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Moneta Volunteer Rescue Squad volunteers step up their skills through EMT certification training
‘Fully involved.” In the first responder field of firefighting, it’s a term used to describe a fire that has spread and engulfed a structure or building. In a related first responder field – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – “fully involved” isn’t a term that fits within the job duties of Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. But it does put action to the expectations of its volunteers: they are required to be fully certified the same as paid professionals.
Vendor-based shop opens on Main Street in Chatham
Boxwood Cottage opened its doors to customers at 28 N. Main Street in Chatham on Friday, May 3. The vendor-based shop offers a variety of goods, including vintage and antique products; hand-made wares and jewelry; house and garden flags; signage; books; kitchenware; and home décor.
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office in search of missing 17-year-old boy
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is in search of a 17-year-old boy who was last reported seen on Tuesday, May 7, at 8:00 p.m. at his residence in Hardy, VA. Jayden Wayne Hopson is described as a white male, approximately 5′10, 190 pounds with brown...
No injuries reported after Bedford County crash into building
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported after a Bedford County crash, according to the Bedford Fire Department. The Bedford Fire Department responded to a crash with two people in a vehicle; the driver had hit a building May 10 at 11:56 p.m. on the 12000 block of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike in Blue Ridge, VA.
BC’s Lail named ODAC Rookie of the Year; three Eagles earn All-League honors
FOREST, Va. (BC Athletics) – Jazmyne Smith, Delaney Lail and Jordan Wise were named to the ODAC all-conference softball lists announced by the league office this afternoon. Lail highlights the three BC selections with a spot on the first spot and being named the ODAC Rookie of the Year. Smith also landed a spot on the first team at the first base spot, while Wise was named to the third team in a utility role.
Concord Volunteer Fire responds to numerous calls
(WSET) — The Concord Volunteer Fire Department had a busy day Thursday, responding to multiple calls. Just before 9:30 a.m., responders were dispatched for a possible washed-out bridge on Mt. Athos Road. Upon arrival, they found the bridge starting to wash out and notified proper authorities. Just three hours...
LPD: 23-year-old man dead after shooting in Lynchburg, woman arrested
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — (UPDATE 2:51 a.m.) Police now confirm that a 23-year-old man is dead following a shooting in Lynchburg. Early Thursday morning, LPD put out an update saying that Bolden Jared Eubanks died from his injuries after being taken to Lynchburg General Hospital. Police have identified the...
100 mile yard sale goes on despite weekend rain
Judy Moon, who has a room called Moonbeam Treasures at the Woodlane Antiques and Crafts building in Altavista, came outside to check out items for sale during the 100 Mile Yard Sale on Thursday. She sells many items including glass etchings, decoupage and bottle art. Ceramic classes are available through Robin Johnson.
Ribbon cutting held for new Altavista business
On Saturday, May 4, Homegrown Garden Supply opened at 823 Main St. Suite A., Altavista. Owner Deshea Witcher is excited to be in Altavista and looks forward to serving the area. He said he could not do this without the support of everyone. David Green with AOT said this is...
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...
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