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Bridgewater Softball knocked out of ODAC Tournament by Lynchburg
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (BC Athletics) – The Bridgewater College softball team extended its season with a 4-3 win over Shenandoah in walk off fashion in game one of the day on Saturday before falling in an elimination game to Lynchburg 4-1. THE BASICS:. Final Score:. Game one – No....
Virginia public school enrollment is down. Where are the students going?
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia’s public school enrollment numbers have been down compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Virginia Department of Education's website:. 2019-20: 1,298,083. 2020-21: 1,252,752. 2021-22: 1,251,970. 2022-23: 1,263,342. 2023-24: 1,261,962. Most school systems took a big hit during the 2021-2022 school year. That tracks...
17-year-old hospitalized after Lynchburg crash
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that sent a 17-year-old girl to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. According to police, at 12:43 p.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of Greenview Drive for a report of a vehicle that was speeding, had run off the road, and caught fire in a front yard.
ABC13 Sports High School Scoreboard 5/3/24
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — May 3rd, 2024. E.C. Glass 8, Brookville 2: Jackson Moore (ECG): 2 Run HR Tyler Ruhl (ECG) Complete Game win, 9 K's, 0 BB. Jefferson Forest 2, Liberty 1: Kimber Spence (JF) 12 K's. Dan River 16, Altavista 6: Trinity Aherron (DR) 3-5, 2B, HR,...
'Praying over our city:' Lynchburg leaders recognize National Day of Prayer
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg City leaders and community members met at the bottom of the Monument Terrace Steps downtown on Thursday to recognize National Day of Prayer. Prayers were recited from business leaders, city council and school board members, and a local jail chaplain. The prayers were focused...
Lynchburg men's lacrosse captures 10th ODAC Championship
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Randolph-Macon’s Cinderella run ended Saturday afternoon on Shellenberger Field at the hands of annual power Lynchburg. The Hornets outscored the Yellow Jackets 13-8. Riley Hastings of Lynchburg and Avery Tankersley of RM carried their respective programs, tying to lead all scorers at five goals each.
14-year-old charged for Lynchburg school bomb threat
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A 14-year-old has been charged with Threat to Bomb a Building after an incident in Lynchburg Thursday morning, according to Lynchburg Police. At 9:18 a.m. May 2, 2024, officers responded to Linkhorne Middle School, where a bomb threat had been reported. Students and staff were dismissed as a precaut;ion, according to police. Linkhorne Elementary School was also evacuated briefly, but activities have returned to normal.
Summer preview: Temperatures near record highs again Thursday afternoon
ROANOKE, Va. – 2024 has been one of the warmest years on record in the Roanoke Valley (so far), and Thursday is a continuation of that. Though the morning starts comfortably, an area of high pressure overhead favors a quick warm-up. The mountains reach 80 to 85°, while Roanoke,...
Kingston Campbell shooting remains unsolved a year later in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. – May 1 will always be remembered as a dark day in the Hill City after a child was shot and killed in the comfort of his own bedroom. Wednesday marked one year since six-year-old Kingston Campbell was shot in his home along Floyd Street. Just hours...
ABC13 Exclusive: 74-year-old security guard recounts survival after Waffle House shooting
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Rosalind Ebelt, the 74-year-old security guard shot at a Lynchburg Waffle House sat down with ABC13 Tuesday to share her story. She was just released from the hospital, after being shot in the face while on the job two weeks ago. Now, she's home and recovering.
Lynchburg organization launches effort to tackle lack of childcare and of workforce development in the region
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV), is stepping up to deal with two big problems in the area: not enough childcare options and workforce development challenges. The United Way has launched an initiative aimed at addressing the lack of childcare in the region. United Way...
Changes to more school times ahead for next year
LYNCHBURG, Va. – School systems across our region are changing school start times. As we reported, Roanoke City Public Schools is talking about changes due to bus delays over the last two years. Now, Lynchburg is also making changes for the 2024-2025 school year. They hope this minimizes bus...
Peaceful end to police presence on Royal Oak Drive in Boonsboro, man surrendered
UPDATE: 4:41 P.M. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR News’ crew on the scene of the standoff at Royal Oak Drive in Boonsboro have reported the situation has ended. A 25-year-old man has surrendered peacefully to the Lynchburg Police Department. Details are still limited; however, police confirmed on April...
Pinpoint Weather: Near-record heat for Thursday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – High pressure will remain in the region on Thursday which will allow sunshine to return. Temperatures will quickly rise throughout the day with much of the region getting into the 80s during the afternoon. Southside could see its first 90-degree day of the year. Right now, temperatures are expected to remain […]
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