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Judge rules in favor of Lynchburg in gender discrimination lawsuit by former firefighter
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A judge has ruled in favor of the City of Lynchburg after a former firefighter claimed she was demoted and discriminated against based on her gender. Mary Shumate, a former firefighter for the City of Lynchburg, reported discriminatory treatment and a hostile work environment based on her gender, as well as retaliation for reporting gender discrimination. Shumate's complaint described discriminatory treatment from her superiors and a retaliatory investigation that led to her demotion.
VDOT throws ‘kitchen sink’ at Route 60 problems in Buckingham
The numbers keep going up. Year to year, no matter what traffic study gets done, the amount of accidents at the intersection of Route 60 and Route 632 in Buckingham County continues to rise. The latest example involved a Longwood student who had to be airlifted to get her injuries treated. “Since I’ve been on […] The post VDOT throws ‘kitchen sink’ at Route 60 problems in Buckingham appeared first on Farmville.
Concord fire crews respond to car crashes on Wednesday
CONCORD, Va. (WSET) — Crews with the Concord Volunteer Fire Department were out and about Wednesday responding to multiple car crashes in the area. CVFD said crews were first dispatched around 7:30 in the morning for a crash involving two cars on the Mt. Athos to 460W exit ramp.
New warrants shed light into murder investigation on Kemper Street
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — ABC13 has obtained new warrants that shed light on the murder investigation on Kemper Street in Lynchburg. According to three sets of newly obtained warrants, the Lynchburg Police Department has impounded three cars that they believe are connected to the murder of Bolden Eubanks. Below...
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...
Morning fog lifts to bring needed sunshine and drier weather, rain arrives for weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — After several soggy days, the weather is turning just a tad today. We'll be able to warm up to the upper 70s and low 80s, with only a slim chance for a shower or storm. Most of the day should be dry with only a light breeze.
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,...
Several smoke shops in Madison Heights hit with search warrants, officials say
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. (WSET) — The Amherst County Sheriff's Office served several smoke shops with search warrants on Monday, after a two-month undercover investigation. The sheriff’s office searched four different vape shops in the Madison Heights area, including Pipedream Paradise and Tobacco & Vape. The office launched an investigation two months ago after kids started getting sick at school and officials saw an increase in vaping and THC vape pens.
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