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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.
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...
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Dog adopted after previous owner passes away
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A dog named Teddy was adopted Saturday, May 25, just a week after his previous owner passed away, according to Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, Inc. The family of the deceased owner was unable to keep Teddy. The Animal Control Sergeant fostered Teddy and...
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.
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...
Lynchburg man faces charges after firing gun inside home, police say
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — One man is in custody after shooting a gun inside a home early Friday morning, according to the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD). At approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Sandusky Drive for a report of a gunshot inside a residence. LPD...
Memories needed from days of yesteryear at Hunton Branch YMCA
LYNCHBURG, Va — It's time to collect your memories from days gone by at the Hunton Branch YMCA in Lynchburg. As part of the Lynchburg Department of Community Development's effort to get the former Hunton branch YMCA into the National Register of Historic Places, they need your stories. During...
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.
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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