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Mistrial declared in manslaughter case of 12-year-old Malayshia Solomon
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The manslaughter case for the 12-year-old girl who was shot and killed last year resulted in a mistrial from a hung jury. Marquel Solomon, the brother of Malayshia Solomon is charged with involuntary manslaughter. Yesterday a jury could not come to a decision. Now, the...
Liberty Law ranks No. 3 in nation for ABA Competitions
Liberty University School of Law landed at No. 3 in the 2024 American Bar Association (ABA) Competitions Championship ranking, an annual listing of the law schools with the highest point totals from competing in all ABA Law Student Division Competitions. Read the full story here.
Former South Boston PD Lieutenant convicted for Embezzling Public Funds
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – On August 23, the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Lynchburg announced a former Lieutenant with the South Boston Police Department was convicted and sentenced for Embezzlement of Public Funds. In February 2024, Tiffany Bratton was convicted in a Halifax County Circuit Court of one felony count...
Liberty welcomes over 600 international students to campus, offers support as they transition to life in US
Even though leaving home to attend school in a different country can be intimidating, Liberty University has programs and resources to help its international students adjust to life in the states and make campus their home away from home. This year, Liberty is welcoming about 600 residential international students from over 60 countries, with 146 of those students stepping on campus for the first time.
Roanoke College Consumer Report shows a rise in consumer sentiment
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College released its quarterly Virginia Consumer Spending Report which shows a rise in consumer sentiment over the last year. Since their last report in May of this year, consumer sentiment has gone up almost 4.5 points, which Dr. Alice Kassens, who heads the report, is optimistic about.
Resources Available to You When Refinancing Your Home Mortgage
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — If you are Refinancing your Mortgage you have some resources available to you and Freedom First is here to share what they are! Kaci sat down with the VP Mortgage Loan Originator about where you can start today!
Furry Friends Friday: Meet Tracy!
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — We have another four-legged friend from the Lynchburg Humane Society! Meet Tracy! She is up for adoption and you have the opportunity to meet her if you visit their location off of Graves Mill Road. Kaci learned more about the options available to you when you want to build a bond with a furry friend.
Virginia Tech Basketball Preview: Hokies Have A New Look
The Hokies hope to improve after going 19-15 in 2023-24. Here is a Virginia Tech basketball preview, as we take a look at Mike Young’s new team. In 2022, Virginia Tech was able to win the ACC Tournament for the first time in program history. Since then, the Hokies have struggled to be any better than middle of the pack in the ACC. Now, with last season’s top five scoring options all gone, Young has some decisions to make. So, who will step into the starting lineup for the 2024-25 season?
2024 HS Football Preview: Salem Sundevils
Salem Sundevils Preview: Head Coach: Mark Hall 2023 Record: 7-5 Starters Returning: 15 total Notable Players: Senior lineman Jaylen Gilchrist, senior quarterback Jason Williams The Salem Sundevils believe the Beach District is within their reach in this 2024 season behind their three Division I commits. Returning over a dozen starters, second-year head coach Mark Hall thinks that as long […]
Virginia Tech coach Mike Young completes rebuild for 2024-25 with veteran transfer
Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Mike Young has seen a lot of things during his tenure on the college basketball sidelines from assistant coach to head coach, but he wasn't expecting what happened after an NIT loss to Ohio State back in March. The former Wofford coach went through a mass exodus of players following the 2023-24 season in Blacksburg. Yes, you could tell during the season that some of the players might be leaving in the transfer portal for other schools, while some of the players that left were surprising.
Virginia Tech the latest to feel the wrath of Paul Finebaum
This summer, Florida State has been on Paul Finebaum's radar, and not for good reasons. The outspoken ESPN talk show host took a shot at the Seminoles a couple of weeks ago when he said that they used up too many tears after being left out of the four-team College Football Playoff last season.
New Sheetz location coming to Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – Another Sheetz location is coming to the Roanoke Valley. Construction is underway at the intersection of Williamson Road and Plantation Road at what used to be the home of Gene’s Trading Post, an antique store. Sheetz currently has five stores in the Roanoke region as...
Renovations to Star City parks are coming soon
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Star City is celebrating the growth of its parks and recreation opportunities. Early Thursday morning, we joined leaders as they broke ground on the renovations happening to a Northwest Recreation Center. WDBJ7 spoke with the planning and development coordinator, who says all these renovations are...
2024 1st and 10 Camp Tour: Radford Bobcats
RADFORD, Va. – The 1st and 10 Camp Tour continues with a stop at the defending state champions, the Radford Bobcats. The 2023 season was nothing short of magical for the Bobcats, as they completed a perfect 15-0 campaign highlighted by five shutouts. But for reigning 1st and 10 Coach of the Year Michael Crist, the focus this offseason hasn’t been on their title win—it’s been on the culture that drives the program.
Roanoke girl with rare disorder dies at age 11
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A little Roanoke girl, recently placed in hospice care, has died, according to her family via the Mountains for Meg Facebook page. Meg Burrow, 11, had a “rare genetic condition called CTBP-1, where she is the 13th person in the world to be diagnosed with it,” said Meg’s mom, Meredith Burrow, in 2023.
Lynchburg Mourns Loss of Dan Wooldridge '56
Lynchburg, Va. -- It is with a heavy heart that the University of Lynchburg mourns the passing of Dan Wooldridge, a distinguished Lynchburg alumnus and the first commissioner of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. He passed away on Tuesday, August 20, at the age of 90. Wooldridge, an athletics Hall...
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