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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...
Enjoy games, delicious food, family fun, and more at Vision30’s ‘Thrive Fest’
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)— Vision30 invites all to come down and have some fun at ‘Thrive Fest’ on Saturday, May 18 at the field next to Arc of Central VA on Bedford Ave. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the event, all can enjoy a wide variety...
Walk-off win sends University of Lynchburg to Super Regional
CLEVLAND, Ohio (WFXR)—The University of Lynchburg baseball team won 6-5 in dramatic fashion over Case Western Reserve Spartans to win an NCAA regional championship. Lynchburg struck first in the bottom of the first inning as Sean Pokorak knocked in a run on a ground out to the third baseman. However, the Spartans responded shortly after with a single up the middle by outfielder Logan Andreyko that brought in two runs, giving Case Western Reserve an early 2-1 lead.
15th Annual Storming of Thunder Ridge brings hundreds of riders from dozens of states
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It was a morning of miles in Forest as the 15th Annual Storming of Thunder Ridge. The John Bell Memorial Ride got underway just after 7:00 a.m. at the Jamerson YMCA. It's an event that just keeps getting bigger each and every year. Riders had...
'All you see is cyclists:' Storming of Thunder Ridge bike ride returns to Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg, get ready, the Storming of Thunder Ridge is back. On Sunday, over 500 cyclists will ride anywhere from 27 to 100 miles in the John Bell Memorial Ride to benefit the YMCA. After 15 years in charge, this will be organizer Paula Dahl's last...
Nitro Cow blends Mexican and American flavors in new Lynchburg ice cream shop
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Nitro Cow is now open at 103 W. Edge Way in Lynchburg. The ice cream shop combines flavors from Mexico and the United States. Alejandro Arellano, one of the co-owners of Nitro Cow, said he and his family were excited to bring some of their heritage to the Hill City.
Concord fire crews respond to car crashes on Wednesday
CONCORD, Va. (WSET) — Crews with the Concord Volunteer Fire Department were out and about Wednesday responding to multiple car crashes in the area. CVFD said crews were first dispatched around 7:30 in the morning for a crash involving two cars on the Mt. Athos to 460W exit ramp.
Centra earns ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog
Centra Southside Community Hospital (SCH) and Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital (BMH) recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national rating system. With the spring 2024 assessment, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital transitioned from a “B” to “C” rating. Despite this change, Centra reaffirms its unwavering commitment […] The post Centra earns ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog appeared first on Farmville.
Wreath laying set for Thursday morning
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office would like to invite the public and members of the media to attend the department's annual wreath-laying ceremony, in remembrance of Deputy Jason Saunders (killed in the line of duty on April 3, 2007) as well as all fallen law enforcement officers. The event, held...
Reserve your tickets for the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home starting Wednesday!
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET). — ABC 13 is excited to announce tickets go on sale for our 2024 St. Jude Dream Home starting Wednesday, May 22nd. Tickets are $100, and all the money we raise goes straight to the children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital who are fighting cancer and other illnesses.
Traffic alert: Temporary lane closure on portion of Fort Avenue
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Attention Lynchburg drivers!. According to the Department of Public Works, on Thursday from 8:30 a.m., through 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, an outside lane closure will occur in the vicinity of 4704 Fort Avenue. This is to accommodate Verizon replacing a defective pole. A flagging operation...
Cancer patients speak out about Centra's transition to new cancer clinic
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It's been one month since Centra opened a new cancer center in Lynchburg, and patients are learning to live with their new normal. "We weren't sure what we were stepping into," said Centra patient Jack Mangus. "I was definitely a ball of nerves," Sarah Hudson,...
Lynchburg Fire, Police swinging for the fences in annual Guns and Hoses charity softball game
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– Members of the Lynchburg Fire Department and LPD are once again getting together their bats and gloves, preparing for the annual Guns and Hoses charity softball game on Sunday, May 19 at the Bank of James Stadium at 2 p.m. Along with an exciting game, snow...
Liberty softball roars past #25 Charlotte in NCAA opener, 6-3
ATHENS, Ga. (WSET) — Liberty used a five-run fourth inning to gain an advantage on No. 25 Charlotte on the way to a 6-3 victory over the 49ers in game one of the 2024 NCAA Athens Regional, Friday at Jack Turner Stadium. Today's game was moved up two hours...
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