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'Really disappointing:' Wards Road Joe Beans in jeopardy of having to move
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Wards Road Joe Beans has been at its current location for 17 years, but it may have to move soon. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced plans to turn the property that Joe Beans sits on into a 4-car length right turn lane. "A...
Rustburg woman given 22-year sentence for daughter’s death
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Rustburg woman will spend years behind bars for the 2021 death of her daughter. Hallie Sutton was arrested in connection to the death of her three-month-old daughter in October of 2021. The child’s death was due to multiple skull fractures, which showed the infant...
Prospect man pleads guilty in 2022 murder case
Tai’Juan Williams will spend the next several decades behind bars. The 22-year-old Prospect resident pleaded guilty on April 25 to charges of first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Both charges stem from the October 2022 murder of Dennis Dubose. In addition, Williams pleaded guilty to an unrelated […] The post Prospect man pleads guilty in 2022 murder case appeared first on Farmville.
Lynchburg man arrested and charged for February malicious wounding
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Thursday, Lynchburg Police arrested and charged a man in connection to a malicious wounding in February. On February 18, Lynchburg Police officers responded to the 6200 block of Newport Drive for the report of a fight in progress. Responding officers found an adult female with non-life-threatening injuries to her head.
Super Rad Arcade Bar opens in downtown Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - An entertainment venue unique to the Lynchburg area will have families of all ages gaming within the community and feeling quite nostalgic. “Because it’s Super Rad,” said co-owner Cullen Jennings. It’s all in the name. Super Rad Arcade Bar is opening its doors in...
Waffle House shooting victim recovering, family says
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A 74-year-old security guard shot in the face during the Lynchburg Waffle House shooting is making progress in her recovery. Family members tell us Rosiland Ebelt was caught in the crossfire during that violent incident early Sunday morning. They are not ready to speak on camera,...
Logan & Melissa try to escape “One Way Out”
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - It took nearly seven years before 7@four anchors Logan Sherrill & Melissa Gaona tried their wits at another escape room. One Way Out Escape Rooms offers four different escape rooms, varying in difficulty and is located at 2264 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501. They failed last...
Lynchburg Police find wanted vehicle related to Waffle House shooting
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — UPDATE: At 8:30 p.m., LPD said the wanted vehicle had been located. They did not clarify why the vehicle was wanted. The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle in connection to a shooting at Waffle House on Sunday.
Mild weekend ahead with summer heat on the way next week
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We're starting the day on the cool side in the mid-40s, but we have a lot more clouds in the forecast today. Our afternoon highs will climb back to the mid-60s in the afternoon, with a breeze out of the east most of the day. A shower or two will be possible, but we aren't expecting any heavy or widespread rain.
100 mile yard sale set for May 2-5
It’s most everybody’s favorite time of year---time for the spring version of the 100 mile yard sale along U.S. 29, generally running from Amherst to Danville. Yard sales do not encompass the entire route as some stretches of 29 are wooded with no residential areas. All the towns usually participate in some way. It’s not uncommon to see yard sales set up at vacant buildings and businesses’ parking lots throughout the towns.
Murders of Lynchburg children may be connected, police say
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The murders of two Lynchburg children may be connected, police revealed. Terrion Marshall was found shot to death inside a car March 23, 2023. Lynchburg Police said this week Marshall’s death may be tied to the fatal shooting of six-year-old Kingston Campbell. Campbell was fatally shot while playing video games in his bed at a home on Floyd St. May 1, 2023.
Framatome breaks ground on $50 million Lynchburg expansion
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Representatives from Framatome, Lynchburg city officials, and members of the Economic Development Authority of the City broke ground on the $50 million expansion of its facility in Lynchburg on Thursday, April 25. Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy and designs, services, and installs...
Watches, warnings and what makes a severe thunderstorm
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning?. Both terms are used pretty frequently in our weathercasts. A WATCH means severe weather could happen. These are usually issued for a larger area. A WARNING means conditions are happening. These are for a...
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