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Health

Lynchburg Police and Horizon Behavioral Health to launch Co-Responder Program

Lynchburg Police Department and Horizon Behavioral Health to launch Co-Responder program

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Leila Mitchell
A new program aimed at better tackling mental health is set to launch in Lynchburg.

Health

Andy Crocker, the Chief Water Plant Officer for Giles Co. PSA, examines an issue in the water...

Giles County Public Service Authority working toward alleviating water boil advisory soon

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Lindsey Cook
The Giles County Public Service Authority (PSA) is actively working to resolve an issue after a routine water test failed at the plant. They’re advising residents to boil water before consumption.

Crime

There have been five shootings in the city so far in 2024, compared to 11 at the same time...

Roanoke City sees reduction in violent crime rates compared to first few months of 2023

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
Roanoke has seen five shootings so far in 2024, compared to 11 at this time in 2023.

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Sports

Hill Wins First Female Wrestling State Title
Hill Wins First Female Wrestling State Title

Crime

Chief Booth 120 Days In
Chief Booth 120 Days In

Court

Matt Fariss Charges Cleared
Former Delegate's Charges Cleared

Crime

Bedford County Kidnapping Arrest
Charges Added to Bedford County Kidnapping Arrest

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Schools

Zum app tracking students and buses.

Roanoke City Public Schools new transportation provider promises safety and efficiency

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
Zum has an app allowing parents to track their child’s bus and see when it arrives.

Technology

Martinsville Henry County 911 Center upgrades

Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center gets life-saving upgrades

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
The new system allows dispatchers to locate callers almost instantly by using the internet and GPS instead of wires.

Safety

Vickey Butts, missing from Roanoke County

Roanoke County Police searching for missing woman

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Vickey Butts is described as Black, 62 years old, about 5′4″ and 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

Crime

Isauro Garcia Cruz mugshot

UPDATE: Illegal immigrant charged for sex with child

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Additional charges may be filed during the investigation by Bedford County and Butler County, Ohio.

Crime

Peters Creek Robbery Investigated

Three detained after robbery that led to school lockdown

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
No one was hurt and there is no danger to the public, police say.

Crime

William Byrd High School in Vinton

Student charged after gun was found in car at school

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The student’s name has not been released.
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