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Power restored to customers after outage in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some Appalachian Power customers in Lynchburg were without power Tuesday morning. According to the Appalachian Power Outage Map, around 1,176 customers didn't have power around 4 a.m. The power outage was along Campbell and Florida Avenue in the Fairview Heights area. As of 7:35 a.m.,...
Few showers on the way to school this morning, sunshine harder to find as we warm up
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Tuesday will be very similar to Monday, though we'll likely be seeing more clouds throughout the day. Showers and a few isolated storms are possible on Tuesday, but most of the day looks pretty dry. Clouds and sunshine will otherwise dominate the day, with afternoon highs in the low 80s even possible.
VPM Daily Newscast: Aug. 13, 2024
The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before. Listeners can subscribe through NPR One , Apple Podcasts , Megaphone , Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s a recap of the top stories on the...
Southern Virginia Forecast: Isolated Storms Expected with Mid-Week Sunshine
Blacksburg, VA – Southern Virginia is set to experience a mix of weather patterns as an upper-level disturbance crosses the area on Tuesday, bringing isolated showers and storms primarily to southern parts of the state. This disturbance will result in a combination of sun and clouds, with showers and storms more likely in North Carolina and southern Virginia regions.
University of Mary Washington students studying loss of Shark Tooth Island
Think back to being a kid, and imagine how cool it would have been to find a shark tooth in the sand. One island in Virginia with a collection of those fossils from the ocean’s top predator may be gone in a matter of decades, preventing future generations from making such discoveries. “I started going […]
AGING IN PLACE: The Local Office on Aging offers a wide range of support services for caregivers of older adults
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -As many families prepare for back to school, they may find themselves having less time to care for older loved ones. The Local Office on Aging can help with services that offer support for caregivers of older adults. “We fill gaps in care, providing health and wellness,...
Former Virginia player and Major League mainstay Mike Cubbage dies at 74; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia airports and trails win federal funding bids. Jens Soering files pardon petition with newly tested DNA evidence. Pittsylvania County looks to enhance parks and recreation with new master plan. The post Former Virginia player and Major League mainstay Mike Cubbage dies at 74; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Forecast: Low humidity, sunshine expected for the next few days
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Plenty of sunshine and pleasant weather for August the next few days. Tuesday Overnight: Partly cloudy to mostly clear skies and comfortable. Lows in the mid 60s. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. The *Verified* Best Weather Day of the week for low humidity. Highs in the mid-80s. Thursday:...
Lynchburg City Council censures two councilmen after they violated attorney-client privilege
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Tensions ran high at Lynchburg City Council’s Special Meeting on Tuesday as council members Marty Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson were censured in a 4-3 vote. “What we see here is quite frankly, it’s an abuse of power,” said Misjuns. “This is nothing but...
Lynchburg Minnick School opens its doors to help students facing challenges
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A new school is opening in Lynchburg focused on helping students who face challenges. The Lynchburg Minnick School will begin classes on Wednesday at their new location on 12th Street. Minnick Schools are focused on educating students who need extra support because of behavioral concerns or...
Lynchburg continues its cleanup efforts post-Debby
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– Tropical storm Debby has made its way through Lynchburg, and while the storm itself has passed, the cleanup efforts have gotten started. Fortunately, the city was spared from worse damage, with the majority of the trouble coming from outages. “So, we were pretty fortunate in the city, we didn’t have a lot […]
Aug. 16-18, 2024 Lynchburg Area Weekend Family-Friendly Events
Welcome to the weekend update from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid! Before every weekend, we share the top family-friendly events in the Lynchburg area and beyond. There's no time like now to make family memories!. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the summer!
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