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One Person Dead in Accident, Others Injured
Montvale, VA - Officials say Route 460 eastbound is back open after a deadly crash in Montvale Wednesday.

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Coming Clean: A Three-Week Challenge - Part 2

Lynchburg, VA –Two women who survived 21 days in a makeup and hair product desert are now telling their stories.
Train Derails in Pamplin, No Injuries

Appomattox Co., VA – Officials say nobody was hurt at a train derailed in Pamplin Wednesday afternoon.
Friday Cheers in Lynchburg Changes

Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg's party with a purpose has been going strong for 20 years and in two days, Friday Cheers kicks off again,with the Worx taking the stage.
VDOT Uses Side-Scan Sonar at SML

Franklin Co., VA - New sonar technology is helping VDOT crews get a clearer picture of the bottom of Smith Mountain Lake.
Teachers Take Hardest Hit in Lynchburg School Cuts

Lynchburg, VA-Teachers, administrators, career counselors, these are all positions on the chopping block in the Lynchburg City School System.
A Warning Against the Use of Synthetic Drugs

Roanoke, VA - There's a trend sweeping the nation that's really hit the Roanoke Valley, and Wednesday law enforcement officials held a press conference to warn parents about the dangers of synthetic drugs.
Council Members React to Decision to 'Save' Danville School

Danville, VA - Danville city council members are talking about their votes for or against keeping Gibson Middle School open.

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Train Derails in Pamplin, No Injuries
Train Derails in Pamplin, No Injuries
Appomattox Co., VA – Officials say nobody was hurt at a train derailed in Pamplin Wednesday afternoon.
One Person Dead in Accident, Others Injured
One Person Dead in Accident, Others Injured
Montvale, VA - Officials say Route 460 eastbound is back open after a deadly crash in Montvale Wednesday.
Graduating Into Leadership From VMI
Graduating Into Leadership From VMI
Lexington, VA - The Virginia Military Institute sent out another group of leaders into the world Wednesday.
Coming Clean: A Three-Week Challenge - Part 2
Coming Clean: A Three-Week Challenge - Part 2
Lynchburg, VA –Two women who survived 21 days in a makeup and hair product desert are now telling their stories.
Popular Book Flying Off Library Shelves
Popular Book Flying Off Library Shelves
Lynchburg, VA - The steamy book Fifty Shades of Grey is flying off bookshelves across the country. But, you will not find the erotic fiction novel on library shelves in Lynchburg.
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Danville No-Kill Animal Shelter Update
Danville No-Kill Animal Shelter Update
Danville, VA - The no-kill animal shelter in Danville has been open for almost two months now. Workers say the addition has given animals a chance to play in an expanded space.
South Boston Man Travels to 100th Country
South Boston Man Travels to 100th Country

South Boston, VA - There are almost 200 countries in the world, and a South Boston man has been to half of them.
Family Marks Third Year of Hattie Brown's Disappearance
Family Marks Third Year of Hattie Brown's Disappearance

South Boston, VA - Three years ago today, Halifax County woman, Hattie Brown went missing. Last seen at the Sheetz in South Boston, Brown's body was never found.
Council Members React to Decision to 'Save' Danville School
Council Members React to Decision to 'Save' Danville School
Danville, VA - Danville city council members are talking about their votes for or against keeping Gibson Middle School open.
Walk in Danville to Help Homeless Veterans
Walk in Danville to Help Homeless Veterans
Danville, VA - If you were driving around Danville on your lunch break Wednesday, you may have seen a couple dozen people walking during theirs.
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A Warning Against the Use of Synthetic Drugs
A Warning Against the Use of Synthetic Drugs
Roanoke, VA - There's a trend sweeping the nation that's really hit the Roanoke Valley, and Wednesday law enforcement officials held a press conference to warn parents about the dangers of synthetic drugs.
Officials Investigating Accident That Injured Three
Officials Investigating Accident That Injured Three
Montgomery Co., VA – Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a car accident on Route 8.
Christiansburg Man Extradited to NC on Child Sex Charges
Christiansburg Man Extradited To NC On Child Sex Charges
Cumberland Co., NC - A Christiansburg man has been extradited to North Carolina on child sex charges.
Flooding Traps Residents in Rockbridge Co.
Flooding Traps Residents in Rockbridge Co.
Rockbridge Co., VA - Crews cleaned up the Glasgow area almost as fast as the water came. It has receded for the most part, leaving behind washed out roads and a layer of mud for people from Buchanan to Lexington to clean up.
Neighbors Along The James Evacuated
Neighbors Along The James Evacuated
Rescue crews in Botetourt and Rockbridge Counties are responding to rising waters from streams and creeks leading into the James and Maury Rivers that have forced neighbors to evacuate.
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Train derails in Appomattox County
Train derails in Appomattox County
An empty freight train has derailed in Appomattox County.
An empty freight train has derailed in Appomattox County.
West Virginia Wesleyan names AD
West Virginia Wesleyan names AD
Randy Tenney has been named athletic director at West Virginia Wesleyan.
Randy Tenney has been named athletic director at West Virginia Wesleyan.
James River added to historic Smith trail
James River added to historic Smith trail
A 220-mile section of the James River is now a part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
A 220-mile section of the James River is now a part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
News Minute: Here is the latest Virginia news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Virginia news from The Associated Press
A judge has rescheduled a confirmation hearing on a bankruptcy reorganization plan for the debt-ridden U.S. National Slavery Museum. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Douglas O. Tice Jr. today set the hearing for June 27. It had been...
Slavery museum seeking new bankruptcy court date
Slavery museum seeking new bankruptcy court date
An attorney for former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's debt-ridden slavery museum is seeking a three-week delay of a milestone hearing in the museum's federal bankruptcy case.
An attorney for former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's debt-ridden slavery museum is seeking a three-week delay of a milestone hearing in the museum's federal bankruptcy case.

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House OKs GOP's anti-violence against women bill
House OKs GOP's anti-violence against women bill
House Republicans are pushing ahead with their bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act, despite opposition from President Barack Obama and hundreds of advocacy groups who say the measure doesn't go far enough to...
House Republicans set up a showdown Wednesday with the Senate and President Barack Obama over legislation to protect women from domestic violence, a fight that's become as much about female voters this election year as...
Suspect groom called his family about 'bad fight'
Suspect groom called his family about 'bad fight'
Hours after police found Estrella Carrera stabbed to death in her bathtub, still clad in the silver sequined cocktail dress she wore to celebrate her wedding to her on-and-off boyfriend, her family received a haunting phone...
Hours after police found Estrella Carrera stabbed to death in her bathtub, still clad in the silver sequined cocktail dress she wore to celebrate her wedding to her on-and-off boyfriend, her family received a haunting phone...
Sisters sue agencies in CA, claiming abuse missed
Sisters sue agencies in CA, claiming abuse missed
Six sisters who for years were sexually abused by their father with their mother's help have sued government entities and officials, claiming they failed to properly investigate their ordeal.
Six sisters who for years were sexually abused by their father with their mother's help have sued government entities and officials, claiming they failed to properly investigate their ordeal.
Lawrie joins list of baseball's wildest rants
Lawrie joins list of baseball's wildest rants
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer Helmet tossing and bat banging have become all the rage, it seems. Yet Brett Lawrie and Bryce Harper still have a long way to go before hitting our list of baseball's...
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer Helmet tossing and bat banging have become all the rage, it seems. Yet suspended Toronto infielder Brett Lawrie and injured Washington teen phenom Bryce Harper still have a...
RFK Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary, found dead in NY
RFK Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary, found dead in NY
An attorney says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife has been found dead in New York.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead in her home Wednesday.
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Brookville Softball - ABC 13 Team of the Week
Brookville Softball - ABC 13 Team of the Week
Campbell County - The Brookville softball team is today's high school Team of the Week. The Bees rallied on Senior Night Friday to beat Rustburg 9-6 in a battle for first place in the Seminole District.
Rustburg Baseball Players Commit to Colleges
Rustburg Baseball Players Commit to Colleges
Rustburg - Wednesday morning at Rustburg, two Red Devil baseball players announced plans to continue their careers at the college level. Catcher and pitcher Brandon Goff is heading to Averett in Danville while first baseman and pitcher Adam Stanley signed with UVa-Wise.
Area Scores for Tuesday, May 15
Area Scores for Tuesday, May 15
Area Scores for Tuesday, May 15 Carolina League: Lynchburg 1, Wilmington 0 Salem 8, Carolina 6 (Game One) Carolina 4, Salem 1 (Game Two) College Baseball: Virginia Tech 4, Liberty 3 Longwood 4, JMU 1
Rocco, Saunders Speak to Lynchburg Sports Club
Rocco, Saunders Speak to Lynchburg Sports Club
Lynchburg - Virginia starting quarterback Michael Rocco and former Virginia Tech punter Brian Saunders spoke to the Lynchburg Sports Club tonight. The Sports Club also recognized state championship winning coaches Kevin Saunders of Gretna, Jeff Woody of Brookville and Frank Rocco of L.C.A.
E.C. Glass Beats Salem in Boys Lacrosse
E.C. Glass Beats Salem in Boys Lacrosse
Lynchburg - Boys lacrosse, E.C. Glass hosted Salem Tuesday night in the West Division tournament semifinals. Jimbo Moore led Glass' scoring with three goals, Robert Bryant added two, as the Hilltoppers won 8-5.

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In your opinion, what's the best way for local school systems to deal with budget shortfalls?

Cuts in staff and programs
Higher taxes
Combination of both
Not sure / No opinion

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Cuts in staff and programs
32%
Higher taxes
20%
Combination of both
36%
Not sure / No opinion
12%

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Crime in Virginia
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Torch Run for Special Olympics
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FinAid! Financial Aid, College Scholarships & Student Loans
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Fastweb: Scholarship, Financial Aid & Student Loans
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National Park Week
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Choosing Wisely
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StudentCam C-Span Contest
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Winery Passport - Civil War Commemoration
Winery Passport - Civil War Commemoration
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