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Summer Food Program Helps Hungry Children

One group is making sure no child goes hungry this summer. Feeding America in Southwest Virginia is working in the Summer Food Service Program to help ...

Lynchburg Regional Airport Hosts Flight Event

Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg Regional Airport is one of three in the state that will host a "Women Can Fly" event this month.  The Virginia Department ...

Emails Show McDonnell Aides Questioned Endorsements

Richmond, VA - Newly released emails show that Governor McDonnell attended an event to promote new products from a campaign donor despite concerns from top ...

Montgomery Co. Judge Sentenced Jeramiah Chamberlain

Montgomery Co., VA - A Montgomery County judge Tuesday sentenced a man for attempted capital murder and three other charges. 32-year-old Jeramiah Chamberlain got 33 years ...

Update:Contract Worker Struck, Killed on I-81

Update:10:43 p.m. Montgomery Co., VA- Tuesday night State Police identified the contract worker who died when he was hit by an 18-wheeler on I-81 Tuesday afternoon. Investigators ...

Working Moms React to Mississippi Governor's Comments

Lynchburg, VA - Anger is stirring among some women over interesting remarks made about the American education system. It began Tuesday with the Governor of Mississippi, ...

Lynchburg Officials Hold First Public Hearing on the City's Comprehensive Plan

Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg officials are asking for feedback from the public on their comprehensive plan for the future of the city. Tuesday night kicked off ...

Looking Back at the Storm of '93

Lynchburg, VA - We all remember the violent derecho that blew through our area almost one year ago. "Kinda one of those things you never forget ...

New Lynchburg App Available

Lynchburg, VA - Central Virginia has a new App you can download off of iTunes, a new generation of the Discover Lynchburg App. The App lists ...

Farm to School Program Aims to Put Local Produce in VA Schools

Bedford Co., VA -  There has been a push around Virginia to connect schools with local farms. It is all part of the Farm to ...

Mosquitoes Cause Grief for Halifax Co. Residents

Halifax Co., VA - Even though it's only June, Doris Carter says the mosquito problem at her Virgilina home has already ruined her summer. "My ...

New Roanoke Co. Trail Officially Opens

Roanoke Co., VA - The final step in the completion of Roanoke County's "South County Library" is now complete. A new boardwalk officially opened Tuesday. The ...

Miles Charged With First Degree Murder in Slocum's Death

Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg police have arrested the son-in-law of an 86-year-old woman found murdered inside her home last December. Scott Miles is charged with first ...

Special Olympics Torch Run Moves Through Roanoke

Roanoke, Co., VA - Police officers around the state are making the trek to Richmond for the Special Olympics this weekend. Over eight days, more than ...

Laptops Proposed for Lynchburg Schools

Lynchburg, VA - A laptop for every student: that's the big goal Lynchburg City Schools is setting for the next several years, part of their ...

Lynchburg College Holds 15th Annual Conference on Aging

Lynchburg, VA- Over 60 vendors met Tuesday at Lynchburg College for the Annual Conference on Aging. It's put on by the Beard Center on Aging at ...

Natural Bridge Up for 8th Wonder of the World

Rockbridge Co., VA - Natural Bridge could be named the 8th Wonder of the World, if enough people vote online. There's a contest going on ...

Region 2000 Breakfast Highlights Economic Growth

Lynchburg, VA - Leaders in Central Virginia say our area is still slowly coming out of the economic downturn. Tuesday morning, Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership held ...

Torch Run Passes Through Danville

Danville, VA - Law enforcement on the Southside ran through the streets of downtown Danville Tuesday for a good cause. It was all part of a ...

New Trash Cans May Become Mandatory In Danville

Danville, VA - Every Danville resident may soon need a specialized trash can for all trash pick ups. City council will discuss it at their work ...

Roanoke City Council Votes to Give Itself a Pay Raise

Roanoke, VA - Roanoke's City Council voted to give itself some hefty raises. If finalized, council members will get a 28.5% raise from $15,560 to $20,000 ...

Roads Back Open After Tractor Trailer Accident on Monacan Bridge

Update 10:55 a.m.: Amherst Co., VA - Officials say the scene of a tractor trailer accident on Route 29 on the Monacan Bridge has been cleared. There ...

Lawsuit Challenging Confederate Flag Ordinance Dismissed

Lexington, VA - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging an ordinance that says Confederate battle flags aren't allowed on municipal poles in Lexington. U.S. ...

Danville Police Name Suspect in Double Shooting

Danville, VA - Danville Police have named the suspect they say is responsible for a double shooting.  Officials say they're looking for 17-year-old Preston Nunnally. He's charged with ...

Driver Charged With DUI and Reckless Driving

Lynchburg, VA - A Lynchburg man was arrested Thursday night charged with DUI and reckless driving after police say he was responsible for the crash on ...

Governor's Bowl Feeds the Hungry

Reporter: Mark Kelly l Videographer: Parker Slaybaugh Lynchburg, VA - Governor McDonnell has a challenge for Virginia's business community -- who can raise the most food ...

New Store Brings Old Flair to Downtown Lynchburg

Reporter: Carleigh Griffeth Lynchburg, VA- If you've been in downtown Lynchburg lately you might have seen a new store pop up on Main Street. Well, the location ...

Manhunt-Joshua Freeman

Lynchburg, VA - This week's manhunt suspect is Joshua Freeman. He's 6'2" and 25 years old. He is wanted for probation violation for unauthorized use of a vehicle. Freeman ...

Man Dies In Roanoke Motorcycle Accident

Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Police are investigating a deadly wreck Thursday in the 2100 block of Hollins Road. They say, around 2:00 p.m. Thursday, a man driving ...

Semi Truck Driver Faces Reckless Driving Charges

Botetourt County, VA - State police say a tractor trailer driver faces charges - for an accident on Interstate 81 Thursday. They say, around 2:30 p.m. Thursday ...

Lynchburg Fire Dept. Welcomes New Recruits To The Department

Lynchburg, VA - Congratulations go out to nine new members of the Lynchburg Fire Department. Thursday night the new recruits graduated to become new firefighters during a ...

Centra Neurosurgeons Hold Informational Seminar in Danville

Video Journalist: Angela Fowler Danville, VA-  Thursday evening in Danville Centra Neurosurgeons held an informational seminar regarding advancements in back and neck pain. Some people suffer from ...

LU Buys Wingate By Wyndham Hotel for $9.2 Million

Reporter: Mark Kelly l Videographer: Parker Slaybaugh Lynchburg, VA - Wingate by Wyndham wants guests and employees at ease. The Candlers Mountain Road site will continue ...

Liberty University Buys Former Wingate Hotel

Lynchburg, VA - The Wingate by Wyndham Hotel off of Candler's Mountain Road has new owners. During an auction ThursdayLiberty University bought the property for $9.2 ...

Turkeys Slowly Die for Hours Following Tractor Trailer Wreck

Reporter: James Gherardi l Videographer: R.J. Burnette Ridgeway, VA - SPCA volunteers say it was a very upsetting scene after a truck carrying hundreds of turkeys overturned ...

Madison Heights Family Pushing Lifesaver Law

Reporter: Rachel Schaerr | Videographer: Daniel Heffner Madison Heights, VA - One year after a Madison Heights woman drowned in a tubing accident, her family is ...

Red Light Cameras Could Be Installed in Amherst Co.

Reporter: Sally Delta Amherst Co., VA - The Amherst County Sheriff's office wants to crack down on drivers that run red lights. Officials is requesting red light ...

Work on Midtown Connector in Lynchburg

Reporter: Lauren Compton l Videographer: Jemon Haskins Lynchburg, VA- More roadwork, detours and delays are heading to downtown Lynchburg. This summer work will begin on the ...

Lynchburg May be in 'Bark for Your Park' Finals

Lynchburg, VA - Friday is the day Lynchburg will learn if it's in the final 15 for the PetSafe Bark For Your Park contest, and ...

Crews Respond to Fire in Lynchburg, No Major Damage

Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg firefighters were called to a house fire Thursday afternoon, but a quick response saved any major damage. The fire broke out before ...

Dugout Canoe Displayed at Batteau Festival

Reporter: Jessica Young l Photographer: Ira Quillen Lynchburg, VA - Visitors of the Batteau Festival in Lynchburg this weekend will see a neat bit of history. The ...

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Joseph Weekley: Case of Detroit cop who shot Aiyana Jones, 7, dead declared a mistrial

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