Tyro
LATEST NEWS
‘Give us some help’: Legacy at Imperial Village residents push for improvements
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Residents at a Richmond apartment complex say they will continue to ask for improvements and better communication with property managers. “Where do we start? You know, elevators are still an issue. The city was in here. They’ve been very responsive this time. [The city] cited them for the three elevators that were down,” said Janet Smith, former president of the Legacy at Imperial Village tenants association.
Mosby sought city funding for her nonprofit amid mayoral campaign
Richmond mayoral candidate Michelle Mosby wrote an April 3 email to city council advocating for more funding for Help Me Help You Foundation, a nonprofit she’s run since 2008. The email was sent about a month before council approved Richmond’s nearly $3 billion budget for the new fiscal year....
Plaintiff in Liberty University discrimination case speaks out
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Liberty University is at the center of a federal lawsuit after allegedly firing a woman because she’s transgender. The suit was filed by ACLU Virginia and Butler Curwood on behalf of the former employee. Ellenor Zinski says she was fired from her I.T. job with Liberty roughly a month after telling […]
Staunton puppet show adapts Edgar Allan Poe short story
STAUNTON — When Davey White first read Edgar Allan Poe’s short story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," the two main characters — the narrator and C. Auguste Dupin — inspired him to create a play. White is a playwright and performer who taught at Temple and Rowan universities before he and...
Autopsy of a disastrous Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority meeting
STAUNTON – A crowd gathered outside of the Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (SRHA) maintenance building. The authority’s Board of Commissioners called a special meeting Tuesday. Both residents and employees came to address the commission. The meeting began at noon. Within the first five minutes, the public comment devolved into multiple heated conversations between...
Chadwell more comfortable entering year two at Liberty
A year ago, Liberty was preparing to embark on a journey for the ages. The Flames would have a perfect regular season, win the CUSA Championship, and advance to a New Year’s Six bowl game in the Fiesta Bowl. And all of that was under a first-year head coach.
Q&A with Liberty AD Ian McCaw Part 3: Men’s basketball, baseball, coaching changes
We had the privilege of speaking with Liberty Athletic Director Ian McCaw at length about the state of the Liberty Athletic program. We delved into a vast array of topics, focusing on the athletic program’s first year in Conference USA and the numerous changes within the college athletic landscape. We also touched on several topics surrounding Liberty football, men’s basketball, baseball and other programs on the Mountain.
Simmering in the heat again today, with more rain on the way this weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The afternoon will bring more of the same heat and humidity we faced on Wednesday, with temperatures soaring to the mid 90s. The heat index is still our biggest concern, with some spots likely to get near 100 degrees or hotter. Sunshine starts the morning, but a few showers and storms are likely in the afternoon.
Flames enter second season of Chadwell era with opening of fall camp
LYNCHBURG, Va. – It’s time to get back to work for our local colleges with the start of fall camp. No exception on the mountain where Liberty starts its second season under the helm of head coach Jamey Chadwell, which brings a level of comfort. Energy was high...
Source: Waynesboro teachers rely on Amazon wish lists, but now told to take them down
Teachers are angry after being asked to take down Amazon wish lists for their classrooms in Waynesboro Public Schools. A WPS administrator said he thinks it boils down to confusion over the school system’s policy. An email sent to educators dated July 8 asked teachers to send their lists...
'Painful chapter': Lynchburg judge sentences last Fifth & Federal riot case
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A judge sentenced the last 2020 Fifth and Federal riot case on Wednesday. William Shanks will spend the next four months in jail and begin paying pack about $46,000 in restitution. About four years have passed since protestors made their way to Fifth and Federal,...
17-year-old illegal immigrant stabs another in the chest with boxcutter in Forest: Sheriff
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — One man is in the hospital after he was stabbed with a boxcutter in Forest on Wednesday evening, according to firefighters. Fire officials said that around 6:00 p.m., a man who had been stabbed was dropped off at the Forest Volunteer Fire Department. According...
Fishersville motorcycle crash under investigation
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta County Fire-Rescue and Virginia State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a UPS truck in Fishersville on Wednesday morning. At the intersection of Jefferson Highway (Route 250) and Payne Landing Lane, a motorcycle and a UPS truck collided with each...
Over 20 Martinsville students got the opportunity to work a paid internship this summer
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Martinsville Public Schools seniors and recent grads got to work a paid internship. Students each received up to $2,000 this summer and worked at least 160 hours. There were a number of jobs offered, from working in the lab at the Virginia Museum of Natural History to building theater sets.
Jeb Burton Racing at South Boston Speedway in Late Model Twinbill on August 3
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Jeb Burton is set to race at his hometown South Boston Speedway this Saturday, competing in the twin 75-lap Late Model Stock Car races. This appearance marks Burton's second Late Model event this season, driving the No. 27 Chevrolet. He expressed excitement about returning to his local track, emphasizing the personal significance of the event with friends and family present. Burton aims to enjoy the race and potentially celebrate his upcoming 32nd birthday with a win, noting previous success in the series.