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Reserve your tickets for the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home starting Wednesday!
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET). — ABC 13 is excited to announce tickets go on sale for our 2024 St. Jude Dream Home starting Wednesday, May 22nd. Tickets are $100, and all the money we raise goes straight to the children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital who are fighting cancer and other illnesses.
Lynchburg judge advances second-degree murder case in Ma'Kayvia Cabell's shooting
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg judge is moving forward with the charge against a man who was arrested after the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Ma’Kayvia Cabell back in February. Keon Palmer is charged with second-degree murder. The Lynchburg Senior Assistant Commonwealth Attorney presented evidence that helped paint...
'All you see is cyclists:' Storming of Thunder Ridge bike ride returns to Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg, get ready, the Storming of Thunder Ridge is back. On Sunday, over 500 cyclists will ride anywhere from 27 to 100 miles in the John Bell Memorial Ride to benefit the YMCA. After 15 years in charge, this will be organizer Paula Dahl's last...
Cancer patients speak out about Centra's transition to new cancer clinic
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It's been one month since Centra opened a new cancer center in Lynchburg, and patients are learning to live with their new normal. "We weren't sure what we were stepping into," said Centra patient Jack Mangus. "I was definitely a ball of nerves," Sarah Hudson,...
Traffic alert: Temporary lane closure on portion of Fort Avenue
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Attention Lynchburg drivers!. According to the Department of Public Works, on Thursday from 8:30 a.m., through 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, an outside lane closure will occur in the vicinity of 4704 Fort Avenue. This is to accommodate Verizon replacing a defective pole. A flagging operation...
Lynchburg Public Library opening new branch on 12th Street
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– The Lynchburg Public Library is opening a new satellite branch on 12th Street on Saturday, June 8. The new branch will become the library’s Downtown Branch and will be located in the former Visitor Center on the 200 block of 12th Street behind the Community Market. According to the city, this decision has been in development for several months as the library continues to work to meet the community’s needs.
Tips on Cyber Safety for You and Your Family with Freedom First
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — If you were hacked by a spam message would you know what to do in time to protect yourself? If not, Freedom First is giving us the rundown on each step to keep us in the clear of scams and fraud. Kaci found out methods you can use to stay ahead of being a victim.
Liberty softball roars past #25 Charlotte in NCAA opener, 6-3
ATHENS, Ga. (WSET) — Liberty used a five-run fourth inning to gain an advantage on No. 25 Charlotte on the way to a 6-3 victory over the 49ers in game one of the 2024 NCAA Athens Regional, Friday at Jack Turner Stadium. Today's game was moved up two hours...
Foster parent inquiries down 40% in Virginia, but you can help
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - May is National Foster Care Month. As interest in fostering declines across the commonwealth, United Methodist Family Services of Virginia is spreading knowledge about the process of becoming a foster parent. UMFS is a nonprofit that provides community-based services for kinship families, foster care, adoption and...
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