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WSET ABC 13 covers news, sports and weather in the Heart of Virginia: Lynchburg, Danville and Roanoke and nearby communities including Amherst, Lexington, Cave Spring, Blacksburg, Martinsville, Farmville, North Shore, Glasgow, Altavista, Gretna, Chatham, Blairs, Bassett, Rocky Mt, Penhook, Moneta and Buena Vista
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School closures and redistricting under consideration in Bedford County
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (323+ words) BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The future of several Bedford County schools is still up in the air. School board members are weighing how to handle enrollment, school capacity and where students will go as the county looks at possible changes....
Lexington residents face weeks, months of cleanup after powerful storm
2+ day, 20+ min ago (290+ words) Lexington, Va. (WSET) — Nearly one week after a powerful storm swept through Lexington, residents and crews are still cleaning up some of the worst damage the city has seen in years. Trees were knocked down across town, damaging homes, blocking…...
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank prepares for increased demand after SNAP thefts
3+ day, 31+ min ago (420+ words) President Donald Trump delivers the Presidential Keynote at the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is preparing to bridge the gap for families who were robbed of the EBT…...
Lexington begins weeks-long cleanup after powerful storm
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (15+ words) wset.com Lexington begins weeks-long cleanup after powerful storm...
Warmer weather returning as we head into Wednesday with sunshine ahead of rain
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (180+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It's going to heat back up to near 90 degrees Wednesday with lots of sunshine. We have a healthy mix of clouds and sunshine to try and enjoy as the humidity goes back up. Lows are down to…...
Judge grants continuance in Amherst County murder trial amid counsel dispute
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (507+ words) AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The murder trial of Michael Lee Perry III was continued Tuesday as the Amherst County Circuit Court worked through ongoing questions surrounding Perry’s legal representation. The judge granted Perry’s motion for a continuance, acknowledging that the…...
North Carolina man killed in I-81 crash in Rockbridge County
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (94+ words) President Donald Trump honors first responders and officials in commemoration of 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Virginia State Police said a North Carolina man was killed in a weekend crash on Interstate-81 in Rockbridge County. Police said James Earl Phillips,…...
Lynchburg City Council to continue debate on when to remove Flock cameras
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (347+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Last week, the Lynchburg City Council voted to end its contract with Flock Safety, but the debate over when to remove the cameras will continue at the council’s meeting Tuesday night. The resolution, put forth by Councilor…...
Terrific Tuesday with sunshine and warm weather as humidity returns late week
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (159+ words) WSET LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Today is another warm summer day with low humidity to enjoy! Highs are in the mid-80s, with more of the same dry conditions into the middle of the week. It's going to heat back up in…...
Man found dead inside vehicle in Lake Nelson
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (157+ words) NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A man was found dead inside a vehicle partially submerged in Lake Nelson Monday morning, according to law enforcement. Officials have identified him as Graham Isaac Bolter of Waynesboro, Virginia. Around 6:49 a.m., deputies with the Nelson…...