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Investigation

8-year-old boy dies in dog attack

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Leslie Johnson
An 8-year-old boy is dead after an attack from the family dog, according to Danville Police.

Crime

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Man arrested for Lynchburg homicide

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Leslie Johnson
A man was arrested Tuesday, August 26 for the shooting death of Kasim Holmes, according to Lynchburg Police.

High School

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Auburn High School Eagles ready to soar into 2025 season

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Austin Hicks
The Eagles were forced to play only junior varsity football due to the low numbers in 2024.

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Education

NRV Governor's School Approved To Aid Arts & Humanities Programs

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays & Anniversaries On August 27

Crime

Man Arrested After Drugs & Guns Found In Domestic Violence Incident

Crime

Man Arrested After Lynchburg Homicide
Man Arrested After Lynchburg Homicide

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Memorial

“She knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life.” Family honors Alison Parker’s memory

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
Ten years after the death of Alison Parker, she is still having an impact on family and friends and people she never met. Recently, Alison's parents sat down with us and described how they, and others, have honored her memory.

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Pittsylvania County firefighters strategize ways to fight electric vehicle fires

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
Electric vehicle fires burn over 3,000 degrees hotter and take much longer to put out due to the lithium batteries.

Back to School

Amherst County schools are putting free scratch-cooked meals on the menu with students helping...

Amherst County Public Schools serve healthy, scratch-cooked meals benefitting students and local farmers

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Leila Mitchell
Instead of opening bags and reheating food, Amherst County schools are putting free scratch-cooked meals on the menu with students helping to decide what’s served.

Education

Child care is a significant need across our hometowns, and addressing this need has been a...

Warner bill seeks to address child care shortage

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Colby Johnson
Child care is a significant need across our hometowns, and addressing this need has been a priority in Danville. A large new childcare center just opened last month. Senator Mark Warner visited the facility on Tuesday, where he pitched a plan to help.

Crime

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Man arrested after drugs and guns found in domestic violence incident

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Leslie Johnson
A man was arrested after drugs and guns were found in a domestic violence incident August 17, according to Lynchburg Police.

Entertainment

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) kisses Taylor Swift after the Kansas...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement Tuesday morning.
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