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Sunday forecast: Mild with morning showers, sunnier afternoon ahead
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Welcome to the second half of the weekend!. Sunday brings some clouds and perhaps some lighter showers in the morning. It's not a washout if you're doing the Storming of Thunder Ridge Road Ride, but you may see some showers especially earlier on in your ride.
Task force seizes 13 guns, 133 lbs in marijuana and cocaine in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office says 13 guns and several illegal drugs were seized during a search warrant at two locations on May 4. Deputies say the James River Regional Drug Task served the warrants at two illegal drug “pop-up” locations in Bedford County. A drug pop-up is a temporary […]
‘Filling in Hole to Become Whole’ summit provides local mental health resources
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– Community members in Lynchburg gathered at the Jubilee Family Health Center off Florida Ave to address mental health during the ‘Filling the Hole to Become Whole’ summit on Saturday, May 18. The event’s organizer and chair, Crystal Strange, brought the summit to Lynchburg for...
Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears visits Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears was in Lynchburg on Saturday. Her first stop was at the Bistro at Acorn Hill, where she spoke at a prayer breakfast, emphasizing the role faith has played in her life. "I come from a faith-based experience. It's just important...
Suspect charged in Lynchburg cab driver murder reportedly confessed during arrest: Police
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — In court Friday, nine witnesses were called to testify about the shooting that killed beloved Lynchburg cab driver Carroll Mack. Dabney Thomas Jr. is charged with second-degree murder and three firearm charges. One witness, Lynchburg Police Officer Rugel, said Thomas Jr. confessed to the crime.
Murder charge against Charlottesville man certified to Lynchburg grand jury
LYNCHBURG, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A grand jury in Lynchburg will be taking up a case against a Charlottesville man accused of murder. According to the Lynchburg Police Department, 22-year-old Keon Jamir Palmer of Charlottesville faces charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
23-year-old Madison Heights man drowns at Mill Creek Lake, no foul play suspected
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A Madison Heights man is dead after law enforcement said he drowned in Mill Creek Lake on Thursday. The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said emergency services personnel were immediately dispatched to 238 Mill Creek Lake Road after a reported drowning and were on the scene within minutes of the call.
'It scared me to death:' Law enforcement warns of scam callers pretending to be officers
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Local law enforcement is warning you about scammers, using real officers' names, conning people out of their money, with some victims losing tens of thousands of dollars. Scammers are using fear and authority to get what they want. One Amherst County man recently fell victim...
Hagerstown, Virginia, Ohio men charged in swatting incidents across US
BALTIMORE, Md. (DC News Now) — Three people, including an 18-year-old from Hagerstown, face charges after a federal ground jury indicted them for crimes related to threats made against people at a school, casino, mobile home park, and other places across the U.S. The superseding indictment against Owen Jarboe, 18, of Hagerstown, Md., Evan Strauss, […]
Liberty knocks off 11th-ranked Georgia to advance to Athens Regional Final
ATHENS, Ga. (WFXR)—The Liberty Lady Flames Softball team continues rolling in the NCAA Tournament, knocking off 11th-ranked Georgia 7-3 on Saturday, May 18. After trailing 1-0 in the first inning following a Bulldog home run, the Lady Flames captured the lead after a sacrifice fly by infielder Megan Fortner and a two-run home run down the right field line by Brooke Roberts, putting Liberty up 3-1.
Health District issues warning after stray kitten tests positive for rabies in Campbell County
A stray kitten found in Campbell County tested positive for rabies, according to the Central Virginia Health District. Officials said that the kitten, about 8 weeks old, was found in the vicinity of Park Street and Lola Avenue in Altavista. Anyone who may have been exposed to a stray cat...
Driver escapes after hydroplaning, flipping car in Rustburg rain
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A driver is safe after hydroplaning and flipping off the road in Rustburg on Thursday. At approximately 7:43 p.m., the Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) was dispatched to the crash near Route 501 and Browns Mill Road. According to RVFD, the call stated the...
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital staff celebrated with appreciation parade
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Employees of Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital were shown some love on Friday during the Centra Hospital Week Parade. Organizers of the event said they wanted to make sure the staff felt appreciated and encouraged. "It can be hard to be in health care these days...
Lynchburg baseball blanks #7 Case Western, advances to region finals Sunday
CLEVELAND, OH (WSET/Lynchburg Sports) — The University of Lynchburg baseball team defeated Case Western Reserve 5-0 on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament behind a winning-pitching performance from Nick Mattfield and pinch-hit home run from Sean Pokorak. The Hornets took the field in the top of the first inning as...
Warrant reveals why Amherst Co. authorities are investigating Madison Heights smoke shop
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — New warrants about the Amherst County drug bust reveal what was taken from a fourth smoke shop in Madison Heights. The Amherst County Sheriff's Office issued search warrants Tuesday to the four following smoke shops in Madison Heights:. PipeDream Paradise Smoke Shop. Madison Tobacco...
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