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LPD charges man after allegedly violating protective order, attacking woman with knifeLYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Police in Lynchburg took a man into custody after he allegedly attacked a woman with a knife early Monday morning. On June 10 just after 2 a.m., Lynchburg officers responded to a burglary in the 1300 block of Fort Manor Drive. When officers arrived, they allegedly found 30-year-old Shaquielle O’Neil Booker, from Lynchburg, attacking a woman with a knife.Lynchburg, VA3 hours ago
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New 'Craveables' ice cream store-front opens in LynchburgLYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — There's a new place to get a sweet treat in the hill city and it's open on Lakeside Drive. But, this is much more than an average ice cream store, it's helping change lives. Craveables hires people with intellectual disabilities and helps teach them valuable...Lynchburg, VA8 hours ago
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Man arrested after Amherst County school fentanyl scare pleads guilty to firearm chargeAMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A man who was arrested back in December 2023 after a fentanyl scare at Central Elementary School pleaded guilty to a firearm charge in court on June 10. The incident started when seven students at the school shared gummies from a plastic bag that...3 hours ago
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Mild and sunny start to the week, very little rain in the forecast for the weekLYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Monday morning is starting off a tad cool, with temperatures dropping to the 50s. We'll still see a steady warmup to the low 80s in the afternoon, with a mix of clouds and sunshine again. The cold front on Sunday helped to bring these temperatures down, but we're only going to enjoy these cooler conditions through Tuesday.Lynchburg, VA8 hours ago
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Campbell County home heavily damaged by Sunday morning fireCAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — One Campbell County home was heavily damaged by fire early Sunday. The Altavista Fire Company responded to a reported structure fire just after midnight on Halseys Bridge Road. Arriving units found a two-story wooden frame home that was heavily engulfed in flames. Crews worked...1 day ago
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‘You’ve Got a Friend’ event in Lynchburg connecting law enforcement with communityLYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)— The You’ve Got a Friend Foundation and the City of Lynchburg are hosting their “You’ve Got a Friend” event starting at the Lynchburg City Stadium on Saturday, June 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will kick off with a...Lynchburg, VA3 days ago
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Search continues for missing Amherst woman; family holds search partyAMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A dedicated group of community members and family of Elsie Wiggington came together to pass out flyers and search the area near her property in an effort to find the missing woman Saturday, June 8. The search party met at the Food Lion in Amherst...1 day ago
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Second Stage ‘Rockin you Through the Decades’ in Summer Concert SeriesAMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Second Stage in Amherst County announced their schedule for a Summer Concert Series to celebrate 10 years of service to the community, starting on Friday, June 14. The series, ‘Rockin Through the Decades,’ will be a fun representation of the changes in musical genres and...22 hours ago
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Lynchburg Museum gets new lookLynchburg, VA2 days ago
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Cool mornings into next weekLYNCHBURG, Va — We’ll be able to enjoy cool mornings before we see a big warmup toward the middle of June. We begin Saturday morning with 50s at sunrise. The afternoon is warm and dry with a west breeze. Gusts are near 20 mph. Highs reach the mid-80s.Lynchburg, VA2 days ago
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39th annual James River Batteau Festival ready for exploration send-offLYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– Lynchburg Parks and Recreation invites the public to celebrate the launching of the 39th annual James River Batteau Festival on Percival’s Island on Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This annual boat launch sends boating enthusiasts on an eight-day journey as a part...Lynchburg, VA2 days ago
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Tracking one last gasp of scattered storms Thursday before humidity levels drop offROANOKE, Va. – We’re tracking a very slow-moving front that will help trigger occasionally scattered showers and thunderstorms Thursday. The first chance for scattered showers will be prior to 1 or 2 p.m. in areas near and west of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Once these storms make the...Lynchburg, VA4 days ago
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Lynchburg interactive aquarium to host summer campsLYNCHBURG, Va. – As school comes to an end and summer kicks off, parents are looking for ways to keep their kids entertained. SeaQuest is an interactive zoo and aquarium in Lynchburg that might be able to solve your problem with weekly summer camps. From birds to capybaras to...Lynchburg, VA2 days ago
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Virginian ReviewKiera Lowman Wins 4th Consecutive State TitleFor the fourth consecutive time in a row, sophom*ore Kiera Lowman has won the state title in Virginia. Smoking the competition, Lowman was the only female runner in the girls 3200-Meter Run who came in under 11 minutes, and with plenty of time to spare! The state meet was held at Liberty University in Lynchburg, […]The post Kiera Lowman Wins 4th Consecutive State Title appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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Lynchburg School Board votes to adopt new transgender policyThe Lynchburg School Board voted Tuesday evening to adopt a new transgender student policy. The policy passed, with a 6-3 vote. The policy says students should use bathrooms or locker rooms based on their sex assigned at birth, unless their parents opt-out to give their child access to a “sex-separated” facility.Lynchburg, VA5 days ago
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Lynchburg City Schools could be getting $74M from the state for the next school yearLYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg City Schools are planning to give their staff a raise this upcoming year, and now it looks like they have some extra help to get that done. On Thursday night the Lynchburg City School Board held a special meeting to discuss how much more money they could be getting from the state than they expected at first.Lynchburg, VA3 days ago
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VSP seeking driver after hit-and-run crash in Campbell Co. leaves 2 seriously injuredCAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police is asking the community for help trying to find the driver of a pickup who they suspect was involved in a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday in Campbell County. VSP said the crash happened on Brookneal Highway at the intersection with Brown's...3 days ago
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Liberty University hosting first-ever Summer Science CampLYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– Liberty University’s Department of Biology and Chemistry is hosting its first Summer Science Camp for incoming freshman and local high school students from June 24 to 28. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., campers will participate in two sessions where they can try various activities...Lynchburg, VA2 days ago
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