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Lynchburg sheriff's office reviews courthouse security after escape incident
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (168+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " The Lynchburg Sheriff's Office is reviewing staffing and security measures at the courthouse after a man escaped, prompting an extensive search. 21-year-old Terrence Epperson took off during a sentencing hearing Monday morning. Officials are now looking into…...
Lynchburg early learning center kids host lemonade stand to raise money for Miriam's House
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (234+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " Children in Lynchburg got a hands-on lesson in giving back as they turned a summer classroom project into a community fundraiser. Elizabeth's Early Learning Center hosted a lemonade stand Friday morning on Bedford Avenue to raise money…...
Lynchburg City Schools seeks $42 million from city for 2026 budget
1+ year, 1+ day ago (119+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " Lynchburg City Schools is requesting over $42 million from the city for its fiscal year 2026 budget, marking a $2. 7 million increase from last year. The school district projects its total budget will exceed $135 million, with a significant portion expected…...
Nearly 120 Lynchburg GOP primary ballots flagged as provisional; 28 ultimately rejected
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (280+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " A wrinkle in Lynchburg's Republican firehouse primary left some voters questioning whether their ballots would ultimately be counted. According to election officials, 119 of the 1, 608 ballots cast during the primary were issued as provisional ballots, meaning there were…...
Lynchburg budget proposal sends dozens of jobs, three centers to chopping block
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (537+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " Dozens of jobs are at risk as the Lynchburg City Council deliberates over its budget, with potential cuts looming for three city-funded centers. Those are the Downtown Library Branch, the Templeton Senior Center, and the Jackson Heights…...
Lynchburg Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen heroes with tributes at City Armory
1+ week, 4+ day ago (359+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " People across the region marked Memorial Day with ceremonies honoring fallen service members, including a tribute at the City Armory in Lynchburg designed to help attendees reflect on the cost of freedom. Organizers said each part of…...
New book chronicles 250 years of local stories and Lynchburg legacies
1+ week, 4+ day ago (197+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " The stories that shaped Lynchburg are now being preserved in a personal way. A new book brings together 250 years of local history. The book of essays, titled 'A Good and Pleasant Company,' is a project that started…...
More than 300 runners turn out for Lynchburg Memorial Day 10 K despite the rain
1+ week, 4+ day ago (199+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " More than 300 runners and walkers turned out in downtown Lynchburg on Memorial Day morning for the annual Memorial Day 10 K Run and 2 Mile Walk, pushing through a rainy forecast to take part in the event. Among those…...
Lynchburg police investigate three shootings in a week; suspects still at large
1+ week, 4+ day ago (710+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " Lynchburg families are on edge after multiple shootings left one man dead, two others injured and three suspects still on the run. The Lynchburg Police Department responded to a shots-fired call Sunday, May 24, at 2: 17 a. m. Officers shared that…...
Lynchburg police arrest robbery suspect after help from citizens
1+ week, 4+ day ago (212+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " The Lynchburg Police Department said an arrest was made following a robbery on Sunday. On Sunday at 11: 23 a. m. , officers with the Lynchburg Police Department said they responded to the Walmart parking lot located at 3227 Old Forest Road for…...