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An art show at an Augusta County school prompts an emergency school board meeting
Art has often been controversial. Across the country, schools are finding student art to be a place where values come into conflict. The post An art show at an Augusta County school prompts an emergency school board meeting appeared first on Cardinal News.
Kittens found in trash compactor after worker hears meowing
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - Officials in Virginia are looking for any information that could help catch the person who left kittens to die in a trash compactor. An attendant heard meows coming from the trash compactor at a Darlington Heights convenience site on Thursday morning, according to...
'This was our home away from home': Folks meet to revitalize Hunton Branch YMCA
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — In Lynchburg, a group met to remember their history and restore a beloved gathering place. When tensions were high, and separation was the norm, the Hunton Branch YMCA brought together the black community. The location is now called Hunton Randolph Community Center located at 1120...
Lynchburg baseball receives bottom #8 seed in College World Series
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Despite going undefeated in the postseason so far, the Lynchburg baseball team will have to fight from the bottom up to defend their national championship. The Hornets received the bottom seed, #8, in the Div. 3 College World Series, which begins on Friday. Lynchburg (35-15)...
Pamplin Woman Dies In 1-Vehicle Traffic Crash
APPOMATTOX COUNTY — A Pamplin woman died in a single-vehicle crash here on May 17. Matthew Demiein, public relations manager of the Virginia State Police, said the fatal crash that occurred at 4:45 a.m. on eastbound Route 460 in Appomattox County. A 2001 Dodge Durango was heading eastbound on...
Learning What's Best to do When Buying a Home with Freedom First
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — The specifics like school districts, taxes, and utility work are important when buying a home. But there are other factors you may want to secure before you apply for one. Kaci speaks with Courtney Woody from Freedom First on the Do's and Don'ts of buying a home and equips you on where is best to start for Financial Fridays.
Fredericksburg Comes Up Short in Sunday Finale
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The FredNats battled all day, but could not find the timely hit in a 9-4 loss against the Lynchburg Hillcats. With the loss, Fredericksburg is now 27-18 and Lynchburg is 24-21. The Hillcats landed a big opening shot, in the top of the first inning. They strung together five straight hits, all with two outs, to score four times and chase FredNat starter Travis Sthele in the first inning.
'He was the salt of the earth:' Air force veteran's life honored in Madison Heights
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — On Thursday, community members, family, and friends gathered to honor Wood Lee Morcom Jr. Morcom Jr. served for 20 years in the Air Force, in WWII and in Korea. The Air Force Honor Guard gave a final salute to their beloved sergeant who passed...
Solar company facing 6-figure fine from Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
(WSET) — The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has given Energix Renewables a six-figure civil penalty. According to a 34-page consent order, the DEQ found Energix Renewables had multiple issues due to the construction of their solar farms, things such as erosion, sediment, and drainage issues. These issues were...
2024 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway tickets sell out in record-breaking time
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The tickets for this year's St. Jude Dream Home have officially sold out. All 12,500 tickets were reserved in just over 2 days--more than twice as fast as in previous years for other Dream Homes. At $100 per ticket, that means we helped raise $1.25...
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