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Liberty University holding comic-style art exhibit in honor of Frederick Douglass and John Brown
Read full article: Liberty University holding comic-style art exhibit in honor of Frederick Douglass and John BrownThe Liberty University Art Museum is holding an art exhibit in honor of abolitionists Frederick Douglass and John Brown throughout the month of February.
WATCH: Gov. Youngkin and authorities urge caution ahead of more winter weather
Read full article: WATCH: Gov. Youngkin and authorities urge caution ahead of more winter weatherVirginians are once again preparing for another round of winter weather. Governor Youngkin is making sure more resources are available and encouraging Virginians to not only prepare but also stay off the roads.
Lynchburg Fire Dept. Search & Rescue team deployed to help with storm response
Read full article: Lynchburg Fire Dept. Search & Rescue team deployed to help with storm responseAt the direction of Governor Youngkin nine members of the Lynchburg Fire Dept. Search and Rescue team are being deployed to assist first responders in Southwest Virginia where snow and rainfall are expected to produce flooding problems, the Town of Lynchburg announced.
LPD investigate early morning shots fired incident
Read full article: LPD investigate early morning shots fired incidentThe Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting incident on Fillmore Street, where bullets struck a house and vehicles. No injuries have been reported, but they are asking for the public's help to gather information.
Nine arrested in Campbell County Prostitution Operation
Read full article: Nine arrested in Campbell County Prostitution OperationNine men were arrested in connection to a Prostitution Operation that was conducted by the Campbell County Sheriffโs Office and Altavista PD, the CCSO announced Tuesday.
Three students charged after gun possession incident at Lynchburg middle school
Read full article: Three students charged after gun possession incident at Lynchburg middle schoolA Lynchburg middle school is on lockdown following reports of a student possibly in possession of a gun, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Finkโs Fight: Pushing for Diagnostic Testing Coverage
Read full article: Finkโs Fight: Pushing for Diagnostic Testing CoverageLeecy Fink and fellow advocates are pushing for legislation to mandate insurance coverage for diagnostic testing to aid early breast cancer detection, potentially saving lives and reducing treatment costs.
Lynchburg City School Board seeking community feedback for next superintendent
Read full article: Lynchburg City School Board seeking community feedback for next superintendentA search for Lynchburg City Schoolโs next superintendent is underway, and the school board wants to hear input from community members.
City of Lynchburg to decide whether or not to extend city-wide youth curfew
Read full article: City of Lynchburg to decide whether or not to extend city-wide youth curfewThe primary reason behind it was to protect the general public by reducing the number of crimes committed by kids under the age of 18.
LPD identifies 90-year-old victim in single-vehicle crash Jan. 27
Read full article: LPD identifies 90-year-old victim in single-vehicle crash Jan. 27On January 27, 2025, at around 10:01 a.m., the Lynchburg Police Department and Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 1000 block of Moreview Drive.
National School Choice Week highlights transformative path for Lynchburg student
Read full article: National School Choice Week highlights transformative path for Lynchburg studentFor many families, the traditional educational path just doesnโt fit. Thatโs why having options is crucial. During National School Choice Week, 10 News spoke with a family who experienced firsthand the transformative power of school choice.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office searching for suspect following multiple larcenies
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office searching for suspect following multiple larceniesCampbell County Sheriffโs Office is searching for a suspect following multiple larcenies that occurred on Barbour Drive late Thursday night.
Missing child found, father arrested following missing persons incident in Lynchburg
Read full article: Missing child found, father arrested following missing persons incident in LynchburgA child was found and his father was arrested following reports of both of them missing out of Lynchburg, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Meet Ayanna Stamps-Glover, Lynchburg City Schoolsโ 2024-25 Teacher of the Year
Read full article: Meet Ayanna Stamps-Glover, Lynchburg City Schoolsโ 2024-25 Teacher of the YearA true team player. Passionate. Innovative. Those were some of the words used to describe Ayanna Stamps-Glover, a special education teacher who has been named the 2024-25 Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) Teacher of the Year.
Foodies, Rejoice! Downtown Lynchburg Restaurant Week kicks off Friday
Read full article: Foodies, Rejoice! Downtown Lynchburg Restaurant Week kicks off FridayIf youโre looking for weekend plans, Downtown Lynchburg Restaurant Week kicks off Friday, featuring a ton of local eateries thatโll keep your tastebuds happy.
WATCH: Liberty University Marching Band prepares for Inauguration Day parade performance
Read full article: WATCH: Liberty University Marching Band prepares for Inauguration Day parade performanceThere will be some area representatives involved with Inauguration Day festivities, including Liberty University band members. Photojournalist Dwayne Murrell shows us their preparation for next Mondayโs parade.
Healing Hearts: Community Unites to Support Young Lives After Tragedy
Read full article: Healing Hearts: Community Unites to Support Young Lives After TragedyPurple Heart Homes and the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council are rallying support to help orphaned siblings by expanding their aunt's home, following a tragic event involving a veteran.
Former employee at Lynchburg daycare faces charges after assault allegations
Read full article: Former employee at Lynchburg daycare faces charges after assault allegationsDisturbing allegations have surfaced involving a former staff member at Elizabethโs Early Learning Center (EELC) in Lynchburg. Georgia Brown has been arrested and charged with assault and battery after being accused of roughly handling multiple children at the daycare.
59-year-old Lynchburg grocery store owner arrested on federal food stamp fraud charges
Read full article: 59-year-old Lynchburg grocery store owner arrested on federal food stamp fraud chargesThe owner of Taste of India, a grocery store in Lynchburg, was arrested on criminal charges related to his alleged fraud regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to the U.S. DOJ.
Lynchburg man sentenced for recruiting teens into criminal street gang
Read full article: Lynchburg man sentenced for recruiting teens into criminal street gangA 30-year-old man will spend nearly a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to recruiting multiple Lynchburg juveniles in a criminal street gang, according to the Commonwealthโs Attorney for the City of Lynchburg, Bethany Harrison.
Drivers asked to avoid Boonsboro Road in Lynchburg as crews repair water main break
Read full article: Drivers asked to avoid Boonsboro Road in Lynchburg as crews repair water main breakDrivers are asked to avoid the 3800 block of Boonsboro Road in Lynchburg as crews work to repair a water main break.
Launch LYH 2025: Empowering entrepreneurs to shape Lynchburgโs future
Read full article: Launch LYH 2025: Empowering entrepreneurs to shape Lynchburgโs futureThe Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) has announced the return of Launch LYH, a program aimed at revitalizing the heart of Lynchburg by supporting entrepreneurs eager to start, relocate, or expand their businesses in the downtown area.
What to know as Lynchburg prepares for wintery weather
Read full article: What to know as Lynchburg prepares for wintery weatherLike the rest of Southwest and Central Virginia, Lynchburg is preparing to be hit by a wave of cold and icy weather. Luckily, officials are making sure that youโre prepared for the upcoming weather.
Bee Line Towing Provides Free Towing Service to Prevent Drunk Driving on NYE in Lynchburg
Read full article: Bee Line Towing Provides Free Towing Service to Prevent Drunk Driving on NYE in LynchburgAs New Yearโs Eve celebrations reach their peak, one local towing company is stepping in to prevent alcohol-related traffic accidents. Bee Line Towing in Lynchburg is offering free rides home and towing services to those who may have had too much to drink, aiming to keep the roads safe. All you have to do is call their number at 434-239-5386.
How to dispose of your Christmas tree in Lynchburg
Read full article: How to dispose of your Christmas tree in LynchburgWith the holiday season coming to a close, those with Christmas trees are probably going to be getting rid of them soon! For Lynchburg locals, the city has made it easy for you to get rid of your tree soon and safely.
Free Clinic of Central Virginia temporarily closed following nearby fire
Read full article: Free Clinic of Central Virginia temporarily closed following nearby fireThe Free Clinic of Central Virginia has temporarily closed following a nearby fire that caused significant damage to the building, the clinic said on Facebook on Friday.
ABC 13 News Anchor Mark Spain passes away following battle with pancreatic cancer
Read full article: ABC 13 News Anchor Mark Spain passes away following battle with pancreatic cancerMark Spain, ABC 13 News anchor for nearly a decade, sadly passed away on Wednesday following his battle with pancreatic cancer, WSET announced on Thursday.
Lynchburg man sentenced to 10 years for juvenile gang recruitment and other offenses
Read full article: Lynchburg man sentenced to 10 years for juvenile gang recruitment and other offensesA 25-year-old Lynchburg man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for recruiting at least 4 juveniles into a criminal street gang and possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony offense pursuant to a plea agreement reflecting a sentence that was double the high end of his sentencing guidelines, the Commonwealthโs Attorney for the City of Lynchburg announced Wednesday.
Man arrested following sex trafficking investigation out of Lynchburg
Read full article: Man arrested following sex trafficking investigation out of LynchburgA man was arrested following a sex trafficking investigation conducted by the Lynchburg Police Department and the Virginia State Police, LPD said.
36-year-old arrested in connection with recent shooting incidents in Lynchburg
Read full article: 36-year-old arrested in connection with recent shooting incidents in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Department announced that they had arrested a 36-year-old man after an investigation into a series of shooting incidents in Lynchburg.
15-year-old charged after making bomb threat towards Heritage High School, LPD says
Read full article: 15-year-old charged after making bomb threat towards Heritage High School, LPD saysa 15-year-old has been taken into custody and charged after he made a bomb threat to Heritage High School in Lynchburg, according to LPD.
Temporary street closures for the Lynchburg Christmas Parade
Read full article: Temporary street closures for the Lynchburg Christmas ParadeThose in the Hill City are getting ready for the 65th Annual Lynchburg Christmas Parade and officials want to make sure community members are aware of the roads thatโll be closed during the holiday event.

A Lifeline in the Cold: Lynchburgโs Salvation Army Warming Center
Read full article: A Lifeline in the Cold: Lynchburgโs Salvation Army Warming CenterAs freezing temperatures sweep across Southwest Virginia, the risk to those without shelter continues to rise. In response, the City of Lynchburg has partnered with the Salvation Army to open an overnight warming shelter, providing essential relief to some of the communityโs most vulnerable residents.
Lynchburg Fire Dept. Employee charged with embezzlement after investigation, LPD says
Read full article: Lynchburg Fire Dept. Employee charged with embezzlement after investigation, LPD saysThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Tuesday that after an investigation regarding a possible occurrence of embezzlement involving a city employee, they brought charges against a Lynchburg Fire Dept. employee.
LPD investigation into Friday shooting leads to arrest in separate incident
Read full article: LPD investigation into Friday shooting leads to arrest in separate incidentOn Friday a shooting at the Timbers Apartments left a 16-year-old in critical condition. During the investigation, a search was conducted at a residence in the complex where the shooting occurred.
Lynchburg reminds residents to properly dispose of cooking grease this holiday season
Read full article: Lynchburg reminds residents to properly dispose of cooking grease this holiday seasonThe city of Lynchburg and Bedford County are reminding everyone that after you enjoy your thanksgiving feast, make sure you recycle the grease.

Train hits and injures one, two others injured after incident in Lynchburg Monday
Read full article: Train hits and injures one, two others injured after incident in Lynchburg MondayOne person was struck by a train and two others are injured, although it is unclear whether the two were also struck or injured while attempting to evade the train, in Lynchburg Monday.
Former acting Director of Lynchburg Community Corrections indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Read full article: Former acting Director of Lynchburg Community Corrections indicted by Federal Grand JuryA Federal Grand Jury has indicted the former acting Director of Lynchburg Community Corrections and one of the men she was supervising.