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Lawsuit seeks $20 million from Roanoke County man who called school staff sexual predators
A former assistant principal's lawsuit accuses Damon Gettier of making false, malicious and reckless statements about her and other school workers.
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Report: Donald Trump calls Milwaukee 'horrible city' ahead of Republican National Convention
Republican Wisconsin representatives sought to downplay the remarks or said Donald Trump was misquoted.
Va. man sentenced to 12 years for robbing mail carriers, stealing mail as part of bank fraud scheme
A Chesapeake manstole mail to obtain checks and sensitive financial information and use them to commit fraud, court records show.
Best business credit cards with no credit check for startups
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Bye bye, El Nino. Cooler hurricane-helping La Nina to replace the phenomenon that adds heat to Earth
The strong El Nino weather condition that added a bit of extra heat to already record warm global temperatures is gone.
Truth, lies and leadership: A conversation with former FBI Director James Comey | What Keeps You Up at Night? podcast
Former FBI Director James Comey talks about his newest crime novel "Westport," Donald Trump and the rule of law, and why he is optimistic about our future.
Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication
The Supreme Court has preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.
Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That's led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators
Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. One dispensary is already out entirely and the other is selling its remaining supplies.
Florida Flash Floods: Watch Destructive Flooding Swamping South Florida Streets And Homes
Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated southern Florida, blocking roads, stranding vehicles, and delaying the Florida Panthers' travel. Although not yet a cyclone, the storm brought heavy rainfall amid predictions of an active hurricane season influenced by climate change. …
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Republicans hold Garland in contempt of Congress over Biden audio. Here’s what that means
The House effectively recommended thatAttorney General Merrick Garland be prosecuted with its politically messiest and, until recent years, least-used power. Here’s what to know about the contempt fight ahead.
Rare white groundhogs spotted in Lynchburg
White groundhogs, rare members of the species, have been spotted around Lynchburg.
North Carolina man sentenced to 10 years in Lynchburg sexual assault case
A North Carolina man convicted of a sexual assault in Lynchburg after a two-day jury trial in January recently was sentenced to 10 years in prison, the city prosecutor’s office said.
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Property transfers
Rare white groundhogs spotted in Lynchburg
White groundhogs, rare members of the species, have been spotted around Lynchburg.
North Carolina man sentenced to 10 years in Lynchburg sexual assault case
A North Carolina man convicted of a sexual assault in Lynchburg after a two-day jury trial in January recently was sentenced to 10 years in prison, the city prosecutor’s office said.
Fun in the summer sun
The Brookville-Timberlake Fireman's Fair is back for a week of summer fun. Running through June 15 at Brookville Middle School, the fair features, featuring swing rides, a carousel, a Ferris wheel, and more.Ticketsare $25 and children under 10 are free.
Lawsuit seeks $20 million from Roanoke County man who called school staff sexual predators
A former assistant principal's lawsuit accuses Damon Gettier of making false, malicious and reckless statements about her and other school workers.
Va. man sentenced to 12 years for robbing mail carriers, stealing mail as part of bank fraud scheme
A Chesapeake manstole mail to obtain checks and sensitive financial information and use them to commit fraud, court records show.
Effort to ban kratom in Virginia sparks uproar
A petition to change kratom to a Schedule I drug has sparked outrage. Pharmacists say it’s for users’ safety.
Mountain Valley Pipeline gets final approval to begin operations
There was no word Tuesday on when natural gas will begin flowing through the 303-mile pipeline.
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North Carolina man sentenced to 10 years in Lynchburg sexual assault case
A North Carolina man convicted of a sexual assault in Lynchburg after a two-day jury trial in January recently was sentenced to 10 years in prison, the city prosecutor’s office said.
City accuses Misjuns of witness intimidation ahead of July trial
The City of Lynchburg seeks a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against at-large Councilman Martin Misjuns in response to a social media post made by Misjuns last week that the city argued represents witness tampering in an upcoming trial.
Charlottesville man indicted on murder in Lynchburg woman's killing
A Charlottesville man recently was indicted on first-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony in a Lynchburg woman's fatal shooting.
Lynchburg man indicted on murder, firearm charges in city cab driver's killing
A grand jury recently indicted a Lynchburg man on second-degree murder and three firearm-related charges in connection with a cab driver's Feb. 9 shooting death on a city street.
Politics
City accuses Misjuns of witness intimidation ahead of July trial
The City of Lynchburg seeks a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against at-large Councilman Martin Misjuns in response to a social media post made by Misjuns last week that the city argued represents witness tampering in an upcoming trial.
Effort to ban kratom in Virginia sparks uproar
A petition to change kratom to a Schedule I drug has sparked outrage. Pharmacists say it’s for users’ safety.
College Lake Dam project remains on time, within budget
Work on the College Lake dam removal project has moved into its more challenging phase as contractors will now need to deal with possible weather events as they seek to restore the lakebed, a city official told Lynchburg City Council on Tuesday.
Former Trump cabinet secretary campaigns for John McGuire in Lynchburg
State Sen. John McGuire’s campaign for the Republican nomination in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District received a boost Saturday when former U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke visited Lynchburg to offer his support.
