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Tracking rain to start your week, cooler and drier weather for the rest of the week
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — After a toasty weekend, things are changing quickly as we go into the workweek. The sunshine starts your morning today, but we're going to be seeing clouds rolling in quickly. The heat you felt over the weekend will be easing after the cold front on Sunday. That means afternoon highs will be in the low 80s today, with showers and storms starting to fire up midday.
36-Year-Old, Dana Plummer Arrested After Deadly 2-State Crime Spree: Stabbing, Kidnapping, Fatal Crash Involving 3 Children
Virginia Man Arrested After Stabbing Ex-Wife and Kidnapping Three Children. Amber Alert Issued for Dana Plummer Following Violent Attack and Abduction. According to True Crime News, a 36-year-old man, Dana Plummer, was arrested after a violent series of events that happened in two states. On August 14, Plummer allegedly stabbed his ex-wife and her 12-year-old daughter in Virginia Beach. Both were taken to the hospital and are now stable. After the stabbing, Dana Plummer took his three young children, including a 1-year-old baby. An Amber Alert was issued, and police started looking for him.
Pups on the Pitch Returns for Match Against Radford on Sunday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Aug. 17, 2024) – The West Virginia University women’s soccer team continues its opening-weekend homestand when it welcomes Radford to Morgantown on Sunday, Aug. 18. Kickoff inside Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Sunday’s match will be the team’s annual Pups on...
Festival of India celebrates Roanoke’s diversity
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Elmwood Park was transformed on Saturday to welcome back the annual Festival of India. The festival lasted four hours and showcased numerous Indian vendors, food, and dancing. The India Heritage Society has put on the event annually since 2007 and says they love seeing the...
This 85-year-old mom co-signed her daughter's student loan years ago. Now she fears the lender may take her house
Many people who borrow private student loans are required to get a co-signer, a requirement that can spread the pain if repayment becomes a challenge. "It's very, very difficult to get off of the loan if you are a co-signer," said Anna Anderson, a staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center. "We've seen how this can destroy families."
Transfer QB Collin Schlee is taking full advantage of his final season at Virginia Tech
Following spring camp, Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry was met with a dilemma: he had no experienced backup quarterback behind Kyron Drones. Following the transfer of Dylan Wittke to Minnesota, Virginia Tech exited spring camp with just two scholarship quarterbacks on campus – Drones and freshman Pop Watson – with another set to enroll over the summer in South Florida three-star Davi Belfort.
Two dead after being struck by vehicle in Augusta County
WEYERS CAVE — Virginia State Police said two pedestrians were struck and killed by a van Saturday night in Augusta County. The incident took place shortly before 9:30 p.m. near the Valley Pike Farm Market in the 3400 block of Lee Highway (U.S. 11), just south of Fadley Road. Two unidentified people died at...
Virginia Tech Football 2024 Positional Breakdown: Defensive Line
One area that Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry and his staff addressed in the transfer portal was along the defensive line. Along with some key additions, the Hokies got retainment and returned some talent from their 2023 roster. Over the last two months, the Hokies improved along the defensive...
Sunday brings another round of storms; a treat arrives for next week!
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Happy Sunday!. You'll need the low beams if you're up bright and early on Sunday as we should see another good coverage of some fog, once that burns off it's more of the same. More scattered showers and storms develop as we head into the...
Virginia Tech football opponent using very unique offensive strategy entering 2024
Two weeks from today, the Virginia Tech football team will kick off their season in Nashville against SEC foe Vanderbilt. Head coach Clark Lea is looking to rebuild the Commodores in the vaunted SEC with a ton of powerhouse programs and it doesn't get easier with Texas and Oklahoma joining the conference this season.
Severe Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds, Tornado Threat to Eastern Virginia
Richmond, VA – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield, VA, has issued a slight risk alert (level 2/5) for severe thunderstorms across much of eastern Virginia today, including the possibility of tornadoes. The primary threat stems from damaging wind gusts, though the NWS warns that a brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
Severe storms bring heavy winds, flooding to DC area Sunday
Severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rain put portions of the District, Maryland and Virginia under warnings throughout Sunday evening. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch, as well as a flash flood warnings for portions of the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas through 10 p.m. Sunday night. Ongoing Flash Flood Warnings impacting the region were cancelled just before 11 p.m.
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