailer after claiming to experience a major delay when picking up an order. As rampant theft has cost businesses hundreds of billions of dollars every year, many shoppers have sought out alternatives to shopping in person. Many have...
James Coleman: Devoted and Committed to Public Education
“PEOPLE DO better when they know better.” Those words come from Bishop James Coleman, a man who sees his roles in ministry and education as dual means to achieve the same goal. He wants to see the children of Lynchburg become better people, students, and citizens. Coleman serves as...
College football analyst says Virginia Tech is loaded with draftable talent in 2024
It was a very quiet 2024 NFL Draft back in April in Detroit with no Virginia Tech players selected. That could change drastically for the Hokies come next April in Green Bay. The quiet draft for Virginia Tech three months ago was in part because some of the players who would have likely had their names called decided to come back for one more season in Blacksburg. The extra season in college is going to raise the draft stock for some of their players and one college football analyst, Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network, thinks the Hokies are "loaded with draftable talent this fall" and there have been positive reviews from across the league this summer.
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