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Liberty baseball eliminated in extra innings in CUSA Semifinals
Third baseman Grant Comeaux plated the winning run with a two-out single in the 10th inning to push the No. 1 seed Louisiana Bulldogs past the No. 5 seed Liberty Flames 6-5 Saturday night in Game 14 of the CUSA Baseball Championship at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park.
Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church opens up 69-year-old time capsule
FOREST, Va. (WSET) — A church in Forest dug up a piece of the past on Saturday. A 69-year-old time capsule was opened at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church; it was placed in a church wall in 1955. Inside were treasures from the past such as old prayer books and...
6 E.C. Glass Student-Athletes Signed NLI
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — As the high school athletic season is winding down more student athletes are making the college intentions know for the fall. Thursday morning over at E.C. Glass High School, six student athletes signed their national letters of intent. Emma Toms signed with Virginia Union while Abigail Jones signed with Virginia Wesleyan […]
Black Water Creek Restoration Project in Lynchburg, life after College Lake Dam
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – With the breaching and deconstruction of the College Lake Dam well underway, the next phase of the project, the restoration of the Black Water Creek that once flowed through the area, will move forward. Erin Hawkins, the Water Quality Manager for the City of Lynchburg...
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.
'Civility and collaboration:' Lynchburg Democrats announce run for City Council
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Thursday, Lynchburg Democrats announced their candidates running for city council this election. A crowd gathered to hear the four candidates speak at Monument Terrace. One common focus was civility and communication. We heard from three candidates and one incumbent talk about how this needs...
Lynchburg men's track runs to honor memory of All American Frank Csorba
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg track star Frank Csorba served as the heartbeat of the Hornets men's team - a 6-time All American, with multiple program and conference records to his name. Hornets seniors Tor Hotung-Davidsen and Jonathan Cobb both described Csorba as a bundle of energy that was...
Salem boys win the Region 4D Lacrosse title over E.C. Glass
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — The Salem Spartans boys lacrosse team stayed perfect on the season as they beat E.C. Glass 9-6 for the Region 4D title Friday night at Spartan Field. Salem will host a state quarterfinal game next week. E.C. Glass will be on the road in their state quarterfinal game.
Cavs sending three to state track meet
Davis Reitzel qualified for the upcoming Class 3 Track and Field Championships on Thursday with his performance in the 300 meter hurdles at the Region 3D Championships in Abingdon. A Carroll County senior, Reitzel placed third in the region in 300 meter hurdles with a time of 42 seconds. He joins Carroll’s Corrie Delp and Brayden Smoot, who automatically qualified for state earlier in the year in the long jump and 100 meter dash, respectively. Alyssa Ervin was also an automatic qualifier in the state...
‘Fireworks on the Riverfront’ returns to the Hill City with music, food, activities, and more
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Summer is just around the corner and Hill City is getting ready to light the night sky with its free annual Fireworks on the Riverfront. On July 5, Downtown Lynchburg is inviting the community to Riverfront Park for the 4th annual Fireworks on the Riverfront. Starting at 6 p.m., the event features music, food, activities, and more. The fireworks show will then begin around 9:15 p.m.
In Lynchburg, Democratic candidates launch campaigns for November election
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - At a campaign launch Thursday, four Democratic City Council candidates outlined their visions, each expressing a unique perspective. They all share a goal of creating a united City Council that they say will care about all the people of Lynchburg. “Now is the time for Lynchburg...
Petition started to slow down high-density developments in Forest
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A petition on Change.org was created by community members Beth Manns and Debbie Farrago who are concerned about the increase of high-density developments in the Forest area. "We kind of researched what is going on and debated the points and what they were presenting...
Summertime Fun with Magna-Tiles Sets at Walmart
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of summer - a time when kids enjoy pool days and popsicles while parents panic about summer learning loss and how to fill all that free time. To help ease those concerns, we're joined by child development specialist and parenting contributor, Carly Dorogi with a fun way to keep kids entertained AND learning this summer.
Kemper Street victim's family says they are ready to forgive following shooting
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The family of a man shot and killed earlier this month in Lynchburg is remembering him as a great son and father. 23-year-old, Bolden Eubanks' passed away after he was shot in an apartment parking lot on Kemper Street. Now, after losing him, his family is ready to forgive.
Lynchburg vape shop shooting suspect arrested
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Lynchburg Police have arrested the suspect from a shooting that left an 18-year-old injured. Officers arrested 23-year-old Savon Lavay Ellis Sunday afternoon. Police said Ellis is the suspect of the shooting that happened inside the LB Tobacco and Vape Shop Saturday afternoon. Just before 3 p.m....
No injuries reported in Lynchburg house fire
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a Lynchburg house fire, according to Lynchburg Fire Department. Lynchburg Fire Department responded to reports of an attic fire at a house on the 1900 block of Rivermont Ave Sunday, May 26, at 3:45 p.m. Firefighters were able to extinguish the...
Liberty Flames Snap Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Baseball's Seven Game Win Streak
Liberty powers past Louisiana Tech to give Tech their first loss in the CUSA Tournament. No. 1 Louisiana Tech (42-16, 18-7 CUSA) fell 6-2 to No. 5 Liberty (24-32, 12-13 CUSA) in the second of the CUSA Tournament.
Portion of Concord Turnpike closed due to water main break, detour in place
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The City of Lynchburg says a portion of the Concord Turnpike is closed after a water main break on May 22. Crews with the Lynchburg Water Resources are working to repair the break and a detour has been set up for drivers. The city says...
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