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Mavericks Basketball Coach Sauvage Resigns
LINDSIDE- In a somewhat shocking move to many, James Monroe basketball coach Matt Sauvage resigned from his position as the leader of the boys’ team. Sauvage won two state titles with the Mavs in 2022-23. “Yes sir. It was a very hard decision, but someone once told me that I would know when it’s time. […] The post Mavericks Basketball Coach Sauvage Resigns appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Celebration of life held for Lynchburg firefighter
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A service celebrating the life of Lynchburg Master Firefighter Andrew W. Jenks was held Wednesday, July 17 at Tree of Life Ministries. Jenks died July 6 of cancer. Leading to the service, a procession of emergency vehicles accompanied the Jenks family to the church.
Lynchburg Gynecology is closing, a year after misconduct claims
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — About ten months after ABC13 reported on multiple claims of misconduct at Lynchburg Gynecology, the clinic confirmed it is closing. Back in September 2023, our team reported that a law firm was investigating Lynchburg Gynecology after claims of misconduct. In the following weeks, the doctor at the center of those claims retired. Lynchburg Gynecologist released a statement saying the accusations were false.
Liberty University students witness assassination attempt on Trump
Liberty University students Shannon Sauders, Olivia Hooks and Kaylee McCutcheon gave first-hand accounts of the attempted assassination of former United States President Donald J. Trump during his July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pa. The three young girls waited in line for 10 hours in order to be the first...
Showers and storms arrive Wednesday afternoon as we warm with more heat and humidity
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We have finally gotten past the worst of the heat for the week and maybe even the month!. We're still going to be hot and humid today, but with showers and storms moving in for the afternoon, we're likely to feel a little better. The afternoon highs will be in the mid-90s, with rain falling into the evening. Some storms could bring some higher wind gusts, and heavier rounds of rain as well.
Lynchburg officials and community members come together at One Community One Voice event
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — One Community One Voice held another "ENOUGH" event on Tuesday night. Officers with the Lynchburg Police Department and the mayor came out to the Burton Creek Apartments. Executive director of One Community One Voice, James Camm said bringing police and city leaders to the community...
Randolph ends fiscal year with highest total since 2019
Randolph College ended the 2023-24 fiscal year with its highest fundraising total since 2019. Nearly $9.4 million was raised for all funds, with over $1.8 million of that total supporting the Annual Fund for the College’s greatest needs. The generosity of the College’s donors provided funding for student scholarships,...
'Stop lying': Vice Mayor Faraldi fires back against lawsuit claims amid controversy
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The drama within the Lynchburg City Council's Republicans continues to spiral in the shadow of a newly filed lawsuit. On July 15, council members Martin Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson released what they said was evidence against the Lynchburg City Attorney. They claim the city attorney, Matt Freedman, advised Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi regarding the lawsuit he’s facing from his primary opponent Peter Alexander.
Small business struggles: Lynchburg coffee shop owner discusses string of recent closures
LYNCHBURG, Va. – After three coffee shops have closed in Lynchburg in the span of about a month, 10 News sat down with one owner to find out why they’re shutting down and how you can help. Owner of Mission House Coffee Tommy Clark said inflation is one...
Restaurant Inspections July 2 -- July 8
According to the Central Virginia Health District website, twenty-four food establishment inspections were conducted from July 2 - July 8. Nineteen were typical inspections, one was a follow-up inspection and four were Other. Forty two percent of the typical inspections had 0 violations, making that mark on the high (favorable)...
Republican Lynchburg City Council Candidate arrested, charged with stalking
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A candidate for City Council Ward 2 has been arrested and is currently in jail. According to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, Rodney Hubbard is facing two charges from an incident on July 6 and was booked on the 11th. Hubbard is charged with "Stalking:...
Gov. Youngkin announces $100K grant award to continue Launch LYH program
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Launch LYH program is coming back for a third year with the help of a $100K grant which Governor Youngkin announced will be awarded to the Downtown Lynchburg Association. The grant is coming from Community Business Launch funding for the DLA's third year running...
Shoemakers Restaurant in the Craddock Terry Hotel relaunches Tuesday
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Shoemakers Restaurant at the Craddock Terry Hotel is relaunching Tuesday with a new chef and a new menu. The restaurant still has that historic feel from the shoe factory that was there back in 1888, but now the menu is lighter. The new chef comes from...
Volunteers Needed for Disc Golf World Championships
The international disc golf competition will take place August 21-25 at New London Tech and Ivy Hills. Disc golf has surged in popularity in recent years, captivating enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds with its unique blend of athleticism, strategy, and accessibility. Originating from humble beginnings in the 1960s, often as a casual pastime among friends, disc golf has evolved into a global phenomenon with a rapidly growing community. One of the key draws is its simplicity: players aim to complete each hole in as few throws as possible, using specialized discs designed for distance, accuracy, and control.
Virginia State Police hosting free motorcycle event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Virginia State Police are hosting a free motorcycle self-assessment course. The event will be this Saturday, July 20, from 8:30 to 1 and riders can ride, learn, and practice rider safety through the S.I.P.D.E process which stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
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