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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The driver of a 2015 Nissan Altima contacted police and is cooperating after a Saturday night hit-and-run along Ardmore Drive in Lynchburg that left a woman injured. The 38-year-old woman had critical injuries. No updates on her condition were released. Charges are currently pending.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Police (LPD) are looking for a driver who hit a woman and took off on Saturday. Police responded to the 1000 block of Ardmore Drive on Saturday, July 2 for a call of a woman hit by a car. When they arrived, they found a 38-year-old with serious injuries. Police say she was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – United States Army veteran Bill Eubank spent this Fourth of July alone. His wife, Barbara, died in 2019 after 43 years of marriage. The 84-year-old said he just wanted to be isolated in his own home. “I didn’t want to get out on the road and...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Thousands came together to celebrate the country in the Hill City at the Celebrate America event at Thomas Road Baptist Church. It was a night of food, music, activities for the whole family, and of course, fireworks. Some residents attending the event commented on how...

Talk about a party with a purpose, the first ever SHOPO Nation Music Festival is a perfect mix of local artists, area vendors and resources the area needs to know about. Emily visits Forest to find out more.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police department is investigating a hit and run that involved a pedestrian Saturday night. Officers were called to the 1000-block of Ardmore Drive for a woman who had been struck by a vehicle around 9:45 p.m., police say. A 38-year-old female with serious injuries...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Lynchburg Police responded around 10:30 p.m. Saturday to 4649 Alabama Avenue for a report of a stabbing, and found a 35-year-old with leg wounds. He was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. Lynchburg Police say Sheldon Lydell Page, Jr., 28 of Shipman, was arrested and...

COME JOIN US ON THE RIVERFRONT IN LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA. When you have a city set along with bodies of water such as the James River, you’ll find a community that builds their culture and activities around enjoying the beautiful waterfront, and LYH is no exception! Surrounding the historic river, you’ll find businesses and local activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Here are a few ideas.

Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures in the Lynchburg District in the coming week. Work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics contain new/updated information. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org. District-wide activities:. Crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but...

The weather was perfect and the skies were filled with a display of brilliant fireworks at Wintergreen Resort this past Sunday night. It’s part of their annual 4th of July celebration that’s been going on for years. BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura has been photographing the event each...

CONCORD, Va. (WSET) — The Concord Parade on Sunday featured hundreds of parents, children, families, firemen, and police officers who were there to celebrate America's Independence. The parade has been taking place for more than 50 years. Many were quick to share why this day is so important to...

LYNCHBURG, Va. – For the first time in the nation’s history, a Black woman now sits on the United States Supreme Court – Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in Thursday after Justice Stephen Breyer retired. Aharown Campbell, an aspiring attorney, told us how this moment impacted him.

FOREST, Va. (WSET) — A holiday tradition for Hill City, the Poplar Forest historical retreat held its annual Independence Day celebration Monday afternoon. Alyson Ramsey, CEO of Poplar Forest, said they've put on this event every July 04 since 1986. She said the best part is seeing family and...

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg police have charged a man for impersonating a police officer in a stabbing investigation. On Saturday around 10:30 p.m., officers were called to Alabama Avenue for a stabbing. A man, 35, was found with several stab wounds to his leg. He was taken to the...

------------------ Just after 8 Saturday morning, Lynchburg Police received a call about a small child walking alone in the 2800-block of Linkhorne Road. The child is a male, possibly 3 to 4 years old, wearing gray shorts and a blue, sleeveless shirt. His ability to communicate is limited and officers are continuing attempts to locate his caretaker at this time.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The mother of a lost boy was located Saturday morning after Lynchburg Police received a call around 8 am this morning about a small child walking alone in the 2800 block of Linkhorne Road. LPD thanks the community for its help.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg is about to get a little sweeter. A new, late-night dessert shop is set to open soon in the Hill City – Insomnia Cookies will soon be located off the roundabout behind Sam’s Club on Ward’s Rd. A sign on the shop’s...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The driver and vehicle involved in a hit and run Saturday night were located after leaving a 38-year-old woman hospitalized. On Sunday the adult male driver contacted police and is cooperating with their investigation. Witnesses of the incident saw a white Nissan Altima strike the...

LYNCHBURG, Va. – We have an update on a story we first brought to you last week. Nine-year-old Gunner Nowell helped organize the Calaeb’s Canines event on Saturday at the Lynchburg Humane Society. Gunner’s goal was to get 16 animals adopted during the event to honor his late...