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College students around Central Virginia graduate
(WSET) — It's graduation season in Central Virginia and we want to highlight some of our students' accomplishments!. Averett University in Danville held its commencement ceremony Saturday morning where more than 200 students graduated. More than 400 students received their degrees during Roanoke College's graduation. Radford University also had...
Danville Utilities: Power restored in multiple areas of Pittsylvania County
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– Danville Utilities reports the substation is back in service. If you still do not have power, then call our power outage hotline: 434-773-8300. – DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– Danville Utilities says they are working to restore power throughout areas in Pittsylvania County. According to their Facebook page, the power outage is currently affecting […]
God's Pit Crew Race Night canceled Saturday at South Boston Speedway for rainy weather
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WSET) — The God's Pit Crew Race at South Boston Speedway on Saturday night has been canceled due to weather. The annual event benefitting local first responders isn't completely off the table, though; the South Boston Speedway said the race is just postponed a week to May 11.
2 VA Men Split Lottery Ticket, One Purchased In Loudoun County
Sharing is caring for two Virginia men, each $122,500 richer before taxes.Darrell Terry, of South Boston, and Lou Malfi, of Leesburg, won the tickets in the Cash 5 on Feb. 28, with EZ Match drawing.Terry bought his winning ticket at Blue Ridge Tobacco & Candle, located at 1024 Bill Tuck Highway…
New plans for new Danville school
(Danville) — Danville’s newest elementary school is about to get a lot bigger. The Danville School Board Thursday adopted an updated Comprehensive Agreement with Branch Builds, the company that is building Arnett Heights Elementary School to replace G.L.H. Johnson. Superintendent Doctor Angela Hairston says the new agreement calls for the design and construction of a...
Parent alleges unfair treatment at Danville restaurant, attorney denies claims
DANVILLE, Va. – One parent is speaking out after she claims her son’s group with special needs was treated unfairly when she said they weren’t served at a downtown restaurant. The restaurant’s attorney said that’s not the case. Parent Stacy Ingram wasn’t there to witness...
Central Virginia area schools detail plan to get off federal support list
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — 247 schools made the Virginia Department of Education's schools in need of federal support list, under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The goal is to close the achievement gap for Virginia's most at-risk students. This year the criteria was updated to include learning loss as school performance criteria and higher performance targets in reading and math.
Power restored to hundreds in Danville after lightning strikes transformer
UPDATE: 5/2 7:56 A.M. DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — After lightning hit a substation transformer leaving more than 2,000 customers without power on April 30, Danville Utilities says service has been restored. Anyone still facing an outage is encouraged to call the outage hotline at 434-773-8300. — UPDATE 11:23 P.M. DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– Danville Utilities crews […]
Baseball Recap: Roxboro Community picks up tenth straight win at home
Roxboro Community put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Vance Charter Knights a 10-0 shutout. Give Roxboro Community's pitching crew some credit: that's the team's fourth straight shutout. Carver Pleasant made a splash while hitting and...
Virginia public school enrollment is down. Where are the students going?
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia’s public school enrollment numbers have been down compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Virginia Department of Education's website:. 2019-20: 1,298,083. 2020-21: 1,252,752. 2021-22: 1,251,970. 2022-23: 1,263,342. 2023-24: 1,261,962. Most school systems took a big hit during the 2021-2022 school year. That tracks...
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