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Retired US Army Sergeant In Virginia Wins $958K Lottery Jackpot After 21 Years Of Service
A veteran who served in the Army for more than two decades can retire a little easier after winning a near million dollar Virginia Lottery jackpot.When Chester resident Christopher Leydic - also a veteran lotto player - saw that the Cash 5 with EZ Match game reverted to it's $200,000 starting …
Trump whistleblower-turned-Democratic House candidate accused in FEC complaint of violating federal law
EXCLUSIVE — Eugene Vindman, a Trump whistleblower-turned-Democratic congressional candidate in Virginia, is facing a Federal Election Commission complaint over his campaign’s allegedly illegal coordination with an outside group. The complaint, filed with the FEC on Wednesday by the Functional Government Initiative, calls for the agency to investigate Vindman, the Democrat’s campaign, and a political action […]
Two Arrested in Danville on Animal Abuse Charges
Two people were arrested following animal seizures in Danville last week. The Danville Police Department has arrested 37-year-old Tomara Tanya Twigg on 10 counts of no rabies vaccines and four counts of animal neglect. Her son, 18-year-old Kenneth Tate has been arrested on 36 counts of animal neglect and one...
Mass Casualty Training Held in Pittsylvania County
More than 20 local, state and federal agencies collaborated August 23 to simulate a mass casualty training exercise at Unique Industries Inc. in Blairs. Led by the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the exercise was built around a mock single shooter and simulated fatalities and injuries. The exercise follows a similar event held last summer at Gretna middle and high schools. This year, the organizing committee decided to conduct the exercise at a local business to expand the training opportunity for both law enforcement and first responders. Unique Industries provided the venue for the training, and it also gave the company an opportunity to strengthen its safety protocols, according to Deputy Billy Chaney with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Clarke Named Longwood Director of Tennis
Charlotte Clarke has been appointed as the new Director of Tennis at Longwood University. Previously an elite tennis coach at Lenoir-Rhyne, she has demonstrated her skills by successfully leading both men's and women's nationally ranked teams. Athletic Director Tim Hall expressed confidence in Clarke’s abilities to fit into Longwood’s athletic culture and achieve great results with the tennis programs.
Belmont Peanuts expands deli, warehousing
Belmont Peanuts recently completed construction on an expansion to its gourmet deli kitchen and on the addition of a secondary warehouse at 22420 Southampton Parkway in Courtland. The expansion will allow the company to provide more services to the public with great efficiency. Robert Marks IV, president of Belmont Peanuts, explained that for this growth […] The post Belmont Peanuts expands deli, warehousing appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Splendid weather continues into the weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Welcome to the weekend!. More of the same for the weekend! Saturday brings another good amount of sunshine. Just like the last few days, it will be a touch warmer than the day before. Highs on Saturday back into the lower to middle 80s for...
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview: George Wythe
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour rolls on with a stop in Wytheville and a look at the George Wythe High School football team. Brandon Harner enters his 11th season as head coach of the maroons. George Wythe wen 9-4 last season and...
Local business owners call for increased security after downtown Lynchburg shooting
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg Police Department needs your help finding the person who opened fire in a downtown restaurant and seriously injured a man. According to warrants we obtained, Lynchburg police seized a cartridge case, phone, clothing items, and a projectile during their investigation. Authorities tell us they...
2024 CUSA Championship Odds: Every team's odds to win the CUSA
The favorites to win CUSA in 2024 are the Liberty Flames (-200) -- continue reading to discover the odds for every team. Keep up with the 2024 college football season on FOX, FS1 and the FOX Sports App. CUSA 2024 Championship Odds. Below is a glance at the most up-to-date...
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...
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