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Chaos erupts at Lynchburg City Council meetings
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — An explosive evening at City Hall ended with two council members, Martin Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson, being censured and community members blasting city leaders. Order appeared to be lost during a City Council special meeting as council members verbally sparred and community members yelled on.
Student Guide for Hospital Clinical Rotations - Blue Ridge EMS Council (2024)
Home » Training » Student Guide for Hospital Clinical Rotations. The objective of the clinical guide is to provide regional EMS studentswith the necessary information on completing their clinical hours at the hospital. Thisbook provides specific information on preparing a student for their clinical hours. Hospital Clinical Sites.
Lynchburg opens new Minnick School for students with developmental disabilities
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some students' first day of school Wednesday will be at a brand-new specialty school in Lynchburg: the Minnick School. The school focuses on students with developmental disabilities from five to 22-years-old who need extra attention to succeed. Lynchburg City Schools asked Encircle, the organization that...
Lynchburg police address concerning social media comments
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Police Department responded Tuesday after a social media user posted comments that appeared to be threatening in relation to a city council meeting. LPD detectives said they promptly made contact with the person posting the comments, who was determined to be a 24-year-old...
Scoggins Dominates 2024 LWS Open as Innova Shines for Pro Worlds
Team Innova delivered a standout performance at the 2024 LWS Open, highlighted by Ohn Scoggins' victory in the FPO and Calvin Heimburg's strong 2nd place finish in the MPO. Scoggins claimed her second Elite win of the year, maintaining her momentum heading into the imminent 2024 PDGA Pro World Championships. Notably, all four Innova athletes in the MPO secured spots in the top 10, showcasing the team's competitive edge as they gear up for major competition.
Northern Lights could be visible Tuesday morning
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some folks across Virginia were able to see the Northern Lights very early Monday morning!. The colors were more vivid than forecast. But, the best auroras usually are a surprise. The aurora forecast for Monday night and Tuesday morning is for a G4 magnetic storm....
Virginia Department of Corrections unveils new inmate literacy program to reduce recidivism
The program, which will be self-paced and taught by certified inmate tutors, will allow inmates to learn to read with the goal of transitioning into a GED program. Recent data shows those who are released from VADOC custody with a GED re-offend 16.9% of the time, compared to 18.2% for the rest of the prison population.
Virginia DMV launches new motorcycle safety campaign
A new Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles advertising campaign is seeking to encourage motorcycle riders to take advantage of safety training courses offered through the Virginia Rider Training Program. The program offers comprehensive courses for riders at all levels, improving essential riding techniques and safety skills in a controlled environment....
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