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Virginia primary election 2026: Results and candidate updates
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (100+ words) Primary candidates in Virginia's 5th and 9th congressional districts can be seen below. Democrats will choose their nominee to take on Republican incumbent Morgan Griffith in November. ABC13 will keep... The polls are now closed for Virginia's primary election Virginia's 5th Congressional District Republican…...
Lynchburg City Schools' new superintendent highlights focus and year ahead
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (255+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg City Schools are experiencing a leadership change with the appointment of Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette as the new superintendent. As she embarks on her first year in the role, Somerville-Midgette is eager to engage with students and…...
Lynchburg sees strong voter turnout for closely-watched special election
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (247+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Election officials in Lynchburg reported strong turnout Tuesday as voters streamed into precincts across the city for a closely watched special election. At polling locations, including one in downtown Lynchburg, voters lined up throughout the day to…...
What you need to know as Virginia approves legal recreational marijuana sales
3+ week, 1+ day ago (675+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Virginians will soon be able to legally purchase recreational marijuana, ending years of what many described as a confusing system that allowed adults to possess and grow cannabis but not legally buy it. As part of the…...
Lynchburg businesses breathe a sigh of relief as road reopens after 10-month closure
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (278+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Downtown Lynchburg businesses have reason to celebrate. The major stretch of road in front of the Community Market is back open after 10 months of being closed. Business owners said they understand why the construction is needed, but…...
Main Street reopens in front of Lynchburg Community Market after 10-month wait
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (182+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — After a long wait, a portion of Lynchburg's Main Street is back open after crews finished up a road revamp project. The heavy machinery and fencing are no more in the 1200 block of Main Street, in front…...
Records show multiple police calls before Lynchburg shooting that left teen paralyzed
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (568+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — New information is raising questions as to what happened before an 18-year-old was shot and paralyzed at a party in Lynchburg this week. That shooting is also sparking new conversations about community involvement and prevention. According to…...
Police seek witnesses as investigation continues into Lynchburg shooting that injured teen
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (304+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting that injured an 18-year-old early Monday morning. Around 2:25 a.m., on Monday, June 22, officers with LPD responded to the Meadows Apartments, located at 2315 Yorktown Avenue, for reports of…...
Virginia Senate approves budget after weeks of negotiation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Virginia lawmakers approved a new state budget Monday after weeks of negotiations. The Senate voted 23-16 to approve Virginia’s new state budget, ending a prolonged standoff between lawmakers. During negotiations, Senate Democrats pushed to eliminate a data center…...
Lynchburg Aquatic League starts strong as teams lead, Oakwood Gators set records
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (136+ words) Lynchburg, VA (WSET) — Summer swim season is underway in Lynchburg, and the Lynchburg Aquatic League is already seeing undefeated teams and record-breaking performances. The Hill City Dolphins, Peakland Otters and Farmington are on top of the standings with two wins…...