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Fatal crash on Route 460 claims life of 44-year-old Virginia woman
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 4:45 a.m. this morning on eastbound Route 460 in Appomattox County. Amanda G. Layne, 44, of Pamplin, was transported to an area hospital where she died of her injuries. According to VSP, Layne was driving a 2001 Dodge...
‘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.
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.
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...
What triggered hazmat situation Monday morning in Farmville?
It all stemmed from a leak in the parking lot. In the early morning hours on Monday, the Farmville Fire Department was called out to the Valero gas station at 2102 S. Main Street for what was reported as a hazmat situation. The Valero was shut down and parts of nearby Clark Street were also […] The post What triggered hazmat situation Monday morning in Farmville? appeared first on Farmville.
Mother reflects after St. Jude treats daughter's extremely rare cancer
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Scarlett's daughter Stella is a patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "She was diagnosed at 8 years old in the 3rd grade thyroid carcinoma," Scarlett said. It's a form of cancer so rare in children that Stella was only the second case to walk...
Employee of the Month recognized
At its May 14 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing the county’s May Employee of the Month, Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue, Teresa Estes. Estes is a twenty-year employee of Prince Edward County. She joined the county in 2004 as a Deputy Clerk in the Office of the […] The post Employee of the Month recognized appeared first on Farmville.
EARLY YEARS: 16-year-old celebrates her graduation from Liberty University
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - At 16, Abigail Lee has already donned a cap and gown at her college graduation at Liberty University. What’s even more impressive, she was only 15 when she completed her Bachelor’s of Science course work. But Abigail wasn’t always a model student. “To...
Lynchburg heads to consecutive College World Series after 6-4 win over La Verne
LA VERNE, Calif. (WFXR)—The Lynchburg Hornets were able to punch their ticket back to the Division III College World Series after defeating the La Verne Leopards 6-4 on Saturday. The Leopards struck early in the first inning, putting up two runs on a home run by right fielder Logan...
'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...
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