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Teen to be tried as an adult in shooting death of sister Malayshia Solomon
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Commonwealth’s Attorney of Lynchburg has announced the teenage brother of Malayshia Solomon will be tried as an adult in connection to her shooting death that occurred in February 2023. On Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, LPD officers arrived at a home on the 1400...
Just Get Thai Express introduces authentic Thai flavors to Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Thai restaurant in Cornerstone wants to give customers a taste of a different culture. Just Get Thai Express opened two months ago in the former location of Hawaii Poke and Greens. Owned by the same person, Patrick Anderson said since he's from Thailand, he wanted to showcase his home cuisine instead.
Forest family heartbroken after sudden loss of daughter, five years after loss of son
(WSET) — A Forest family is trying to pick up the pieces after they suddenly lost their second daughter and a beloved sister. According to the Drablos family, their daughter Katherine Anderson was jogging in a Chesterfield neighborhood when a car hit her and killed her. The Chesterfield County Police Department said this happened on Friday, April 26, at the intersection of Lucks Lane and Spirea Road just before 8:30 that morning.
Cannabis health care classes begin at University of Lynchburg as DEA considers reclassifying substance
The University of Lynchburg's cannabis health care and medicine program kicked off this week, just days after the Associated Press reported that the DEA is moving to reclassify the substance.
Altavista Journal recognized by VPA for writing about meaningful events in the Altavista community
During the recent Virginia Press Association awards ceremony for participating newspapers in the state, Altavista Journal Editor Debra Ferrell was presented with two awards for articles written and published in 2023 about important people in the area. Winning 2nd place in the Editorial Writing category was a feature about how...
Patrick Henry’s Red Hill to host May 10 naturalization ceremony, public invited
Join Patrick Henry’s Red Hill for this year’s Naturalization Ceremony on Friday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Red Hill in Brookneal. The Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation will host its annual Naturalization Ceremony on the beautiful grounds of Red Hill, Henry’s last home and burial place, overlooking the Staunton River. It was Henry’s impassioned plea of “Give me liberty or give me death!” that has endured as the world’s most famous cry for freedom. That cry and the events it inspired attract immigrants and refugees alike who believe in the freedoms on which our nation was formed.
Hornets capture back-to-back ODAC Baseabll Championships in 9-4 over Roanoke
TYSONS, Va. (WFXR)— University of Lynchburg baseball won their second straight ODAC Championship defeating the Roanoke College Maroons 9-4 on Saturday, May 11. The Hornets got off to a quick start in the top of the first, slapping the ball around in clutch situations to set the tone early. Right fielder Quinn Madden and third baseman Gavin Collins both picked up RBIs on hard-hit singles, while catcher Sean Pokorak knocked in a run on a ground out to the shortstop.
Colonels stay red-hot as winning streak reaches 10 straight
The Altavista varsity baseball team continued their impressive play on the diamond this season as they have now won ten straight games overall after picking up two more big victories last week. First, the Colonels hosted Appomattox last Wednesday (May 1) at War Memorial Park in Altavista. The Colonels emerged...
Altavista veterans center has been pledged $150,000 to aid expansion of the facility
The Homes for Heroes Foundation, dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families, pledges $150,000 over three years to aid the expansion of the National Center for Healthy Veterans. The Homes for Heroes Foundation's contribution will support the construction of 25 tiny homes and a community center as part of the...
Chalk and Walk set to educate Lynchburg community about mental health
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, Horizon Behavioral Health is partnering with local organizations to educate the Lynchburg community about mental health and wellness. Horizon, the Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition (SPAC) and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Gamma Iota Omega chapter is hosting a...
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