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Celebrate July 4th at Jefferson's Poplar Forest with family fun and colonial activities
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — What better place to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence than at Thomas Jefferson's retreat home? Poplar Forest is hosting its Independence Day celebration on Thursday. They have tons of fun events planned, from colonial-style entertainment and games to food vendors, and...
Bedford County Economic Development to launch a Childcare Facilities Grant
BEDFORD, Va (WFXR) – The Bedford County Economic Development has launched a new incentive fund program for childcare providers. The grant aims to improve the shortage of childcare facilities in Bedford County. The grant does not apply to childcare providers in the Town of Bedford as they have their own childcare grant program. […]
VIDEO: Fire at Westside Deli on Timberlake Road put out by firefighters
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A fire burning behind the Westside Deli business off Timberlake Road was quickly extinguished by firefighters Wednesday afternoon. According to the Lynchburg Fire Department, the fire started on the back patio. Crews were there within minutes of the first call and knocked it down pretty quickly, LFD said, but there is smoke and water damage on the outside.
5th St. Grind becomes third Lynchburg coffee shop to announce closure in less than a month
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Wednesday, 5th St. Grind in Lynchburg announced they will be closing their doors after nearly seven years of business. In a social media post, the coffee shop said the decision was made "after much consideration," but did not specify the reasoning behind the move.
Lynchburg's Fireworks on the Riverfront happening Friday
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — For the fourth year in a row, the Downtown Lynchburg Association will be hosting "Fireworks on the Riverfront." This year, the event will be held on Friday, July 5 beginning at 6 p.m. The event will include live music, beer gardens at local restaurants, food...
Celebrate America at LU offers fun and fireworks for local area
On Sunday, June 30th, Thomas Road Baptist Church held its annual Independence Day celebration, Celebrate America. Celebrate America is an annual festival hosted by Thomas Road Baptist Church. The event, which has been a summer staple in Lynchburg and surrounding counties since the early 2000s, endeavors to bring families and communities together through the celebration of Independence Day. The event kicked off at 5 p.m. and lasted into the night, capped off by a mesmerizing fireworks display above the festival grounds.
Woman reported missing in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Alaina Marie Wade, a 27-year-old woman, has been reported missing, according to the Lynchburg Police Department. Wade was last reported seen in the area of Rivermont Avenue early Wednesday morning. Wade is described as a white female with shoulder-length brown hair. She is about 5 feet...
Appomattox FFA members win big at Central Virginia Livestock Show
This spring, 14 Appomattox FFA members raised livestock to participate in the Central Virginia Livestock Show (CVLS) at the Lynchburg Livestock Market on May 3 and 4. These individuals have spent four meticulous months working with their livestock animals to feed, groom and halter-break their goats, lambs and cattle, and train their hogs. The show was judged by Cole Reeves of Augusta, Va. Agricultural Educator Jacob Lewis was the official for the carcass show.
Campbell Co. deputies looking for missing juvenile
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Campbell County Sheriff's Office said they are trying to find a missing juvenile. According to deputies, they are looking for Caiden Jackson Brown who they said is missing. Brown was last seen on Depot Road in Rustburg, according to deputies. Anyone with information...
Liberty ranked No. 52 in Phil Steele’s Power Poll
Liberty is picked as the 52nd best team in the country out of 134 FBS teams, according to Phil Steele’s Power Poll. This ranking is up from last year’s preseason ranking of No. 110. This is the second highest preseason ranking in Phil Steele’s Power Poll Liberty has ever received, trailing only the No. 41 ranking prior to the 2021 season.
The heat is climbing for the rest of the week, rain finally back in the forecast
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Wednesday we're back in the hot and humid weather, with highs back to the low 90s. The morning does start on the cool side though, with lows down to near 60 to start our day. The ridge of high pressure will begin to move to the east though, which is why the humidity is getting worse again. Rain chances won't be far behind either.
Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia
Meanwhile, a look at the math involved with the 125 mail ballots that have been questioned. The post Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Ex-Husband Sentenced For Assault, Burglary Of Pregnant Ex-Wife’s DC Home Near Daughter: Feds
The 41-year-old Virginia man who assaulted and burglarized his pregnant ex-wife's home in Northwest DC has been sentenced to prison time, federal authorities announced on Wednesday.James Miller was sentenced on July 3 to five years in prison for burglary, simple assault, and destruction of pro…
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