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Salem Police Investigating Attempted Robbery
Salem Police Investigating Attempted Robbery
Salem, VA - Salem Police need your help to find two suspects in an attempted robbery that happened early Monday morning.More >>
Tree That Fell During Storm Was One of the Oldest in South Boston
Tree That Fell During Storm Was One of the Oldest in South Boston
South Boston, VA - Hollis Cannon has taken a light-hearted approach to the loss of the tree in her backyard that was believed to be one of the oldest in South Boston, but she admits to being pretty shaken the day it fell.More >>
Huguely's Appeal Broadened
Huguely's Appeal Broadened
Charlottesville, VA - Virginia's Court of Appeals has expanded the issues that can be brought up by former UVa lacrosse player George Huguely.More >>
Roanoke's Storm Clean-Up to Take Two Weeks
Roanoke's Storm Clean-Up to Take Two Weeks
Roanoke, VA - Roanoke City crews say it will take them two weeks to clean up from last week's bad windstorm.More >>
Danville Deputy Wins Gold in Olympics
Danville Deputy Wins Gold in Olympics
Danville, VA - On Friday Shawn James competed in the Ohio State Police, Fire, Rescue, and Military Olympics. James won a gold metal in all four competitions.More >>
Police Find More BB Gun Vandalism in South Boston
Police Find More BB Gun Vandalism in South Boston
South Boston, VA - Police have discovered another property that was hit by vandals in South Boston earlier this month.More >>
Roanoke Council Honors Deputy Chief For Long Service
Roanoke Council Honors Deputy Chief For Long Service
Roanoke, VA - Deputy Chief Ralph Tartaglia is saying goodbye to a department that he has served for nearly 38 years.More >>
Man Charged in Bedford Motorcycle Accident
Man Charged in Bedford Motorcycle Accident
Bedford, VA - An 82-year-old man is charged in an accident that sent a motorcycle driver to the hospital last week.More >>
Danville Braves React to Alex Cobb Injury
Danville Braves React to Alex Cobb Injury
Danville, VA - Safety concerns for baseball are not just in the major leagues. The Danville Braves also have be protective of its players.More >>
Appomattox to Increase Meals Tax
Appomattox to Increase Meals Tax
Appomattox, VA - Town council recently voted 5-1 to increase the meals tax from 5% to 8% due to budget concerns.
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Nelson Co. Cracking Down on Bomb Threats
Nelson Co. Cracking Down on Bomb Threats
Nelson Co., VA - A warning for high school students in Nelson County: the sheriff's office says it's cracking down on bomb threats next school year.More >>
Former Centra Employee in Jail for Assaulting Patient
Former Centra Employee in Jail for Assaulting Patient
Lynchburg, VA – A former Centra employee is serving time for sexually assaulting a psychiatric patient at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Ronald Lee Cash pleaded guilty last month.More >>
Governor Approves SROs For Southside Schools
Governor Approves SROs For Southside Schools
Pittsylvania Co., VA - Governor McDonnell has approved grants to fund school resource officers in several school systems across the Commonwealth. That includes a few in our area.More >>
Family Takes Issue With the Commonwealth's Findings on Towler's Death
Family Takes Issue With the Commonwealth's Findings on Towler's Death
Altavista, VA - Roanoke Commonwealth's Attorney Don Caldwell revealed his findings, but Towler's family says they may not be accurate.More >>
Former Campbell Co. Officer Remembered
Former Campbell Co. Officer Remembered
Campbell Co., VA - The Campbell County law enforcement community is mourning the loss of a longtime officer. Phyllis Smith passed away on Friday.More >>
Annual ABC 13 Blood Drive Scheduled for Tuesday
Annual ABC 13 Blood Drive Scheduled for Tuesday
Lynchburg, VA - ABC 13 and the local chapter of the American Red Cross are teaming up Tuesday for our annual summer blood drive.More >>
UPDATE: Body Found in Madison Heights, Foul Play Not Suspected
UPDATE: Body Found in Madison Heights, Foul Play Not Suspected
Amherst Co., VA- Amherst County investigators now say they do not suspect foul play in the death of a man, found dead this weekend.More >>
Singleton Appears in Bedford Co. Traffic Court
Singleton Appears in Bedford Co. Traffic Court
Bedford Co., VA - Jamey Singleton faced a reckless driving charge, but it was amended to a charge for failing to keep on the right side of the road. The Commonwealth's Attorney says that charge more accurately reflects what happened.More >>
No Charges Filed in Shooting Death of Altavista Woman
No Charges Filed in Shooting Death of Altavista Woman
Altavista, VA - No charges will be filed in the shooting death of an 83-year-old Altavista woman.More >>
Westminster Canterbury to Go Smoke Free
Westminster Canterbury to Go Smoke Free
Lynchburg, VA - Starting May 1 2014, you will have to leave those packs of cigarettes at home when visiting the retirement community Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg.More >>
Danville City Council to Vote on Demolishing Blighted Areas
Danville City Council to Vote on Demolishing Blighted Areas
Danville, Va. (AP) - More than 160 derelict properties in Danville could be demolished under a proposal before City Council.More >>
UPDATE: Power Returns to All Lynchburg Residents, APCO Crews Continue to Work
UPDATE: Power Returns to All Lynchburg Residents, APCO Crews Continue to Work
Lynchburg, VA - Only about 500 customers remain without power as of Monday morning, four days after storms knocked out power to 175,000 homes and businesses in Virginia.More >>
Grants Approved for New SROs in Virginia
Grants Approved for New SROs in Virginia
Richmond, VA - Dozens of schools in Virginia will finally have their own school resource officers, Governor McDonnell announced Monday.More >>
Route 29 Reopens After Car Accident
Route 29 Reopens After Car Accident
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Lynchburg, VA - The southbound lanes of route 29 in Lynchburg have reopened after a car crashed into a light pole.More >>
Amherst County Home Destroyed in a Fire
Amherst County Home Destroyed in a Fire
Amherst Co., VA- A fire destroyed a home in Amherst County Sunday night.More >>
Local Movie Makers Remake Famous Horror Film
Local Movie Makers Remake Famous Horror Film
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Axton, VA-- A small family graveyard in Axton, was turned into a movie scene on Sunday.More >>
Dads Working on Father's Day for Storm Cleanup
Dads Working on Father's Day for Storm Cleanup
Forest, VA - The outage situation may be getting under control, but that doesn't mean all the work is over. In fact, some clean-up crews were out on Father's Day, a day they usually take to spend with their families.

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Batteau Festival Sets Sail in Lynchburg
Batteau Festival Sets Sail in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA - Despite high water and fast moving rapids, the batteau's pulled up anchor and set sail down the James River Saturday morning.More >>
Martinsville Soccer Player Play for a Good Cause
Martinsville Soccer Player Play for a Good Cause
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Axton,VA-- More than 200 soccer players in Martinsville put their skills to the test to raise funds to help fight cancer on Friday and Saturday.More >>
Three Seriously Injured in Fiery Crash on I-81
Three Seriously Injured in Fiery Crash on I-81
Montgomery Co., VA - All three occupants of a Chevrolet Blazer were seriously injured on I-81 Saturday, after the driver fell asleep behind the wheel, flipping the vehicle several times before it caught fire Saturday afternoon, state police say.More >>
UPDATE: AEP: Power May Not Be Fully Restored Until Monday Night
UPDATE: AEP: Power May Not Be Fully Restored Until Monday Night
Lynchburg, VA - Appalachian Power says most customers in Lynchburg, Roanoke, and surrounding counties should have power back by Monday night.More >>
Power Crews Wrapping Up Repairs in Lynchburg
Power Crews Wrapping Up Repairs in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA – A total of 39 customers on Grove and Wadsworth Streets were left in the dark after the storm, and crews were there all day Saturday cutting down a toppled tree and replacing a broken utility pole.More >>
Juneteenth Event Celebrated in Lynchburg
Juneteenth Event Celebrated in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg's annual Juneteenth celebration was held Sunday at the Hunton-Randolph Community Center.More >>
Martinsville's Monogram Snacks Holds Open House, Adding 100 Jobs
Martinsville's Monogram Snacks Holds Open House, Adding 100 Jobs
Martinsville, VA - A food manufacturing company in Martinsville announced Friday that they are adding 100 new jobs.More >>
Vehicle Fire Slows Traffic on I-81 in Montgomery Co.
Vehicle Fire Slows Traffic on I-81 in Montgomery Co.
Montgomery Co., VA – VDOT and State Police responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 81 at mile marker 115 Saturday that closed the left lane and backed up traffic for four miles earlier Saturday.More >>
First Ever 'Paws-A-Tively' Best Dogs Walk Held in Lynchburg
First Ever 'Paws-A-Tively' Best Dogs Walk Held in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA – It was a perfect day for the first ever Riverside Runners' "Paws-A-Tively" Best Dog Walk Saturday.More >>
Franklin Co. High School Graduates 480 Strong
Franklin Co. High School Graduates 480 Strong
Rocky Mount, VA – The Class of 2013 graduated Saturday at Franklin County High School, with 480 diplomas handed out during the ceremony.More >>
Roanoke Police Searching for Suspect in Wal-Mart Theft
Roanoke Police Searching for Suspect in Wal-Mart Theft
Roanoke, VA - The Roanoke Police Department is asking for your help in identifying a suspect they say was involved in a theft case on June 1.More >>
NWS: Thursday's Severe Weather Classified as ‘Low-End' Derecho
NWS: Thursday's Severe Weather Classified as ‘Low-End' Derecho
Lynchburg, VA - National Weather Service forecasters say the storms that hit the area Thursday were part of a developing derecho, but nothing like the intensity of the infamous June 29 derecho last year.More >>
Latest Power Outage Numbers in Our Area
Latest Power Outage Numbers in Our Area
About 28,144 Appalachian Power customers remain without power in Virginia after a powerful storm pummeled the state.

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Salem Man Charged in I-581 Accident in Roanoke, Police Still Collecting Evidence
Salem Man Charged in I-581 Accident in Roanoke, Police Still Collecting Evidence
Salem, VA - The Salem man accused of causing the massive wreck Wednesday on I-581 that killed two truck drivers is now facing serious charges.

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Forest Business Finds Suspicious Backpack, Officials Clear the Scene
Forest Business Finds Suspicious Backpack, Officials Clear the Scene
Bedford Co., VA- Workers at a Forest business got to leave work a little early Friday afternoon after someone found a suspicious backpack.More >>
Woman Hit & Killed on North Main Street in Danville
Woman Hit & Killed on North Main Street in Danville
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Danville, VA - New details on the woman who police say died after being hit by a car Friday afternoon.More >>
I.W. Taylor Elementary School Closes Doors for Good
I.W. Taylor Elementary School Closes Doors for Good
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Danville,VA-- Friday not only marked the end of the school year for some children in Danville, but also the end of their school.More >>
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County Packages 50,000 Meals
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County Packages 50,000 Meals
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Danville,VA- United Way of Danville and Pittsylvania County took on a huge task on Friday. They packaged 50,000 meals.More >>
Danville Parks and Recreation Enters Park In Contest for $100,000 Prize
Danville Parks and Recreation Enters Park In Contest for $100,000 Prize
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Danville, VA-- Danville Parks and Recreation is asking for your help to win money for Dan Daniel Memorial Park.More >>
APCO Crews Working Faster Than Last Year to Restore Power
APCO Crews Working Faster Than Last Year to Restore Power
Lynchburg, VA - Appalachian crews were out working hard Friday to make sure those outage numbers come down.More >>
Pittsylvania County Man Had Big Plans for Burned Home
Pittsylvania County Man Had Big Plans for Burned Home
Pittsylvania Co., VA - It's a buyer and seller's worst nightmare: A home in the process of being sold burned to the ground Thursday in Blairs.
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Byron Clements Found Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Byron Clements Found Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Pittsylvania Co., VA - A Pittsylvania County man has been found not guilty by reason of insanity after two previous trials ended in a hung jury.
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Viewers Send In Dozens of Pictures of Storm Damage & Clean-Up
Viewers Send In Dozens of Pictures of Storm Damage & Clean-Up
We asked, and you answered. We wanted to see your storm and damage pictures and you sent us hundreds!More >>
Cleanup & Power Outages Along Two Roads in Amherst County
Cleanup & Power Outages Along Two Roads in Amherst County
Two side roads were hit pretty bad in Amherst County: Winesap Road and Rising Sun Circle in Monroe, where most of the neighborhood was without power and dealing with a lot to clean up.More >>
Homes & Businesses Still Without Power in Roanoke County & City
Homes & Businesses Still Without Power in Roanoke County & City
Roanoke Co., VA - At the peak of the outages, more than 32,000 Appalachian Power customers were out of power in Roanoke and Roanoke County.More >>
Residents Clean Up After Storm, Thankful It Wasn't Worse
Residents Clean Up After Storm, Thankful It Wasn't Worse
Spout Spring, VA - Despite the widespread damage, residents were in good spirits Friday, thankful for cooler temperatures, the cleanup and that it wasn't any worse.
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Storm Damages Southside Businesses
Storm Damages Southside Businesses
Gretna, VA -- Some Southside business got hit pretty hard by Thursday night's storm.More >>
Martinsville Company Adding 100 New Jobs
Martinsville Company Adding 100 New Jobs
Martinsville, VA -- Monogram Snacks Martinsville announced Friday morning they want to have 100 news jobs filled by the end of July.
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The Buzz June 14-16: Comedy Play, Batteau Festival & Fishing Competition
The Buzz June 14-16: Comedy Play, Batteau Festival & Fishing Competition
The Buzz: "Mama Won't Fly" on stage, the launch of the James River Batteau Festival, the Big Fish Challenge, and Joe Diffie in concert at Phase 2. More >>
Preparations Underway for the Interlocken Festival in Nelson Co.
Preparations Underway for the Interlocken Festival in Nelson Co.
Nelson Co., VA - Organizers were in Nelson County Thursday planning for the Interlocken Festival, which is less than three months away.More >>
Smart Beginnings Awarded Grant to Improve Their Centers
Smart Beginnings Awarded Grant to Improve Their Centers
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Danville,VA- Great news for the Smart Beginnings program in Danville and Pittsylvania County.More >>
Man Charged in Forest Quik-E Robbery, Officials Looking for Witness
Man Charged in Forest Quik-E Robbery, Officials Looking for Witness

Bedford Co., VA - Investigators in Bedford County have arrested a man they say robbed the Quik-E Food Mart in Forest earlier this week.

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Residents Left to Clean Up Damage From Quick But Fierce Storm
Residents Left to Clean Up Damage From Quick, But Fierce Storm
Bedford Co., VA- The cleanup from Thursday's storms is well underway for some. The storm may have only lasted minutes, but the rebuilding process for some could take months.More >>
Lower Humidity & Temperatures on Friday After Thunderstorm Passes Through
Lower Humidity & Temperatures on Friday After Thunderstorm Passes Through
For our Friday, a refreshing cell of high pressure begins to move in from the northwest, dropping the humidity, creating a light north breeze, and lowering the temperatures
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Teenagers Charged for Stealing & Killing Dog in Pittsylvania Co.
Teenagers Charged for Stealing & Killing Dog in Pittsylvania Co.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office says two 17-year-olds are facing charges for stealing and killing someone's dog.

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Severe Weather Knocks Trees on Top of Danville Homes
Severe Weather Knocks Trees on Top of Danville Homes
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Danville, VA-- Severe weather knocked some trees down in Danville on Thursday afternoon.More >>
City Runs Into Roadblocks With Riverwalk Trail Expansion
City Runs Into Roadblocks With Riverwalk Trail Expansion
Danville, VA - Most of the businesses located near the trail have been more than happy to allow an easement for the city to expand the project, but for some, it hasn't been that easy. S & B Motors hasMore >>
Danville YMCA Catering to Senior Citizens
Danville YMCA Catering to Senior Citizens
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Danville, VA-- The Danville YMCA is now doing something new to cater to their senior citizen members.More >>
Bedford Prosecutor Testifies Before Congress on Immigration
Bedford Prosecutor Testifies Before Congress on Immigration
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Washington D.C. - Bedford County Commonwealth's Attorney Randy Krantz testified before Congress Thursday on immigration reform.More >>
Amazement Square Employees Deal With Another Power Outage in Downtown
Amazement Square Employees Deal With Another Power Outage in Downtown
Lynchburg, VA - A handful of power outages have plagued downtown Lynchburg the last few weeks. For most, the culprit has been an animal.More >>
Two Dead After Bedford County Crash, One Was Sweet Briar Graduate
Two Dead After Bedford County Crash, One Was Sweet Briar Graduate
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Bedford County, VA - Two people are dead after a crash in Bedford County Wednesday night.More >>
Martinsville-Henry County SPCA Has Too Many Cats
Martinsville-Henry County SPCA Has Too Many Cats
Martinsville, VA - The Martinsville-Henry County SPCA is overwhelmed with cats. They're at the highest number they've ever seen for kittens and cats at their facility.
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Former Martinsville Police Officer Going to Court for Shooting
Former Martinsville Police Officer Going to Court for Shooting
Martinsville, VA -- A former Martinsville police officer will face a grand jury for allegedly shooting his wife.More >>
Several Trees Down After Thunderstorm Passes Through Central VA
Several Trees Down After Thunderstorm Passes Through Central VA
ABC 13 has been getting several reports of downed trees caused by strong winds Thursday afternoon.

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More Than 1,100 Lost Power in Lynchburg
More than 1,100 Without Power in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA - More than a 1,000 power customers in Lynchburg spent another morning in the dark all because of an animal-related problem.

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Fire Destroys Home in Blairs, No Injuries
Fire Destroys Home in Blairs, No Injuries
Pittsylvania County, VA - A house in Blairs was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. The call came in for a fire off Finch Drive at 10:08 a.m. By the time firefighters got there it was fully engulfedMore >>
Lynchburg Furniture Store Moving
Lynchburg Furniture Store Moving
Lynchburg, VA -Furniture maker Thomas Johnson is moving his business in downtown Lynchburg to Mayflower Drive.More >>
Driver Charged With DUI in Fatal 581 Crash, Police ID People Killed
Driver Charged With DUI in Fatal 581 Crash, Police ID People Killed
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Roanoke, VA - A driver has been charged in Wednesday afternoon's fatal wreck on I-581. More >>
Update: Three People Injured in Amherst Co. ATV Collision
Update: Three People Injured in Amherst Co. ATV Collision
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Amherst Co., VA - Officials say three people were injured on the serious crash in Amherst County involving two 4-wheelers Wednesday.

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Severe Storms Threaten the ABC-13 Viewing Area
Severe Storms Threaten the ABC-13 Viewing Area
From the ABC 13 Weather Center: Heat and humidity along with a strong disturbance and cool front brings the viewing area the chance of severe thunderstorms. It's windy and hot today with scattered showersMore >>
Heat and humidity along with a strong disturbance and cool front brings the viewing area the chance of severe thunderstorms.More >>
New Study Says 95% of People Do Not Wash Hands Properly
New Study Says 95% of People Do Not Wash Hands Properly
Lynchburg, VA- Do you think washing your hands really kills germs? Odds are it doesn't, because you most likely aren't doing it right. That's according to a recent study in the Journal of Environmental Health.More >>
Lynchburg Officials Upset Over Lack of Negotiation With Tourism Budget
Lynchburg Officials Upset Over Lack of Negotiation With Tourism Budget
Lynchburg, VA - The clock is ticking for Lynchburg city officials. A contract with the chamber of commerce for tourism funding is up at the end of the year.More >>
Mary Martin Announces Run for 14th District House of Delegates Seat
Mary Martin Announces Run for 14th District House of Delegates Seat
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Danville,VA-- Former Henry County School Board Member Mary Martin announced she's running as an independent for the 14th District House of Delegates seat.More >>
Danville Social Services Hosts Career Day for Youth
Danville Social Services Hosts Career Day for Youth
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Danville, VA-- Even though it's summer break, several youth in Danville spent their day learning about the importance of education and thinking about career opportunities.More >>
Domino's Pizza Opens in Bedford
Domino's Pizza Opens in Bedford
Bedford, VA - Costumers can dine-in or carry out, and they'll deliver to any address that's within six miles or nine minutes from the North Bridge Street location.

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Motorcycle Driver Airlifted to Roanoke Hospital After Truck Driver Hit Him
Motorcycle Driver Airlifted to Roanoke Hospital After Truck Driver Hit Him
Bedford, VA - Bedford officials say late Wednesday afternoon an accident between a motorcycle and a truck sends the motorcycle driver to the hospital.

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Bedford Town Taxes To Drop Soon
Bedford Town Taxes To Drop Soon
Bedford, VA - Starting July 1, Bedford residents will pay a town tax of 30 cents, and county tax of 50 cents for a total of 80 cents per $100.More >>
Danville Parks and Recreation Offering Summer Camp Opportunities
Danville Parks and Recreation Offering Summer Camp Opportunities
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Danville, VA - If you are looking for summer camp opportunities in Southside Virginia, you have plenty of options.More >>
Weather Warning Changes After Bedford City Becomes a Town
Weather Warning Changes After Bedford City Becomes a Town
Bedford, VA - Residents in Bedford have been reviewing emergency preparedness plans as the city prepares to revert to town status.

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Pittsylvania Co. 4-H Program Needs More Volunteers
Pittsylvania Co. 4-H Program Needs More Volunteers
Pittsylvania Co., VA - An organization in Southside is looking to expand, but it needs the help of more volunteers to make it happen.More >>
Update: Police Say 'Suspicious Item' Found in Forest Is Now Safe
Update: Police Say 'Suspicious Item' Found in Forest Is Now Safe
Bedford Co., VA - Police officials rendered the item safe after hours investigating the suspicious item.
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Lynchburg Dog Walk Event This Saturday
Lynchburg Dog Walk Event This Saturday
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Lynchburg, VA - Saturday morning at 9 a.m. is the first ever Paws-a-tively Best Dog Walk Ever.More >>
UPDATE: Police Respond to Suspicious Item in Roanoke, Close Several Streets
UPDATE: Police Respond to Suspicious Item in Roanoke, Close Several Streets
Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Police closed down several streets near downtown Wednesday morning after someone called about a suspicious item found in a dumpster.

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Omni Hotels Buys The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs
Omni Hotels Buys The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs
Hot Springs, VA – The Homestead resort in Hot Springs will have new owners starting July 1.

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Amherst County's Current Treasurer Saw 'Several Red Flags'
Amherst County's Current Treasurer Saw 'Several Red Flags'
Amherst, VA - New details in the case of the former Amherst County treasurer, charged with embezzling public funds and money-laundering.More >>
Centra Breaks Ground on New Gretna Medical Facility
Centra Breaks Ground on New Gretna Medical Facility
Gretna, VA - The 24-hour emergency room will be the first of its kind for Gretna. People say they had to travel up to an hour to reach a hospital before.More >>
Berglund Owner Fixes Slashed Tires, Police Still Investigating
Berglund Owner Fixes Slashed Tires, Police Still Investigating
Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Police are still looking for answers for some 30 car owners who had their tires slashed earlier this week.More >>
ABC 13 Weather Team: No Derecho Thursday, Storms Still Possible
ABC 13 Weather Team: No Derecho Thursday, Storms Still Possible
Lynchburg, VA – Rumors about our area being hit by another derecho have been swirling all around network T.V. and online for days, but the ABC 13 Weather Team says we are not going to see a repeat of last June.More >>
Area Summer Camps Filled Up at Record Speed
Area Summer Camps Filled Up at Record Speed
John Patterson -- "We really focus on the kids' mind body and spirit," said Smith.

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Family and Friends Talk About Halifax County Drowning Victim
Family and Friends Talk About Halifax County Drowning Victim
Halifax County, VA - A Halifax County man has now become the third drowning victim in our area in the last two weeks.More >>
Martinsville Company Expanding, Adding More Jobs
Martinsville Company Expanding, Adding More Jobs
Martinsville, VA - Officials in Martinsville say a local company is expanding, creating 44 new jobs.More >>
Radford Man Enters Plea, Found Guilty of Rape
Radford Man Enters Plea, Found Guilty of Rape
Radford, VA - Radford man has entered an Alford plea and was found guilty of rape Wednesday.

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Update: Halifax Co. Man Dies After Being Pulled From Creek
Update: Halifax Co. Man Dies After Being Pulled From Creek
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Halifax Co., VA - The Halifax County Sheriff says the man pulled from a creek Tuesday night has died.
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Centra Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Center in Gretna
Centra Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Center in Gretna
Gretna, VA - Centra is celebrating a new medical center in Gretna Wednesday.

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Former Amherst Co. Treasurer Arrested on Embezzlement, Money Laundering Charges
Former Amherst Co. Treasurer Arrested on Embezzlement, Money Laundering Charges
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Amherst Co., VA - State Police say they arrested the former Amherst County treasurer Wednesday afternoon on embezzlement and money-laundering charges.

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Centra Breaks Ground On New Medical Center
Centra Breaks Ground On New Medical Center
Gretna, VA - Centra will break ground on a new medical center. The public is invited to the ceremony on McBride Lane off Route 40, near the Hampton Inn. The new medical center will replace Centra'sMore >>
Gretna, VA - Centra will break ground on a new medical center.More >>
Lynchburg Eyes Improvement Plan for Campbell Avenue
Lynchburg Eyes Improvement Plan for Campbell Avenue
Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg City Council heard plans Tuesday night to completely revamp the look of Campbell Avenue. It's part of the city's comprehensive plan.More >>
Allen Wins Democratic Nomination for Roanoke City Sheriff
Allen Wins Democratic Nomination for Roanoke City Sheriff
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Roanoke, VA - Tim Allen won the Democratic nomination for Roanoke City Sheriff Tuesday. Allen defeated Joe Bush.More >>
Lynchburg City Council Approves Centra Building Swap
Lynchburg City Council Approves Centra Building Swap
Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg City Council signed off Tuesday night, on Centra taking over the city's existing health department building.More >>
How to Help Campbell Co. Couple Whose Basement Wall Collapsed
How to Help Campbell Co. Couple Whose Basement Wall Collapsed
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Campbell Co., VA - Their story warmed your hearts; that of Gerald and Sandra Hughes, the elderly Campbell County couple that had their basement wall collapse after last week's rain storm.More >>
Herring is Va. Democratic attorney general nominee
Herring is Va. Democratic attorney general nominee
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- State Sen. Mark Herring has won the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general over political newcomer Justin Fairfax.More >>
Adams Wins Republican Primary in Va. House of Delegates 16th District
Adams Wins Republican Primary in Va. House of Delegates 16th District
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Les Adams wins the Republican Primary for the 16th District House of Delegates.More >>
Wine Festival This Weekend in Huddleston
Wine Festival This Weekend in Huddleston
Huddleston, VA - The event Saturday evening benefits the Safe Surfin' Foundation, which teaches kids about internet safety.More >>
Settlement Proposed Between River Ridge Mall and Lynchburg City
Settlement Proposed Between River Ridge Mall and Lynchburg City
Lynchburg, VA - The lawsuit between the City of Lynchburg and River Ridge Mall could end with a $139 thousand settlement.More >>
Vinton Couple Honored as Virginia's Outstanding Senior Volunteers
Vinton Couple Honored as Virginia's Outstanding Senior Volunteers
Vinton, VA - Lyndell and Peggy Bryant were honored with the Salute to Senior Service Award.More >>
Panel Deciding on Huguely's Appeal
Panel Deciding on Huguely's Appeal
Charlottesville, VA - A three-judge panel is trying to decide whether or not to broaden the appeal of former UVA lacrosse player George Huguely.More >>
Danville Historical Society Preserving Collection
Danville Historical Society Preserving Collection
Danville, VA - The Danville Historical Society wants to make sure their collection of antiques will be preserved for future generations.More >>
New Agricultural Zoning Rule in Bedford County
New Agricultural Zoning Rule in Bedford County
Bedford Co., VA - There are new rules dictating where and how many houses can be built in rural Bedford County.More >>
Regional Jails Working to Prevent Inmate Suicides
Regional Jails Working to Prevent Inmate Suicides
Lynchburg, VA - The Blue Ridge Jail Authority says despite an inmate's apparent suicide last week, you'd be surprised how many are actually prevented.More >>
VDH Cautions Well and Septic Owners After Heavy Rains
VDH Cautions Well and Septic Owners After Heavy Rains
Roanoke, VA - With all of the rain we have been having, you might want to check out your wells and septic systems.More >>
Suspects Force Open Front Door of Forest Restaurant Using a Vehicle and Rope
Suspects Force Open Front Door of Forest Restaurant Using a Vehicle and Rope
Forest, VA - It wasn't your typical break-in at a Forest restaurant Monday night.More >>
Police: Body Found in Kerr Lake Fits Description of Missing Danville Woman
Police: Body Found in Kerr Lake Fits Description of Missing Danville Woman
Mecklenberg Co., VA - Police say the body that was found in Kerr Lake Reservoir in Mecklenberg County over the weekend fits the description of Kathy Kieling, 57.More >>
Cuccinelli Visits Southside, Lays Out Economic Plan
Cuccinelli Visits Southside, Lays Out Economic Plan
Danville, VA - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli visited the Southside Tuesday to lay out his economic policy.More >>
Lynchburg City Fails Fiscal Stress Test
Lynchburg City Fails Fiscal Stress Test
Lynchburg, VA - The Lynchburg City Manager is updating City Council Tuesday Night on an important and disappointing ranking for the Hill City.More >>
New Dome in Danville Keeping Locals Curious
New Dome in Danville Keeping Locals Curious
Danville, VA - It's hard to miss one big construction project going on in downtown Danville at the Danville Science Center.More >>
Study: Tourism Pumping Millions into the Lynchburg Area Economy
Study: Tourism Pumping Millions into the Lynchburg Area Economy
Lynchburg, VA - A new study reveals that tourism pumps $20.5 million into Central Virginia's economy.More >>
Tornado Victims Still Taking Donations with Help of New App
Tornado Victims Still Taking Donations with Help of New App
Moore, OK - Folks in Oklahoma are still cleaning up after several tornados tore through the state just a few weeks ago. They are also getting added help through a new app.More >>
Salem Cigarette Tax Will Triple In July
Salem Cigarette Tax Will Triple In July
Salem, VA - Starting next month buying a pack of cigarettes in Salem will get even more expensive as the city adopts a measure tripling the cigarette tax.More >>
Quik-E Store in Forest Robbed
Quik-E Store in Forest Robbed
Forest, VA - The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed the Quik-E Food Store in Forest Monday night.More >>
Roanoke Police Investigating Rash of Tire Slashings
Roanoke Police Investigating Rash of Tire Slashings
Roanoke, VA - Roanoke police are investigating after finding more than a dozen cars with its tires slashed.More >>
Body Found in Buggs Island Lake, Presumed to be Missing Danville Woman
Body Found in Buggs Island Lake, Presumed to be Missing Danville Woman
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Danville, VA - Danville Police say they believe a body that was found in Buggs Island Lake is a woman who went missing a couple weeks ago.More >>
VDOT Meeting to Widen I-81
VDOT Meeting to Widen I-81
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Daleville, VA - VDOT wants to hear from citizens about its plans to widen I-81.More >>
Top Roanoke Promoter To Lead Harvester Performance Center
Top Roanoke Promoter To Lead Harvester Performance Center
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Rocky Mount, VA - Monday, Rocky Mount town leaders announced a new General Manager for the Harvester Performance Center.More >>
LewsGale President Resigns
LewsGale President Resigns
Salem, VA - Victor E. Giovanetti will accept the position of chief operating officer of LifePoint Hospitals' Eastern Group based in Nashville, Tennessee.More >>
Polls Open For Virginia Legislative Primaries
Polls Open For Virginia Legislative Primaries
The Virginia legislative primaries are Tuesday. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and will stay open until 7 p.m. Identification is required to vote at the polls. Democrats will vote for their nominees forMore >>
Ken Cuccinelli Touring The Southside
Ken Cuccinelli Touring The Southside
Danville, VA - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli will make a couple of stops to meet with business leaders in the Southside Tuesday.More >>
Both Lanes of 122 Back Open in Moneta After Storm Topples Tree
Both Lanes of 122 Back Open in Moneta After Storm Topples Tree
Moneta, VA - A severe thunderstorm sent a large tree across Route 122 Monday evening around 5:45, crushing a vehicle underneath and delaying all traffic for nearly two hours.More >>
Good News for Charlotte Airport; Impresses Lynchburg Regional Administrators
Good News for Charlotte Airport; Impresses Lynchburg Regional Administrators
Lynchburg, VA - There were a lot of delayed flights throughout the east coast because of all that wet weather on Monday.More >>
Stuart Man Killed in Henry Co. Crash
Stuart Man Killed in Henry Co. Crash
Henry Co., VA - State Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that happened Sunday night in Henry County.More >>
Campbell Co. EMS Wins Top Honor
Campbell Co. EMS Wins Top Honor
Campbell Co., VA - For the first time ever, Campbell County took home the title of 2013 Outstanding EMS Agency.More >>
Roanoke Police Identify Suspect in 7-Eleven Shooting
Roanoke Police Identify Suspect in 7-Eleven Shooting
Roanoke, VA - Police now have a warrant for Franki Flint, 28, charging him with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.More >>
Online Voting Begins for Miss VA Pageant
Online Voting Begins for Miss VA Pageant
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Online voting starts Monday for contestants competing to become Miss Virginia.More >>
South Boston Police Searching for Vandals
South Boston Police Searching for Vandals
South Boston, VA - Vandals caused damage throughout the Riverdale area of South Boston over the weekend.More >>

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Dauphin County
Investigators: fatal stabbing of elderly woman was not random
Investigators: fatal stabbing of elderly woman was not random
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:16:03 GMT
Authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of an 87-year-old woman in a Hershey area home last week no longer believe the crime was a random attack.More >>
Authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of an 87-year-old woman in a Hershey area home last week no longer believe the crime was a random attack.More >>
Poisonous plant growing rampant in midstate
Poisonous plant growing rampant in midstate
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:03:35 GMT
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County. Driving through Lancaster County, you may see little white flowersMore >>
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County.More >>
Pa. Senate GOP seeking consensus on liquor bill
Pa. Senate GOP seeking consensus on liquor bill
Republican state senators are still unsure whether they'll vote for legislation that one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and hard liquor in Pennsylvania.More >>
Republican state senators are still unsure whether they'll vote for legislation that one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and hard liquor in Pennsylvania.More >>
Email tied to DCNR head's resignation released
Email tied to DCNR head's resignation released
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:45:31 GMT
Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's office is making public an email exchange it says led to the forced resignation of a member of his Cabinet.More >>
Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's office is making public an email exchange it says led to the forced resignation of a member of his Cabinet.More >>
York County Treatment Court adds dog to the team
York County Treatment Court adds dog to the team
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:40:42 GMT
The York County Probation Department introduced its newest member to the team, Buster, 24-month black Labrador Retriever. Buster will be working with defendants in Treatment Court. YorK County has theMore >>
The York County Probation Department introduced its newest member to the team: Buster, a 24-month-old black Labrador Retriever.More >>
Police investigate thefts from Carlisle YMCA
Police investigate thefts from Carlisle YMCA
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:40:32 GMT
Police said they are investigating thefts from multiple lockers at the Carlisle YMCA.More >>
Police said they are investigating thefts from multiple lockers at the Carlisle YMCA.More >>
Harrisburg man brutally attacked, neighbors blame city ignorance
Harrisburg man brutally attacked, neighbors blame city ignorance
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:38:46 GMT
A Harrisburg man was beaten over the weekend while trying to help a neighbor. Now, a neighborhood blames the city for not listening to public safety cries for help.More >>
A Harrisburg man was beaten over the weekend while trying to help a neighbor. Now, a neighborhood blames the city for not listening to public safety cries for help.More >>
Pa. table games continue strong growth
Pa. table games continue strong growth
Gross revenue from table games at Pennsylvania's 11 casinos rose sharply last month.More >>
Gross revenue from table games at Pennsylvania's 11 casinos rose sharply last month.More >>
Pa. high court upholds judge's retirement age
Pa. high court upholds judge's retirement age
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:50:36 GMT
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is unanimously rejected a challenge to a portion of the state constitution that requires judges to retire by the end of the year in which they turn 70.More >>
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is unanimously rejected a challenge to a portion of the state constitution that requires judges to retire by the end of the year in which they turn 70.More >>
Lancaster woman left children alone, police say
Lancaster woman left children alone, police say
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:36:15 GMT
Police said they have filed a criminal complaint against a Lancaster County woman who left her two young children home alone.More >>
Police said they have filed a criminal complaint against a Lancaster County woman who left her two young children home alone.More >>

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Police: 2 stole $400 in clothes from dryer
Police: 2 stole $400 in clothes from dryer
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:18:02 GMT
Police in Cumberland County are looking for help from the public as they attempt to identify two people suspected of stealing clothing from a laundromat.More >>
Police in Cumberland County are looking for help from the public as they attempt to identify two people suspected of stealing clothing from a laundromat.More >>
Harrisburg man attacked by 2 trying car doors
Harrisburg man attacked by 2 trying car doors
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:47:59 GMT
A 56-year-old Midtown man told Harrisburg police he was attacked by two men over the weekend when he confronted the pair about their suspicious behavior.More >>
A 56-year-old Midtown man told Harrisburg police he was attacked by two men over the weekend when he confronted the pair about their suspicious behavior.More >>
Road work slated on I-81 North this week
Road work slated on I-81 North this week
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:27:24 GMT
A road maintenance project has been scheduled this week on a stretch of Interstate 81 northbound near Harrisburg.More >>
A road maintenance project has been scheduled this week on a stretch of Interstate 81 northbound near Harrisburg.More >>
Bear cub making its way around Perry County
Bear cub making its way around Perry County
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:46:55 GMT
A bear cub has been making its way around Perry County this week.Several viewers have sent us photos of the cub in their yards in the Duncannon area. On Thursday, the cub climbed up onto Mary Wallenmeyer'sMore >>
A bear cub has been making its way around Perry County this week.More >>
Franklin County
Crews called to the scene of fatal ATV crash
Crews called to the scene of fatal ATV crash
Updated: Sunday, June 16 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:30:26 GMT
Rescue crews were called out to the scene of a fatal ATV crash in Franklin County Sunday evening. It happened at around 5:20 along the 1700 block of Shatzer Road in Fannett Township. The coroner is currentlyMore >>
Rescue crews were called out to the scene of a fatal ATV crash in Franklin County Sunday evening.More >>
Police investigate thefts from Carlisle YMCA
Police investigate thefts from Carlisle YMCA
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:40:32 GMT
Police said they are investigating thefts from multiple lockers at the Carlisle YMCA.More >>
Police said they are investigating thefts from multiple lockers at the Carlisle YMCA.More >>
Police: York Co. teacher allowed students to pierce ear, stomach in class
Police: York Co. teacher allowed students to pierce ear, stomach in class
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:53:05 GMT
A York County teacher is facing charges after police say she allowed a student to pierce body parts in her classroom without parental consent.Carroll Township Police charged 34-year-old April Beard fromMore >>
A York County teacher is facing charges after police say she allowed students to pierce body parts while in her classroom without parental consent.More >>
Car travels wrong way on PA Turnpike, causes multi-vehicle crash
Car travels wrong way on PA Turnpike, causes multi-vehicle crash
Updated: Sunday, June 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:32:52 GMT
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed near the Susquehanna River Bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.Authorities said there are traffic incidents near mile markers 241.9 and 247.4.TheMore >>
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at the Susquehanna River Bridge in Dauphin County.More >>
No one injured in Chambersburg house fire
No one injured in Chambersburg house fire
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:18:31 GMT
Officials are trying to figure out what caused a fire at a home in Chambersburg late Sunday.More >>
Officials are trying to figure out what caused a fire at a home in Chambersburg late Sunday.More >>
Dillsburg man faces corruption of minors charges
Dillsburg man faces corruption of minors charges
Updated: Sunday, June 16 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-06-16 18:20:38 GMT
A Dillsburg man was charged with corruption of minors after police said he sent an underage girl sexually explicit text messages and had indecent contact with her. Michael Ray Blackburn, Jr. of the firstMore >>
A Dillsburg man was charged with corruption of minors after police said he sent an underage girl sexually explicit text messages and had indecent contact with her.More >>

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