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Randolph-Macon Men Topple Lynchburg Following Second Half Surge
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (284+ words) Ashland, VA (WSET/Lynchburg Hornets) " The University of Lynchburg men's basketball team was unable to overcome a strong second-half performance from Randolph-Macon, falling 85-60 in ODAC action Saturday evening. After a competitive opening half, the Yellow Jackets used an efficient shooting…...
Lynchburg's beloved penguin house returns with 150 inflatables
1+ week, 5+ day ago (189+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " Lynchburg's cherished holiday tradition, the Penguin House, has returned, delighting residents with its whimsical display of inflatable penguins. Tom George and his family have been creating this spectacle on Fort Ave., since 2012, now featuring around 150 inflatable penguins....
Lynchburg's Jubilee Center reaches halfway mark in $1M STEM expansion fundraising
1+ week, 5+ day ago (230+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " The Jubilee Family Development Center on Florida Ave. in Lynchburg is expanding its Astronaut Leland Melvin STEM center, and they're officially halfway to their $1 million fundraising goal. "We're so excited," executive director, Dr. Sterling Wilder, said. "The…...
Lynchburg woman pleads for return of missing sentimental painting of late service dog
1+ week, 5+ day ago (198+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " A Lynchburg woman is desperately searching for a painting of her beloved service dog, who passed away. The picture was donated to Mission Thrift without her consent, and she has spent the past six months trying to…...
Family and friends hold vigil to remember Lynchburg man killed on Campbell Avenue
1+ week, 5+ day ago (293+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " Five days after a Lynchburg man was shot and killed on Campbell Avenue, the friends and family of David Vaughter gathered on the same road to hold a vigil and remember his life. Vaughter's family, along with…...
5 Virginia tickets won $50,000 in the Powerball drawing, Virginia Lottery says
2+ week, 4+ day ago (178+ words) (WSET) " According to the Virginia Lottery, more than 87,000 tickets bought in Virginia won prizes in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. The Virginia Lottery said that it includes five tickets that each won $50,000. Since no ticket in Virginia or anywhere else matched all…...
Virginia Lottery warns of social media scam promising $5 billion Mega Millions win
2+ week, 5+ day ago (288+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " A warning for you this holiday season about a scam that promises a huge payout. The scammers claim you can win a five-billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot with a link to buy a ticket. The main giveaway here…...
More than 4,500 toys collected in Toys for Tots Christmas campaign
3+ week, 3+ day ago (118+ words) Va. (WSET) " ABC 13 has an exciting update about our Toys for Tots campaign. You helped us collect more than 4,500 toys to make Christmas a little brighter for children this year! Toys for Tots Coordinator Sergeant Jimmy Belt said this year…...
Self-driving cars investigated for going around stopped school buses
4+ week, 2+ day ago (660+ words) (TNND) " Waymo self-driving cars are being investigated for driving around stopped school buses that had red lights flashing and stop arms deployed. Officials with the Austin Independent School District in Texas said they've been in communication with the company and…...
New boba tea shop, 'Happy Lemon,' opens in Lynchburg
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (170+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " A new boba tea shop just opened up today at the Rosedale Apartments on Graves Mill Road. Happy Lemon offers an assortment of fun treats and tea, as well as smoothies, frozen lemonade, and bubble waffles. The…...