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57-year-old Lynchburg man found safe, according to LPD
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (122+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. " Update: The Lynchburg Police Department announced Tuesday night that 57-year-old Robert Beach was found safe. The Lynchburg Police Department announced Tuesday that it was in search of a missing 57-year-old man who is considered to be endangered due…...
Virginia Tech researchers discuss method used to study how cannabis usage impacts driving
1+ week, 4+ day ago (314+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. " Studying impaired drivers in a real-world setting can be difficult, which makes it harder to gain an understanding of driving under the influence. Researchers at Virginia Tech have utilized a method of research that can help experts attain…...
Lynchburg City Schools asks city for $42 million for capital improvement plan
1+ week, 6+ day ago (326+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. " Lynchburg City Schools is asking the city for just over $42 million " about $2.7 million more than last year " to support its capital improvement plan and day-to-day operations. "Funding towards schools, I'm always going to be a thumbs up because…...
Virginia’s first Black governor, now 95, shares advice for Abigail Spanberger as she makes history, Pt. 1
2+ week, 2+ day ago (386+ words) Former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder is sharing hard'earned wisdom with the Commonwealth's newest history'maker. Wilder, the nation's first elected Black governor, reflected on his trailblazing career and offered advice for Abigail Spanberger, who will become Virginia's first female governor in…...
WATCH: Prayer vigil honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson held in Lynchburg
2+ week, 3+ day ago (88+ words) The Lynchburg community gathered together in a prayer vigil to look back at and honor the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, Monday night. 10 News Photojournalist Dwayne Murrell was in attendance and showed how the residents honored his memory…...
Virginia Tech expert breaks down political motives of partial government shutdown
2+ week, 4+ day ago (156+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. " After more disagreements in the U.S. Congress, the government has been partially shut down, primarily impacting the Department of Homeland Security. On Wednesday, Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers broke down the political reasons for the shutdown, and…...
Roanoke men’s basketball rallies past Lynchburg 93-88 in Overtime
3+ week, 1+ day ago (342+ words) SALEM, Va. " Roanoke College survived a tough challenge from the University of Lynchburg on Wednesday night, outlasting the Hornets 93-88 in overtime in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference game at the Cregger Center. With the win, Roanoke clinched at least the…...
Bedford teen arrested for allegedly taking photos of girls at Lynchburg YMCA locker room
3+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) 10 News has the latest local breaking news and headlines from Roanoke, Virginia. Get Roanoke, Va., local TV news, Lynchburg, Va., headlines, national news, videos and more from NBC's local affiliate in Roanoke, Va. WSLS 10 Lynchburg police responded to the report…...
Virginia Bill Could Overturn Roanoke’s Homeless Camping Ban
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (304+ words) If you're homeless, you don't own anything. You don't have property," says Charles Adams, who is currently homeless and receives services through the Least of These Ministry. Adams explained that the current situation leaves homeless individuals with few options for…...
Westminster Presbyterian Church temporarily housing Lynchburg Peacemakers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (109+ words) 10 News has the latest local breaking news and headlines from Roanoke, Virginia. Get Roanoke, Va., local TV news, Lynchburg, Va., headlines, national news, videos and more from NBC's local affiliate in Roanoke, Va. WSLS 10 Westminster Presbyterian Church temporarily housing Lynchburg…...