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Excessive heat watch issued for Tuesday in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 105 degrees possible. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in...
Juveniles in custody after shooting at Langview Apartments in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a malicious wounding attempt at the Langview Apartments on Yorktown Ave on Saturday, July 13. According to police, officers were dispatched at 6:59 p.m. to the apartment complex on the 2200 block of Yorktown Ave on a report of shots fire. Within minutes of the initial call, police say an adult male arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Peyton Sellers sweeps South Boston Twin 65s
For the second time this season two-time NASCAR national champion and six-time South Boston Speedway champion Peyton Sellers has swept a twinbill at South Boston Speedway. Sellers won both races of the twin 65-lap Sentara Health Late Model Stock Car Division races that headlined Saturday night’s Boone Tractor Race Night presented by Billy’s A/C Service event at South Boston Speedway to run his season win total at South Boston Speedway to five on the season.
How the heat can impact your mood and sleeping habits
ROANOKE, Va. – While temperatures rise, so can your stress levels and chances of getting irritable. “You know, you get hungry; you get a little angry. The heat is definitely going to be very similar to you,” Robert Johnson, a family nurse practitioner with LewisGale Physicians Internal Medicine, said.
Virginia Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Night results for July 12, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 12, 2024, results for each game:. Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 3-7-3, FB: 2. Day: 5-1-7, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings...
Virginia Tech baseball: Former Virginia Tech star Gavin Cross participates in MLB Futures Game
Former Virginia Tech outfielder Gavin Cross participated in the MLB’s All-Star Futures Game on Saturday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft went to the plate twice, reaching base once in the MLB’s showcase event for top prospects.
Virginia Tech Class of 2025 recruiting ranking soars after recent commitments
There have been a lot of things going right for the Virginia Tech football team recently, but right now the biggest success that head coach Brent Pry and his staff are having is with recruiting. They have made it a point to mend fences within the state of Virginia and they have done in the Class of 2025 with 10 of their 14 current commits from the Commonwealth.
Sunday is the start of some steamy days in the Heart of Virginia
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Sunday we really start to crank up the heat. As the ridge of heat really gets going, we'll make a run into the middle if not upper 90s across the area on our Sunday. It wouldn't shock me to see some backyards hit 100. The...
Cameron Craddock Howe running as Independent for Ward I City Council seat
Lynchburg native Cameron Craddock Howe officially announced her entry into the race for the Ward I City Council seat on Tuesday, with the goal of succeeding Councilor and former Mayor MaryJane Dolan, who decided not to seek a third term after serving eight years on council. Howe will be running...
Six killed in traffic crashes on Va. highways during July 4 holiday
RICHMOND – Preliminary data indicates six individuals lost their lives in six traffic crashes during the five-day statistical counting period designated for the July 4, 2024, holiday. Of those who died, one was a pedestrian struck in a hit-and-run crash, four were drivers and one was a passenger. The fatal crashes took place in the City of Richmond and the counties of Bedford, Charles City, Henrico and Wythe counties. Two of the fatal crashes occurred in Bedford County. During the two-day statistical counting period for July 4, 2023, traffic crashes claimed seven lives on Virginia’s highways.*
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