13+ hour, 55+ min ago (161+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. " Law enforcement is searching for a suspect following a hit-and-run that left one injured in Lynchburg on Friday, Lynchburg Police Department said. LPD said they responded to the 3900 block of Wards Road on Friday following reports of a hit-and-run with injuries. The preliminary investigation showed that, "during an altercation in the turning lane, a white Toyota van struck an individual standing outside of their vehicle and fled the scene." Authorities said the person who was hit by the van successfully transported themselves to a local emergency room to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. This incident is still under investigation, and the police department is asking anyone who may have seen the incident, or anyone with video evidence, to contact Officer Hudson at (434) 455-6047 or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. You can submit an anonymous tip online here. We will update…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago (199+ words) The Lynchburg Police Department has arrested two men following a high-risk traffic stop connected to a shooting investigation. On Nov. 24, law enforcement began investigating a shooting into an occupied home at 520 Hillside Court involving 19-year-old Octavion Taylor and 18-year-old Amare Scruggs, both from Lynchburg. Authorities noted Taylor had two outstanding warrants at the time. The next day, officers spotted Taylor as a passenger in a vehicle on Timberlake Road. Given his firearm history, outstanding warrants, and the recent shooting, police conducted a high-risk stop in the 7400 block of Timberlake Road. During the stop, both Taylor and Scruggs were arrested, and two stolen handguns were seized from the vehicle. Taylor faces multiple charges, including probation violation, absconding probation, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of a stolen firearm. Scruggs was charged with reckless handling of…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago (331+ 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 Gov. Youngkin announces company to invest $1.1 million into manufacturing site in Lynchburg The investment will create 20 new jobs LYNCHBURG, Va. " Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Polyzent Trading would invest $1.1 million to develop the company's first manufacturing site in Lynchburg. Polyzent is a Virginia-based startup specializing in the manufacturing of stretch film wrap used for industrial palletizing and shipping. The facility will create 20 new jobs across manufacturing, marketing and management positions. "Polyzent's investment in Lynchburg shows that Virginia isn't just the best place to do business " it's the best place to build, innovate, and grow," said Governor Glenn Youngkin."As our manufacturing sector expands, so does…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago (187+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. " The College Lake Dam Project in Lynchburg is now complete, linking two natural sites together for the first time in nearly a century, according to city officials. The removal of the high-hazard College Lake Dam has been years in the making. It began after the dam overflowed and was damaged during a major storm in August 2018. Since then, crews have worked to prevent flooding and future damage, while expanding landscaping and trail work. "This project was first and foremost a public safety project," said Erin Hawkins, Water Quality Manager for Lynchburg Water Resources, who served as the project manager for the City. "Removing the risk that this dam presented to people, property and infrastructure downstream of the old College Lake is a tremendous achievement for the City and our partners in this effort." Thanks to the dam's removal,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (206+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. " In Lynchburg, a local organization is making a powerful impact by serving up hope one meal at a time. As the holiday season approaches, the need for food assistance is growing, and Lynchburg Daily Bread is stepping up to meet the challenge. The kitchen at Lynchburg Daily Bread never stops. Volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that no one in the community goes hungry. Laurel Hovey, the director of operations, explains the scope of their work: "We provide hot meals from our downtown location. We provide groceries and hot meals to outreach sites. So, we have 21 outreach sites." But for Hovey and her team, their mission goes beyond just providing food. It's about giving people peace of mind during difficult times. "Pay your bills, replace your car, get your kids to the doctor, don't stress about eating. If you…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (245+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. " A Lynchburg jury on Nov. 17, 2025, found Steven Wayne Thompson Jr. guilty of felony counts of aggravated sexual battery and forcible sodomy, the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced. The charges relate to an incident reported on May 27, 2023, when Lynchburg police responded to a sexual assault call at a Floyd Street residence. The victim, described by authorities as hysterical, told officers that Thompson, who had been invited to the home by a friend, sexually assaulted her while she was asleep. According to the victim's account, Thompson had asked her to engage in sexual activity earlier that night, but she declined. After taking medication that caused drowsiness, she went to bed fully clothed, believing Thompson had left. She awoke to find herself naked and Thompson present in her room. When confronted, Thompson reportedly smiled and said they had vaginal, anal, and oral…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (164+ words) Colton Game, Digital Content Producer ROANOKE, Va. " Beth Macy, former Roanoke Times reporter and author of the 2018 book Dopesick, announced she is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia's 6th District as a Democrat in the 2026 midterm elections. Macy officially announced her candidacy in Roanoke on Tuesday at the Historic Fire Station #1. This sets up a contested Democratic primary in the 6th District against Ken Mitchell, the party's nominee in 2024, and Pete Barlow, a former FEMA emergency manager. The seat has been held by Rep. Ben Cline since 2019. The district is reliably Republican; no Democrat has won the seat since 1990. It also went to Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears by around 16 percentage points in the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election. Colton joined the WSLS 10 team as a digital content producer in July 2024, soon after graduating cum laude from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in sociology…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (123+ 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 LYCNHBURG, Va. " The City of Lynchburg has opened a community survey as part of their search for the city's next Chief of Police. The survey is asking residents to "share their perspectives on the qualities, experience and priorities that should guide the search for the next Chief of Police." The survey will be open from Tuesday to Nov. 25, 2025. You can take the survey here. A "Community Input Session" will also be held at the Heritage High School Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Wednesday....

2+ week, 2+ day ago (127+ 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 on the scene of an "active incident" Thursday night LPD says there is no threat to the community LYNCHBURG, Va. " The Lynchburg Police Department announced Thursday night that officers were currently on the scene of an "active incident" in the 1600 block of Florida Avenue. LPD says there is no active threat to the community. Officials are urging the public to seek alternative routes as Florida Ave. is closed. This is a developing story, and 10 News will continue to update this story with information as it becomes available....

2+ week, 3+ day ago (157+ words) Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Hill City and Bedford County are reminding residents about the importance of properly disposing of and recycling cooking oils and grease. Lynchburg Water Resources and Bedford Regional Water Authority have teamed up to offer free at-home grease disposal kits. These kits help contain drippings from holiday meals. The collected grease will then be recycled into environmentally friendly biofuel. Both organizations say one of the biggest problems in local sewer systems is the buildup of fats, oils, and grease in the pipes. When poured down the drain, this can cause blockages, leading to costly and unsafe overflows into backyards, forests, and streams. The free grease collection kits include a funnel, can lid, sponge, dish scraper, and informational handouts on how to use the items and properly dispose of grease. Community members can pick up…...