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Searchers find remains believed to be missing Bedford County man

HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Search crews in Halifax County have discovered remains believed to be those of a Bedford County man who was reported missing in September. The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said last Thursday a vehicle belonging to Bryan Kast, 55, of Goode, was discovered by a landowner along a farm road on private property, off Bethel Hill Road.

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Former Lynchburg daycare worker found guilty in first of six appeal trials

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A jury found Georgia Brown guilty of assault and battery Tuesday in the first of six separate appeal trials stemming from allegations that she physically mistreated children at a Lynchburg early learning center. Brown was originally found guilty of six counts in juvenile and domestic...

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Food Inspections: Uno Mas Records 39 Violations

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Health inspectors documented 143 violations during 24 routine food establishment inspections conducted across Lynchburg and surrounding communities from October 27 through November 2, 2026. Uno Mas, located on Fifth Street in downtown Lynchburg, accounted for 39 of the week's 143 violations — more than one-quarter of...

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Lynchburg man arrested after gun recovered by security staff at Washington D.C. synagogue

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A Lynchburg man was arrested after a gun was recovered by security staff at the Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington D.C., according to Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police. Police say they responded Saturday, November 7 at approximately 10:15 a.m. to a report of a firearm being recovered...

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Amherst County grand jury adds charges in 2023 death of Avriel Hooks

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A grand jury in Amherst County has indicted Michael Perry III on two additional charges in connection with the 2023 death of his estranged wife, Avriel Hooks. Perry is charged with abduction with intent to defile and aggravated murder during an abduction, according to...

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From $8,000 to $373,000: A Look at This Week’s Lynchburg Real Estate Transactions

Lynchburg recorded 17 qualifying real estate transactions between November 2 and November 4, 2026, with sale prices ranging from $8,000 to $373,000. The week's activity included residential properties, townhomes, vacant land and commercial real estate, with the highest-priced transaction exceeding $350,000. Leading the week's sales was 225 Legacy Oaks Circle,...

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Mission Thrift to open new location in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. (WSET) — Mission Thrift announced plans to open a new location in Madison Heights in a post on its Facebook page. “We are incredibly grateful to provide a place to thrift in Madison Heights, but we are equally grateful for the opportunity to continue seeing hope restored and lives transformed, both locally and globally,” the post said.

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Veterans Day 2026: Where Veterans and Military Members Can Find Free Meals and Special Deals

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Veterans and active-duty military members will have opportunities to enjoy free meals, discounted services and other special offers Wednesday, Nov. 11, as businesses across the country recognize Veterans Day. The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) provided Lynchburg Agenda with a list of participating restaurants...

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River Ridge kicks off holiday season with Santa, carolers and live Christmas music

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg's ice rink at River Ridge will not be making a comeback this holiday season, but that doesn't mean the shopping center is skipping its Christmas celebrations. River Ridge is preparing to welcome shoppers with a lineup of holiday events, starting Friday, Nov. 13, and...

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Marty the Mailman wins top prize in Scarecrow Stroll contest in Altavista

Altavista On Track (AOT) coordinated another Scarecrow Stroll in the downtown district this past October, in which over a dozen businesses/organizations showcased their creative, family-friendly scarecrows for the lead-up to Halloween. Hundreds of votes were cast, and the winner of the 2026 Scarecrow Stroll competition is the creepy “Marty the Mailman” display at the U.S. Post Office! An Honorable Mention goes to Danny Barbour of Village Barbershop, with a significant number of write-in votes for his “Sporky” (from Toy Story) scarecrow. AOT would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to all of the businesses and organizations that participated in this year’s Scarecrow Stroll, helping create some fun, imaginative, temporary visual enhancements to the downtown scene for the fall season!

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Lynchburg City Schools data show disciplinary issues, long-term suspensions increase

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - New data from Lynchburg City Schools show the number of disciplinary issues rose by about 500 compared with this time last year, according to school board documents. That’s a nearly 20% increase. Long-term suspensions and expulsion referrals also rose, from 60 last year to 165...

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Dec. 18 - Jan. 1 Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for 2026

Nov. 27 - Dec. 3 Lynchburg Area Holiday and Christmas Events for 2026 - The first of our December weekly event guides!. Dec. 4 - Dec. 10 Lynchburg Area Holiday and Family Fun Events for 2026 - The second of our December weekly event guides!. Dec. 11 - Dec. 17...

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Ball raises funds for shelter

More than $20,000 was raised during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October to help renovate Mahalia’s Place, a domestic violence shelter that serves Charlotte, Lunenburg, Halifax and Mecklenburg counties. The […]

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Volleyball Roundup: Auburn, Appomattox Co. earn region championships

ROANOKE, Va. – More region champions were crowned Tuesday night on the high school volleyball courts. We had multiple local teams in action. In Region 1C, Auburn defeated Eastern Montgomery 3-0. The Mustangs who are having an historic season, showed fight in the opening set before the Eagles closed the door in the second and third set.

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Lamanna Sees Growth Opportunities in Lynchburg, Danville as He Begins New Banking Chapter

LYNCHBURG, Va. — After spending much of his banking career with BB&T and its successor, Truist, Steve Lamanna saw an opportunity to make a change — one that would allow him to continue working with businesses in the region he has called home for more than two decades.

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