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Lynchburg family falls victim to elder financial fraud
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Larry’s law went into effect in Virginia on July 1, providing additional protection for seniors against financial fraud. In 2023, Virginia was one of the states hit hardest by elder financial abuse. Over 2,000 complaints were made with victims reporting over $90 million stolen.
Power restored to majority of Lynchburg area following storm
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — UPDATE: As of 10:30 p.m., the majority of power outages in the Lynchburg area have been resolved. ORIGINAL: Around 2,500 people are without power in Lynchburg thanks to a storm that passed overhead. According to the AEP outage map, most of the outages are scattered...
Lynchburg council candidate jailed for stalking, filming without consent
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Republican candidate in Lynchburg's Ward 2 city council race, Rodney Hubbard, is behind bars on charges of stalking and for filming someone nude without their consent. Authorities arrested Hubbard on those charges on July 11, but his run-ins with the law go back over...
Hero’s home going: Beloved Lynchburg fireman laid to rest
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A homegoing celebration fit for a hero. “The biggest compliment that you can ever be paid as a firefighter is for other firefighters that you respect to call you a good firefighter, to say that you’re a good fireman. And that is absolutely how he was known,” Lynchburg Fire Battalion Chief Charlie Shealy said.
Wasena Bridge project enters new phase
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A new phase in the Wasena Bridge Replacement began Monday. Pile driving sets the underground foundation for the new bridge, according to the City of Roanoke. The city warns it might be noisy for three to four months. “Some piledriving, some deconstruction sounds have come...
LU Cyber Camp prepares next generation for careers in computer science
Liberty University’s Center for Cyber Excellence hosted the LU Cyber Day Camp from June 24-28, offering high school students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of cybersecurity. Liberty’s Center for Cyber Excellence, part of the School of Business, aims to increase security concern in the local...
UNC Baseball Lands Liberty Transfers Kane Kepley, Cale Bolton
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina picked up a pair of baseball transfers from Liberty on Wednesday, with the new additions including the Flames' top hitter, and also providing the latest evidence of former Liberty coach Scott Jackson's reported return to the Tar Heels. Lefty-swinging outfielder Kane Kepley, who...
People and Places Preview: Commonwealth Games Wrestling
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you're trying to take down a good workout regardless of the time of year, then you should try your hand at wrestling!. "Wrestling is the oldest sport... in history, actually," said Jesse Castro. He is one of the tournament directors. Wrestling has been a...
‘Mrs. Mary’ of Liberty Dining retires after 28 years of service
Mary “Mrs. Mary” Abbitt retired in May after being a cook for Liberty University Dining for 28 years, during which she was loved by students, staff, and faculty alike and left a profound impact on all she served. Abbitt was primarily a breakfast cook at the Reber-Thomas Dining...
Bridging Students to the Community with Iron Lives Programming
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — IRON Lives is bridging students to the Lynchburg community. Their programs range from many activities like learning professionalism through clothing to student producing their music. Kaci learned the meaning of I.R.O.N. and how you can support it.
Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office hosts free hot dog lunch
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free hot dog lunch at Washington Park on the basketball court at 1610 Burrell St NW. The Sheriff’s Office invites the public to join this event in celebration of National Hot Dog Day Wednesday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Roanoke church invites people in need to visit cooling station
ROANOKE, Va. – The community is stepping up to make sure people stay safe in this heat. Belmont Presbyterian Church in Roanoke is operating a cooling station, providing air conditioning, water and popsicles for people in need. Todd Atkins, pastor at Belmont Presbyterian Church said he wants to prevent...
Mazda MX-5 Cup headed to Martinsville oval
You heard correctly–the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will race door handle to door handle on the famed Martinsville Speedway on October 26. The event will not count toward the points championship. But, the race will pay, with the top 10 earning a minimum of $1000 and the victor getting $15,000 and a Martinsville Speedway iconic grandfather clock.
Health District addresses splashpad concerns after investigation
After June 29, reports started coming in to the Piedmont Health District (PHD), raising concerns about the Farmville splashpad. Farmville residents were showing signs of gastrointestinal symptoms. This was later identified as an infection of the Norovirus and Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) bacteria. “EAEC is a less severe type of E. coli associated with acute […] The post Health District addresses splashpad concerns after investigation appeared first on Farmville.
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
Portsmouth business sues Virginia ABC over drink to food ratio requirement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you're drinking liquor at a restaurant in Virginia do you order enough food? In a recent lawsuit one Portsmouth restaurant argues that the guidelines that set the ratio for food-drink sales are too restrictive. Restaurants with mixed-beverage licenses can't have more than 55 percent of...
$200K approved for repurpose study of former coal-fired power plant in Glen Lyn
GLEN LYN, Va. (WVVA) - The fate of a closed coal-fired power plant is the focus of a study into its future usefulness in Giles County. A grant submitted by Giles County to the Appalachian Regional Commission was recently given a green-light. County administrator, Chris McKlarney says Appalachian Power still...
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