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Neighbors skeptical as Region 2000 votes to move forward with landfill expansion plan

Va. (WSET) — Household trash from Lynchburg, Campbell, Appomattox and Nelson counties all goes to the Livestock Road Landfill. But the facility is running out of room and is set to reach capacity by 2029. Region 2000 voted in an online special meeting Tuesday to expand the landfill, a...

Campbell County, VA · 19h

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The Best Apple Pie In Virginia Is Hiding Inside This Unassuming Country Store

Somewhere in Monroe, Virginia, there’s a white-painted brick building with a red-striped awning that holds a secret so good, it almost feels unfair to the rest of the state. Woodruff’s Cafe and Pie Shop is that secret, and once you find it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Monroe, VA · 3d

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Valley of the Seven Stars Music Festival won’t return to Nelson County farm

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Valley of the Seven Stars Music Festival will not return to Oak Ridge Farm after two years at the Nelson County property. Host artist GRiZ said the farm’s ties to slavery played a role in his decision. GRiZ announced the change in a...

Nelson County, VA · 2d

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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...

Lynchburg, VA · 1d

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Bedford could see Amtrak service return for the first time in more than 50 years

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Passenger rail service could soon return to Bedford for the first time in more than 50 years, as town officials continue working toward plans for a new Amtrak station. The project has been moving forward since Bedford received $1.5 million in funding in 2024.

Bedford, VA · 1d

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U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears delivers keynote address at annual Valor Farm Veterans Day Commemoration

ALTAVISTA, Va. (WFXR) — U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears delivered the keynote address at the 7th annual Veterans Day Commemoration at Valor Farm, honoring the sacrifices and commitment of the millions of service members that have fought for and defended U.S. freedom for the past 250 years. “She’s worth […]

Virginia · 4h

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Vehicle fire near Afton, Augusta County, shuts down part of I-64

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The response to a vehicle fire is impacting traffic on Interstate 64 just outside of Augusta County on Tuesday. The fire happened at mile marker 101 of I-64 in Nelson County, according to VDOT 511. All westbound lanes were closed earlier in the afternoon, but as of 5:39 p.m., only the west right lane and right shoulder are closed. Traffic backups are about 4.5 miles, according to VDOT.

Augusta County, VA · 1d

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Hundreds attend National D-Day Memorial's Veterans Day ceremony in Bedford

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Hundreds gathered in Bedford for the National D-Day Memorial’s annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. troops and those who died in uniform. During the observance, two benches were dedicated to honor the wartime service and sacrifice of the Bedford...

Bedford, VA · 1d

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The National D-Day Memorial brings generations together to remember the price of freedom

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — The messages were simple, written in small hands and delivered with big smiles: "Thank you." For the veterans gathered Tuesday at the National D-Day Memorial, those words carried a meaning that went far beyond a handwritten note or a passing gesture. They were reminders that...

Bedford, VA · 19h

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Wind phone unveiled at Virginia Memorial Park in Forest to honor veterans

FOREST, Va. (WSET) — A new symbol of remembrance and healing is now in place in Forest, where a special ceremony and unveiling were held Wednesday morning to honor veterans. A “wind phone” was dedicated at Virginia Memorial Park on Forest Road. The phone is not connected...

Forest, VA · 1d

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Montgomery Councilmember Evan Glass Backs Incinerator Resolution, Says Composting Facility Cannot Wait for Other Decisions

Councilmember Evan Glass said he backed the 6-5 resolution to keep the Dickerson incinerator open long term, but argued a composting facility should be built right away and questioned the unreleased cost of trucking trash to Virginia. The post Montgomery Councilmember Evan Glass Backs Incinerator Resolution, Says Composting Facility Cannot Wait for Other Decisions appeared first on TANTV .

Montgomery County, VA · 21h

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Montgomery County Board of Supervisors votes to rezone land for controversial Elliston housing development

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – A rezoning request for a proposed housing development in Elliston, which has divided community opinion, was approved by the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night. The rezoning request passed in a 6-1 vote after much community comment and deliberation among the board members, with...

Montgomery County, VA · 1d

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Tim Brown makes history as Montgomery County’s first African American sheriff-elect

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – Tim Brown made history on Election Day, winning the Montgomery County sheriff’s race with more than 62% of the vote and becoming the first African American sheriff in county history. Brown defeated interim Sheriff Robert Page in a special election that followed the retirement...

Montgomery County, VA · 1d

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Montgomery County cuts personal property tax rate for volunteer firefighters

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Montgomery County has cut the personal property tax rate for volunteer firefighters and other volunteers who log at least 200 hours a year. Fire officials said the change has lifted spirits, and they hope it will help with recruiting and retention. The county says about...

Montgomery County, VA · 21h

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Locals Are Quietly Buying Homes Under $120,000 In This Overlooked Virginia Town

The locals in Covington, Virginia have figured something out, and they haven’t been in any particular hurry to share it with the rest of the state. You can’t really blame them. When you’ve found a city tucked into the Alleghany Highlands with mountain views in every direction, a...

Covington, VA · 2d

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EXCLUSIVE: Bond hearing reveals new massage parlor investigation details

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A judge denied bond Tuesday for a Texas woman arrested in connection with an investigation into an alleged illicit massage parlor scheme, citing concerns that she could leave the area before her court appearance. Xiuying Li, 53, of Texas, was arrested after an investigation at Summer...

Roanoke County, VA · 1d

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Lover's Leap widening complete

After years of earth moving and traffic snarls, an ambitious road-widening project in Southside Virginia is ready for prime time. State leaders this weekend cut the ribbon on the newly completed eastbound lanes of Route 58 over Lovers Leap Mountain in Patrick County. For the past five years, work crews...

Patrick County, VA · 2d

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Christiansburg Veterans Day Parade honors community heroes

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The Christiansburg community organized a Veterans Day Parade celebration on Wednesday morning to show their appreciation. This all began at 10 a.m. along Main Street and was followed by a commemorative ceremony near the Montgomery Central War Memorial. Participants say its also a chance for younger...

Christiansburg, VA · 20h

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Franklin County Banjo Player Gene Parker Made His Instrument Sing

This story was originally published by Radio IQ and is part of a series reported by students at the Handmade Music School in Floyd County, Virginia. The students are compiling a songbook of tunes and songs played in their community and telling the stories behind the music. This story aired...

Floyd County, VA · 2d

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Albert Rodebaugh of Craigsville, West Virginia, Took the N.C. State Fair Giant Pumpkin Title at 2,123 Pounds, and a Blacksburg Couple Set a Virginia Record

Albert Rodebaugh won the N.C. State Fair giant pumpkin title at 2,123 pounds, and a Blacksburg couple's 1,861.8-pound pumpkin set a Virginia record.

Blacksburg, VA · 2d