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CRIME & SAFETY
New Amherst Police Chief has plans for more community engagement events
AMHERST, Va. (WSET) — The new Amherst Police Chief is speaking out for the first time since he was appointed last week. Ryan Watts took the place of Bobby Shiflett. He said he views being chief as a calling and said he feels ready to serve. One change he...
LRC Chair suggests media coverage of arrested, jailed City Council candidate is race-based
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — When a Republican Lynchburg City Council candidate was arrested and charged with stalking and filming someone without consent, ABC13 worked to cover the story. Rodney Hubbard, the candidate endorsed by the Lynchburg Republican Committee, is running for the Ward 2 seat in Lynchburg. But the...
Lynchburg family falls victim to elder financial fraud
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Larry’s law went into effect in Virginia on July 1, providing additional protection for seniors against financial fraud. In 2023, Virginia was one of the states hit hardest by elder financial abuse. Over 2,000 complaints were made with victims reporting over $90 million stolen.
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