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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.
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...
Trump’s proposed tariffs would let US ‘fight back’ against China: Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) argued that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would help the United States on the global stage, allowing the country to be competitive against others such as China. Trump’s proposal would impose a 10% across-the-board fee on all products imported into the U.S., which he has argued would help protect jobs. […]
Appomattox school board discusses budget shortfall options
Options for covering a shortfall in the fiscal year 2025 budget were discussed at the annual closeout meeting of the Appomattox County School Board (ACSB) held June 27. Jason Tibbs, director of finance and human resources at Appomattox County Public Schools (ACPS), laid out several scenarios that could occur as a result of a recent decision by the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors (BOS) to not grant a request to fund an additional $350,135 to the local matching fund on top of what it had already contributed.
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...
Avoid swimming in the James River from Manchester Bridge to Osborne Landing
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) urged Virginians to avoid swimming, wading, tubing, and whitewater kayaking in the James River from the Manchester Bridge in Richmond to Osborne Landing in Henrico.
York County judge dismisses ACLU lawsuit challenging Virginia’s transgender student policies
In a significant development regarding Virginia's policies on transgender students, a York County Circuit Court judge has ruled to dismiss a lawsuit against the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and its recently-enacted model policies.
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.
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