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Lynchburg Taxicab Catches On Fire
Lynchburg Taxicab Catches On Fire
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Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg firefighters were called to 5th Street around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday where an Allied Cab caught on fire. More >>
Police Say Rivermont Road Rage to Blame for Evening Car Fire
Police Say Rivermont Road Rage to Blame for Evening Car Fire
Lynchburg, VA - Police say it's a love triangle turned violent, and it played out on the middle of a street Tuesday in Lynchburg.More >>
Lynchburg's Centra Swap is First Land Swap in City History
Lynchburg's Centra Swap is First Land Swap in City History
Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg officials are saying the land swap between the city and Centra was landmark; it's the first ever in Hill City history.More >>
'Smash Theatre' Coming to a Lynchburg Business Near You
'Smash Theatre' Coming to a Lynchburg Business Near You
Lynchburg, VA - Don't be surprised if actors show up unexpectedly to your workplace this week.More >>
Healthcare Reform is Coming Fast
Healthcare Reform is Coming Fast
Lynchburg, VA - There are parts of healthcare reform people do fear, especially one small business owner we met Tuesday.More >>
Dam Regulations An Issue For Two Area Lakes
Dam Regulations An Issue For Two Area Lakes
Forest, VA – Liberty University has told state regulators it will not fix the dam at Ivy Lake, which could mean the state will order the draining of the lake. Neighbors in Botetourt County are facing the same issue with their lake.More >>
UPDATE: High Water Lingers After Tuesday's Downpours
UPDATE: High Water Lingers After Tuesday's Downpours
Lynchburg, VA – Rainfall amounts between one and five inches over the past several days helped lead to flash flooding over parts of the ABC 13 Viewing Area Tuesday.More >>
Traffic Concerns Amid New Lynchburg Construction
Traffic Concerns Amid New Lynchburg Construction
Lynchburg, VA - A new retail center will bring another traffic light to one of Lynchburg's most congested roads.More >>
Family of Delma Towler Speak Out About Caldwell's Decision
Family of Delma Towler Speak Out About Caldwell's Decision
Altavista, VA – There is new information into a decision made by Roanoke Commonwealth's Attorney Donald Caldwell regarding the death of 83-year-old Delma Towler.More >>
Moose Lodge To Host Fireworks Show in Bedford
Moose Lodge To Host Fireworks Show in Bedford
Bedford, VA - There will be fireworks after all in Bedford, just not on July 4.More >>
ABC 13 Partners for Summer Blood Drive
ABC 13 Partners for Summer Blood Drive
Lynchburg, VA - ABC 13 News is partnering with the Red Cross for our Summer Blood Drive.More >>
Gas Prices Set to Drop This Summer
Gas Prices Set to Drop This Summer
Richmond, VA - Rather than paying roughly 17 cents per gallon for gas, the price will begin to drop to 11 cents a gallon starting July 1.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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Mommy Monday: Surviving the Summer Slide of Reading
Mommy Monday: Surviving the Summer Slide of Reading
Lynchburg, VA - If your children aren't picking up a book every day, they could end up a victim of the summer slide next school year.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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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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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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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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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 >>
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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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 >>
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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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 >>
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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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 >>
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 >>
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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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 >>
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 >>
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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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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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 >>
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 >>
Sen. Northam wins Va. Democratic Lt. Gov. nomination
Sen. Northam wins Va. Democratic Lt. Gov. nomination
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- State Sen. Ralph Northam is the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, defeating the former White House technology chief Aneesh Chopra in Virginia's statewide primary.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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Funeral Held for Lynchburg Church Deacon
Funeral Held for Lynchburg Church Deacon
Lynchburg, VA - A beloved church deacon, who drowned while on vacation in North Carolina last week, was laid to rest in Lynchburg Monday.More >>
Batteau Festival Organizers Monitoring James River Levels
Batteau Festival Organizers Monitoring James River Levels
Lynchburg, VA - The James River is already high from all the rain we've had recently, and the organizers of the annual batteau festival are monitoring the levels every day leading up to this weekend's launch.More >>
New Lynchburg Company to Help Grow Talent
New Lynchburg Company to Help Grow Talent
Lynchburg, VA- Whatever your talent is, they want to help you hone it. It's called EPIC 434. More >>
UPDATE: Tornado Watch Dropped for Parts of the Area
UPDATE: Tornado Watch Dropped for Parts of the Area
Lynchburg, VA - Severe weather is starting to set up to our east as the evening progresses.
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Lynchburg Summer Camps Keep Kids Busy, Active
Lynchburg Summer Camps Keep Kids Busy, Active
Lynchburg, VA – Lynchburg City Schools kicked off its summer camp for athletes Monday.More >>
Virginia Legislative Primaries are Tuesday
Virginia Legislative Primaries are Tuesday
Richmond, VA - Democrats will vote for their nominees for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, and several House seats are on ballots in both the Democratic and Republican primaries.More >>
Murder, Firearm Charges Certified Against Philbrook
Murder, Firearm Charges Certified Against Philbrook
Campbell Co., VA - The man accused of murdering his grandparents in their Campbell County home was in court Monday afternoon.More >>
Four-Year-Old Cancer Patient Raises Thousands for Other Kids
Four-Year-Old Cancer Patient Raises Thousands for Other Kids
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Lynchburg, VA - A little girl fighting cancer raises thousands to help other kids just like her.More >>
UPDATE: Lynchburg Church Mourns Drowning of Deacon
UPDATE: Lynchburg Church Mourns Drowning of Deacon
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Lynchburg, VA - A Lynchburg church is mourning the loss of one of their own.More >>
Lynchburg Area Animal Hospital Helps Young Girl Battling Crohn's Disease
Lynchburg Area Animal Hospital Helps Young Girl Battling Crohn's Disease
Lynchburg, VA - A fundraiser was held Sunday in Lynchburg for a four-year-old girl battling Crohn's Disease and Pneumonia.More >>
New Road Construction & Detours Start Monday in Lynchburg
New Road Construction & Detours Start Monday in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA - You can expect to see more road construction in the Hill City starting Monday on Wards Road and James Street.

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Update: Passenger Dies in Head-On Collision in Campbell County
Update: Passenger Dies in Head-On Collision in Campbell County
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Campbell Co.,VA- State Police have released the name of the victim from Friday's fatal car crash in Campbell County.
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Local Bands Perform at Tornado Relief Concert at DeVault Family Vineyards
Local Bands Perform at Tornado Relief Concert at DeVault Family Vineyards
Concord, VA - Concord's DeVault Family Vineyards teamed up with our Heart of Virginia Lifeline and our own Len Stevens to host the F-5 Relief Concert Saturday.More >>
State Police Investigating After Fatal Shooting by an Albermarle Police Officer
State Police Investigating After Fatal Shooting by an Albermarle Police Officer
Afton, VA (AP) - State police spokeswoman Deborah Cox says the shooting occurred early Saturday after Albemarle police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in Afton.More >>
Greater Lynchburg Transit Reports Major Turn-Around in Finances
Greater Lynchburg Transit Reports Major Turn-Around in Finances
Lynchburg, VA - One year after The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC) found itself heading to City Council asking for a half a million dollar lifeline to pay a line of credit, the bus system is now reporting a more than $700 thousand surplus.More >>
Lynchburg Motorcycle Charity Run Raises Thousands
Lynchburg Motorcycle Charity Run Raises Thousands
Lynchburg, VA - The ride raised money for Sickle Cell patients. This was the Jubilee Center's 10th year of the ride.More >>
Storm Leaves Cleanup Crews to Deal With Flooded Basements
Storm Leaves Cleanup Crews to Deal With Flooded Basements
Lynchburg, VA - The rain that drenched our area is over, the clouds have parted, but not everyone is in the clear. For some, even a little storm can mean a basement full of water.More >>
Jury Finds Nelson Co. Man Guilty of Several Sex Crimes
Jury Finds Nelson Co. Man Guilty of Several Sex Crimes
Nelson Co., VA – A jury has found a Nelson County man guilty of several sex charges.

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Paying for Needed Improvements to Ivy Lake Dam in Forest
Paying for Needed Improvements to Ivy Lake Dam in Forest
Forest, VA - People living around Ivy Lake in Forest just got a letter from the state they were unhappy to receive. It concerns the dam at Ivy Lake.More >>
Elderly Couple Loses Home After Basement Wall Collapses
Elderly Couple Loses Home After Basement Wall Collapses
Campbell Co., VA - An Campbell County elderly couple is homeless after their basement collapsed Thursday night.
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Lynchburg Group Celebrates 600th Week of Supporting Troops at Monument Terrace
Lynchburg Group Celebrates 600th Week of Supporting Troops at Monument Terrace
Lynchburg, VA - You've seen them standing at Monument Terrace in Lynchburg every week, and Friday the group of patriots celebrated the 600th consecutive week downtown.More >>
Animals Causing Power Problems in Lynchburg
Animals Causing Power Problems in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA - Power has been restored to roughly 2,300 customers in downtown Lynchburg.More >>
Flood Watch Until Friday as Tropical Storm Andrea Moves Through
Flood Watch Until Friday as Tropical Storm Andrea Moves Through
A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect Friday as Andrea moves through the eastern part of our state.
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Update: Power Restored in Lynchburg & Surrounding Areas
Update: Power Restored in Lynchburg & Surrounding Areas
All of the power has been restored in our area. Appalachian Power isn't reporting any customers without power.

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Construction Saturday on Main Street in Lynchburg
Construction Saturday on Main Street in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA - The 600 block of Main Street will be closed from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.More >>
Crews Rescue Cats From Duplex Fire in Bedford, No Injuries
Crews Rescue Cats From Duplex Fire in Bedford, No Injuries
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Bedford, VA- Bedford Fire Department officials say a grease fire caused damage to a duplex in Bedford City Thursday night.More >>
Rain Causes Basement Wall to Collapse in Campbell Co. Home
Rain Causes Basement Wall to Collapse in Campbell Co. Home
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Campbell Co., VA-Officials with the Lyn-Dan Heights Volunteer Fire Department in Campbell County say Thursday's rain was to blame for a basement wall of a house to collapse.More >>
Weekend Washout Changes Local Event Plans
Weekend Washout Changes Local Event Plans
Lynchburg, VA - All this rain is putting a real damper on events happening across our area this weekend. People have to change their plans right along with the changing forecast. The rain can wash outMore >>
Lynchburg, VA - All this rain is putting a real damper on events happening across our area this weekend. People have to change their plans right along with the changing forecast.More >>
Peaks of Otter in Bedford Co. Reopening July 15
Peaks of Otter in Bedford Co. Reopening July 15
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Bedford Co., VA - Delaware North Companies took over operation of the lodge.More >>
Remembering D-Day 69 Years Later
Remembering D-Day 69 Years Later
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Bedford, VA - Sixty-nine years ago Thursday, American soldiers helped send history in a different direction.More >>
Woman Rescued From Elevator in Lynchburg During Power Outage
Woman Rescued From Elevator in Lynchburg During Power Outage
Lynchburg, VA - During the power outage in Lynchburg, one woman got stuck on an elevator for almost an hour.

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Getting Ready for Batteau Festival in Lynchburg
Getting Ready for Batteau Festival in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA - Crew members of the Batteau Debbie brought their vessel down to the James River Thursday to do some testing as they prepare for the voyage to Richmond.More >>
Girl Fighting Cancer to Set Up Lemonade Stand at Lynchburg Community Market
Girl Fighting Cancer to Set Up Lemonade Stand at Lynchburg Community Market
Edie Gilger has fought a rare form of cancer since she was six months old, and her story has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on CBS News.

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Members of Lynchburg Church Mourning Deacon's Drowning
Members of Lynchburg Church Mourning Deacon's Drowning
Lynchburg, VA - Members of the Holy Cross Catholic Church are mourning the sudden death of the church's beloved deacon.
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June 7 Friday Cheers Event Postponed Due to Rain Forecast
June 7 Friday Cheers Event Postponed Due to Rain Forecast
Lynchburg, VA – Friday Cheers on June 7 has been postponed due to the forecast for heavy rain on Friday.More >>
Tree Limb Falls on Car During Morning Rain in Lynchburg, No One Hurt
Tree Limb Falls on Car During Morning Rain in Lynchburg, No One Hurt
Lynchburg, VA - During Thursday morning's heavy downpours in Lynchburg, something else fell from the sky on Carrington Road.More >>
Genworth Financial Cutting 39 Positions in Lynchburg
Genworth Financial Cutting 39 Positions in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA – Officials at Genworth Financial says 39 positions will be cut in Lynchburg.

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Organizations Shining Spotlight on Home Caregivers' Health
Organizations Shining Spotlight on Home Caregivers' Health
Lynchburg, VA- Home Instead Senior Care in Lynchburg and Roanoke is shining a spotlight on a topic that often goes unnoticed--the health of caregivers.More >>
Brookneal Man Says Winning $1 Million, Won't Change a Thing
Brookneal Man Says Winning $1 Million, Won't Change a Thing
Brookneal, VA - 75 year old Marshall Crews won $1 million on a $20 scratch off he bought at the Brookneal ABC store.More >>
Lynchburg Police Carry Torch for Special Olympics Fundraiser
Lynchburg Police Carry Torch for Special Olympics Fundraiser
Lynchburg, VA - The officers were carrying a torch as a part of the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run, a fundraiser for the Virginia Special Olympics.More >>
Campbell Co. EMS to Hire Additional Staff
Campbell Co. EMS to Hire Additional Staff
Campbell Co., VA - Tuesday night the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to grant Public Safety permission to hire three more full-time EMS staff starting July 1.More >>
Keysville Woman Drops 40 Pounds by Walking Area Trails
Keysville Woman Drops 40 Pounds by Walking Area Trails
Keysville, VA - Every day in Keysville, a 1960's sitcom plays in a Main Street window, and Kim Henry walks.More >>
Planners Looking for Ways to Deal With Lynchburg's Increasing Population
Planners Looking for Ways to Deal With Lynchburg's Increasing Population
Lynchburg, VA - By the year 2030, the City of Lynchburg is expecting the population to increase by nearly 7,000.More >>
Condition Improves for Lynchburg Soldier Injured in Afghanistan
Condition Improves for Lynchburg Soldier Injured in Afghanistan
Lynchburg, VA – The condition of a Lynchburg soldier shot multiple times and wounded in Afghanistan is improving.

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Former LU Administrator Charged Again for Home Break-ins
Former LU Administrator Charged Again for Home Break-ins
Rustburg, VA - The former director of convocation at Liberty University is in trouble with the law, yet again.More >>
Franklin County Man Indicted on More Charges After Shooting Himself
Franklin County Man Indicted on More Charges After Shooting Himself
Franklin Co., VA - A Franklin County man already indicted on 50 counts of possessing child pornography has now been indicted on a firearms charge after he accidentally shot himself.

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Brookneal Man Wins $1 Million Lottery
Brookneal Man Wins $1 Million Lottery
Brookneal, VA - A Brookneal man's decision to buy a second lottery ticket really paid off.

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Enrollment at Liberty University Surpasses 100,000
Enrollment at Liberty University Surpasses 100,000
Lynchburg, VA - Liberty University's enrollment is now about the 100,000 mark thanks to online programs.

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Kids in Special Olympics Benefit From Torch Run
Kids in Special Olympics Benefit From Torch Run
Lynchburg, VA - Officers Central Virginia are running with the torch Wednesday as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise awareness for the Special Olympics.

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Two Arrested in Assault Near James River
Two Arrested in Assault Near James River
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Amherst Co., VA - Two people are behind bars in Amherst County, accused of beating up a 21-year-old woman along the banks of the James River.More >>
9-1-1 Call Released in Madison Heights House Fire
9-1-1 Call Released in Madison Heights House Fire
Madison Heights, VA - Fire investigators say there's so much damage, we may never know what caused Sunday's fire that destroyed a Madison Heights home on Kings Road.More >>
Bedford County Considers Water Line Expansion
Bedford County Considers Water Line Expansion
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Bedford County, VA - Bedford County hopes to pump more water from Smith Mountain Lake, for homes and businesses in Forest.More >>
First Ever International DJ Festival in Lynchburg Brings Artists From France & Haiti
First Ever International DJ Festival in Lynchburg Brings Artists From France & Haiti
Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg is hosting the first ever International DJ Festival downtown Saturday night.More >>
Buzz June 1st: Uncle Bill's Day Festival, & Lynchburg's Community Market 230th Anniversary
Buzz June 1st: Uncle Bill's Day Festival, & Lynchburg's Community Market 230th Anniversary
Buzzing weekend of June 1: Uncle Billy's Day Festival in Altavista, Old as Dirt: Lynchburg Community Market 230th Anniversary Celebration, wine tasting at Patrick Henry's Red Hill, and the International DJ Festival in Lynchburg. More >>
Lynchburg Cyclists Bring Safety Awareness
Lynchburg Cyclists Bring Safety Awareness
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Lynchburg, VA - Ride Of Silence brings awareness to bicycle safety.More >>
1,070 Residents Lost Power in Lynchburg
1,070 Residents Lost Power in Lynchburg
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Lynchburg, VA - Dispatchers tell us 1,070 residents have been without power in the Hill City.More >>
Lynchburg Couple Featured on GMA Live!
Lynchburg Couple Featured on GMA Live!
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Lynchburg, VA - On a trip to the Cayman Islands, Jessica Forbes and Joseph House dove under the water a couple and resurfaced engaged.More >>
Giving Ex-Prisoners Voting Rights
Giving Ex-Prisoners Voting Rights
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Lynchburg, VA - The goal is to get Governor McDonnell to issue an executive order allowing those who paid their debt to society to vote in elections.More >>
Two Women Questioned With Lynrocten Loan Scam
Two Women Questioned With Lynrocten Loan Scam
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Lynchburg, VA - A federal search warrant is revealing new details about an alleged loan scam at Lynrocten Federal Credit Union.More >>
Virginia Marine Looking for Man He Saved in Vietnam War
Virginia Marine Looking for Man He Saved in Vietnam War
Lynchburg, VA - For years Sergeant Bozeman has wondered what happened to a man who he only knew for a few moments, a man whose life he saved during the Vietnam War.More >>

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