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CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– VDOT reports the car crash causing delays on BUS US-460 in Campbell County has been cleared. The east left lane has been reopened at this time. CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers can expect delays on BUS US-460 in Campbell County due to a crash near Waterlick Rd.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect. According to LPD, the individual is the suspect in a forgery and grand larceny. LPD has not provided information as to where or when these crimes took place. If you...

The odds of defeating Glenvar High School, James River High School, Ridgeview High School, Gate City High School, and Bruton High School by any other team besides Appomattox were slim and none, and slap just left the room. The whole approach of coaching Appomattox High School volleyball changed after Appomattox...

LYNCHBURG, Va. – With more snow predicted this winter than last, crews are getting an early start on preparations. VDOT Superintendent for Timberlake Area Headquarters Mark Crouch and his fellow transportation workers will be making salt brine and working around the clock to monitor roads when the snowflakes start falling.

Appomattox kicked off the holiday season on Sunday with the 30th Annual Christmas Parade. At dusk, the lighting ceremony was held in Courtland Festival Park. Attendees said they were glad it was not really cold or raining, and that it was a great day to spend with the family to get more into the holiday spirit. Huck Adams said his favorite thing was seeing Santa Claus.

Chelsea Steiniger's notorious criminal record in Central Virginia has become a riveting example of the challenges faced by the criminal justice system. With 63 arrests to her name, the 31-year-old's array of charges, including identity theft and drug possession, has made her a frequent face in the Buckingham County Circuit Court. Her recent proceedings involved 21 charges, while she also faced a separate DUI charge in Albemarle County, where her nonchalant courtroom attitude was noted as she was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Nestled in the historical heart of Appomattox County, Virginia, Clover Hill Village stands as a living history museum, offering a glimpse into the 1800s life. Operated by the Appomattox County Historical Society, this six-acre recreation includes authentic buildings like a log cabin, chapel, schoolhouse, and a blacksmith shop, all meticulously preserved. Visitors are transported back to a time when the original village thrived along the Richmond-Lynchburg Stagecoach Road, playing a pivotal role during the Civil War era. Open seasonally, the village invites exploration and learning through guided tours that delve into the community’s heritage.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Lynchburg is getting a “superfruit bowl shop.”. Playa Bowls is scheduled to open in Lynchburg Saturday, December 9 at 11 a.m. at 3411 Candlers Mountain Road in the West End portion of the River Ridge Mall. The shop will offer free bowls to the first...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of lynchburg..

Appomattox County is inching closer to universal broadband connection thanks to Firefly Fiber and Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC). At the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors meeting held Nov. 20, CVEC Key Accounts Representative Galen Creekmore gave an update on the project, including plans for another Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) Grant in 2024. The county and Firefly first partnered on a large state-funded regional grant in 2022.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It's another cold start to the day, with temperatures well below freezing for Thursday. We won't see any records, but it will warm up a bit faster today. The sunshine will be abundant all day, with temperatures back in the 50s this afternoon. We'll drop...

Appomattox Youth Sports (AYS) awarded its first “BOOYAH” award in honor of the late Lee Scruggs, a longtime supporter of AYS who served as its president and passed away on Aug. 1 at age 52. Scruggs also served as Commissioner of AYS Baseball and Basketball. According to a...

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg Police can’t wait to move into their new headquarters. Chief Ryan Zuidema and his team have been anticipating move-in day for some time and they will still have to wait until February 2025 to officially move in. On Thursday, Zuidema was joined by the...

On November 14, Lynchburg City Schools hosted the first Custodial School of Distinction Awards. The event recognized custodial teams for their contributions to clean and safe school environments. Staff, community members, and students attended the ceremony. E. C. Glass High School won the secondary level award, led by head custodian Gretta Ford. The award, also known as the Golden Dustpan Award, acknowledges schools with excellent sanitation and maintenance standards.

Here is a PARTIAL list of the 2023-24 Appomattox High School winter sports schedule. For the FULL schedule, purchase a copy of the Nov. 29 edition of the Times Virginian. 12/13 at Amherst (5:30/7 p.m.) 12/15 at Gretna (5:30/7 p.m.) 12/19 Altavista (5:30/7 p.m.) 12/21 Amherst (5:30/7 p.m.) 12/28 Brookville...

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Humane Society will be hosting a three-day, $50 adoption special to help their furry friends find warm and cozy homes this holiday season. The ‘Here Comes Santa Paws’ special will be held from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, shelter officials said. All pets will be $50 to adopt, excluding VIP pets.

Mary Pope Hutson, who has been interim president, was involved in the movement that helped keep the school open eight years ago. She's also the first alumna to lead the school. The post Sweet Briar College names new president appeared first on Cardinal News.

In this article, we explore four exceptional Chinese restaurants located in Lynchburg. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments? If you have, we encourage you to share your experiences in the comments section below:

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Santa brought the new babies at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg a Christmas surprise on Thursday. He dropped off handmade stockings for the babies to nestle up in and the mothers were so excited. Many of the mothers just had the baby within the last...

• Lynchburg, Virginia is experiencing extremely cold temperatures in the morning, possibly close to record cold. • Temperatures will warm up to the mid-40s in the afternoon with sunny skies.