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WSET ABC 13 covers news, sports and weather in the Heart of Virginia: Lynchburg, Danville and Roanoke and nearby communities including Amherst, Lexington, Cave Spring, Blacksburg, Martinsville, Farmville, North Shore, Glasgow, Altavista, Gretna, Chatham, Blairs, Bassett, Rocky Mt, Penhook, Moneta and Buena Vista
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Hundreds tour St. Jude Dream Home on final open house day
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (229+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The doors closed Sunday on this year’s St. Jude Dream Home tours, but not before hundreds of people stopped by to see the nearly 3,000-square-foot home for themselves. The home, built by L.G. Flint, is located…...
Driver charged, 2 victims identified in explosive I-81 crash in Virginia
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (255+ words) FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A driver faces a reckless driving charge after a crash involving two trucks killed both truck drivers and caused oxygen tanks to explode Thursday evening. Virginia State Police identified the drivers who died as Russell R. Haskins,…...
Maroon football takes down Greensboro 28-14; Improves to 2-0
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (188+ words) Roanoke, VA (WSET/Roanoke College) — The Roanoke College football team scored 28-straight points Saturday to post a 28-14 win over visiting Greensboro College in non-conference play. Sophomore quarterback Linwood Johnson was a part of all four RC touchdowns and the Maroon…...
The National News Desk Weekend Edition
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (49+ words) WSET The National News Desk Weekend Edition by The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) — The National News Desk Weekend Edition brings you award-winning local storytelling from Sinclair Broadcast Group's local TV newsrooms across the United States and feeds from sources…...
25 years later, Amherst woman recalls escaping the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (673+ words) AMHERST, Va (WSET) — Charlene Ryan now lives in Amherst, but 25 years ago, she was working as a project manager inside the Pentagon. ABC13 sat down with Ryan to hear her story from when a hijacked plane struck the building in the…...
Student who broke into school found dead
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (156+ words) MARANA, Ariz. (KOLD/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A student who broke into a school was found dead, authorities said. A Marana High School student was found dead after breaking into the school overnight, authorities told KOLD. Police told KOLD the…...
Southside lieutenant remembered for 29 years of law enforcement service
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (229+ words) AXTON, Va. (WSET) — Lieutenant Brian Lawson was remembered by family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers during his funeral at Freedom Baptist Church in Axton. A final ceremony was held at the Earles Family Cemetery in Axton, where loved ones…...
Girl Scouts unveil 2 new cookies: one for your dog and one for you
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (218+ words) Girl Scout cookie season is adding something new for both two-legged and four-legged fans. The Girl Scouts have announced Patch Pals, the first Girl Scout cookie made for dogs, along with Sparkables, an allergy-friendly treat for people with food allergies....
$1.5M campaign launches to turn Langhorne Road office into Lynchburg teen center
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (443+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Boys and Girls Club is moving into a new headquarters in Lynchburg. An office building at 2512 Langhorne Road will soon become a new hub for Lynchburg teenagers, with plans for study halls, gaming spaces and…...
Michael Lee Perry III representing himself as murder trial hits 5th continuance
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (25+ words) WSET Michael Lee Perry III representing himself as murder trial hits 5th continuance...