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More State Troopers on Roads for Operation CARE on Memorial Day Weekend

Amherst Co., VA - Virginia State Police just kicked off Operation CARE, an annual program that strives to reduce the number of car deaths and accidents during holiday weekends.

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UPDATE: VA Man Dies After Route 460 Accident on Campbell/Bedford Co. Line

Campbell Co., VA - Virginia State Police have released new details about an accident that killed a Barboursville, Virginia man Friday night on Route 460 on the border of Bedford and Campbell Counties.

Gretna Holds Memorial Day Parade

Gretna, VA - Local fire departments, law enforcement officers, politicians and Veterans all took part in the parade. Kids and horses also joined in the celebration.

Fire Damages Bedford County Duplex

Bedford Co, VA - Two families in Bedford County are without a home after a fire damaged a duplex.

Military Men, Women Honored in Chatham

Chatham, VA - As part of Memorial Day weekend, several people in Pittsylvania County gathered to honor our service men and women who have served our country.

Virginia Kicking Off Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

Danville, VA - In an effort to get Virginians ready for any weather changes to come from the tropics, the state is kicking off its Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend.

List of Needed Items to Donate for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

ABC 13 has teamed up with Gleaning for the World to collect supplies, and if you haven't donated yet - there's still time.

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UPDATE: VA Man Dies After Route 460 Accident on Campbell/Bedford Co. Line
UUPDATE: VA Man Dies After Route 460 Accident on Campbell/Bedford Co. Line
Campbell Co., VA - Virginia State Police have released new details about an accident that killed a Barboursville, Virginia man Friday night on Route 460 on the border of Bedford and Campbell Counties.
More State Troopers on Roads for Operation CARE on Memorial Day Weekend
More State Troopers on Roads for Operation CARE on Memorial Day Weekend
Amherst Co., VA - Virginia State Police just kicked off Operation CARE, an annual program that strives to reduce the number of car deaths and accidents during holiday weekends.
Fire Damages Bedford County Duplex
Fire Damages Bedford County Duplex

Bedford Co, VA - Two families in Bedford County are without a home after a fire damaged a duplex.
Lynchburg Hillcats Host Military Appreciation Night
Lynchburg Hillcats Host Military Appreciation Night
Lynchburg, VA- Some dedicated baseball fans braved strong winds at Friday night's Lynchburg Hillcats game. But, some credit the good turnout to American pride.
Liberty University Reveals New Master Plan for Campus Expansion
Liberty University Reveals New Master Plan for Campus Expansion
Lynchburg, VA - Liberty University is now home to multiple construction projects, including a new library, new dorms, and new academic buildings. It's all a part of the school's new master plan, published in the latest edition of the Liberty journal magazine.

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Virginia Kicking Off Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Virginia Kicking Off Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Danville, VA - In an effort to get Virginians ready for any weather changes to come from the tropics, the state is kicking off its Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend.
Gretna Holds Memorial Day Parade
Gretna Holds Memorial Day Parade
Gretna, VA - Local fire departments, law enforcement officers, politicians and Veterans all took part in the parade. Kids and horses also joined in the celebration.
Military Men, Women Honored in Chatham
Military Men, Women Honored in Chatham
Chatham, VA - As part of Memorial Day weekend, several people in Pittsylvania County gathered to honor our service men and women who have served our country.
Chick fil-A President Visits His Martinsville Restaurants
Chick fil-A President Visits His Martinsville Restaurants

Martinsville, VA-- Employees at Chick fil-A in Martinsville had a very special visit this week.
D-Day Vet & Fallen Soldiers to Be Honored at Halifax Co. Service
D-Day Vet & Fallen Soldiers to Be Honored at Halifax Co. Service
Halifax Co., VA - Pete Myers was just 17 when he joined Company F in Halifax County, and he vividly remembers storming the beach at Normandy on D-Day.

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Beekeeping Workshop Coming to Roanoke
Beekeeping Workshop Coming to Roanoke
Roanoke, VA - The instructor is Mark Chorba, who many call the "bee whisperer of the Roanoke Valley."
Roanoke One Stop Market Employee Assaulted During Robbery
Roanoke One Stop Market Employee Assaulted During Robbery
Roanoke, VA - The employee of the store was physically assaulted, but was not shot. The two robbery suspects got away with an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene.
Fire Damages Bedford County Duplex
Fire Damages Bedford County Duplex

Bedford Co, VA - Two families in Bedford County are without a home after a fire damaged a duplex.
Roanoke Restaurant Ranked in OpenTable's Top 100 List
Roanoke Restaurant Ranked in OpenTable's Top 100 List

A Roanoke restaurant is the only eatery in western Virginia to be included on the 2013 "OpenTable Top 100" list.
Police Looking for Man Involved in Armed Robbery Near Two Schools in Roanoke
Police Looking for Man Involved in Armed Robbery Near Two Schools in Roanoke
Roanoke, VA - William Byrd High School and Middle School were put on lockdown for about 90 minutes Friday morning as police looked for a man who robbed a nearby tobacco store.

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Liberty Wins Big South Championship
Liberty Wins Big South Championship

After losing their first game in the conference tournament, the Flames won five elimination games in a row to clinch a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2000.
Hillcats' Beckwith Demoted After DUI Arrest
Hillcats' Beckwith Demoted After DUI Arrest

No reason was given as to why he was demoted but ABC 13 has learned that his demotion coincided with his arrest following an incident on May 16th at 2 a.m.
Schwartz Limits Hillcats Offense
Schwartz Limits Hillcats Offense

The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped a pitchers' duel, 3-1, to the Potomac Nationals Saturday night at City Stadium. Hillcats starter Jarett Miller gave up two runs in a career-high seven innings but was bested by Potomac's Blake Schwartz.
UVa's Towns Goes Downtown for Walk-Off Win
UVa's Towns Goes Downtown for Walk-Off Win

Virginia now will await its NCAA tournament fate. The 16 NCAA regional host sites will be announced at approximately 9 p.m. Sunday, while the field of 64 will be unveiled at noon Monday.
Campbell Eliminates Longwood in Big South Baseball
Campbell Eliminates Longwood in Big South Baseball
Lynchburg - Campbell defeated Longwood 8-6 Friday in the Big South Tournament to end the Lancers' run at the title. Longwood Head Coach Buddy Bolding ends his great 35-year career with the Lancers with 953 career victories.

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Close call between helicopter, airliner at Reagan
Close call between helicopter, airliner at Reagan
Federal officials say there was a close call between a military helicopter and an airliner coming in to land at Reagan National Airport.
Federal officials say there was a close call between a military helicopter and an airliner coming in to land at Reagan National Airport.
News Minute: Here is the latest Virginia news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Virginia news from The Associated Press
The Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge is celebrating its newest addition. The 1,123-acre refuge is now home to a historic World War II gun barrel from the USS Missouri. The 120 ton, 68-foot gun barrel was on...
Va police investigate shooting on Interstate 81
Va police investigate shooting on Interstate 81
The Virginia State Police are investigating the shooting along Interstate 81 near Harrisonburg that resulted in the wounding of a tractor-trailer driver.
The Virginia State Police are investigating the shooting along Interstate 81 near Harrisonburg that resulted in the wounding of a tractor-trailer driver.
Towns' HR lifts UVa past FSU, 7-4 in 12 innings
Towns' HR lifts UVa past FSU, 7-4 in 12 innings
Kenny Towns' three-run homer in the bottom of the 12th inning lifted Virginia past Florida State 7-4 on Saturday at the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournament.
Kenny Towns' three-run homer in the bottom of the 12th inning lifted Virginia past Florida State 7-4 on Saturday at the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournament.
Soldiers from Va base set to deploy to Middle East
Soldiers from Va base set to deploy to Middle East
Soldiers based at Fort Lee in Petersburg are gearing up for deployment to the Middle East after Memorial Day.
Soldiers based at Fort Lee in Petersburg are gearing up for deployment to the Middle East after Memorial Day.

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Search for pilot of NY Angel Flight resumes
Search for pilot of NY Angel Flight resumes
Divers equipped with sonar and rescue workers canvassing the woods will resume their search Sunday for the missing pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing two people, a town...
Divers equipped with sonar and rescue workers canvassing the woods will resume their search Sunday for the missing pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing two people, a town official said.
Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing
Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing
The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.
The search for the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, ended unsuccessfully Saturday, a town official said.
San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued
San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued
A woman has been killed in flooding in the San Antonio area.
Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods on Saturday, leaving at least two people dead as emergency workers rushed to rescue more than 200 residents stranded in cars and homes.
Ore. teen accused of planning to attack school
Ore. teen accused of planning to attack school
An Oregon high school student is being charged with attempted murder after the authorities say he planned to attack his high school with bombs.
An Oregon teenager intended to blow up his school in a plot "forged and inspired by the model of the Columbine shootings" and he will be charged with attempted aggravated murder, a prosecutor said late Saturday.
NTSB: Bridge collapse in Wash. is wake-up call
NTSB: Bridge collapse in Wash. is wake-up call
Washington state officials are scrambling to find a temporary fix for a bridge that collapsed on an important interstate highway and, incredibly, left just three motorists with injuries. Whatever the solution, it...
The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday the bridge collapse in Washington state is a wake-up call for the nation.

Weather

Today's Forecast

72°
46°

Our weekend of very nice weather continues!

Sunday is mostly sunny and pleasant. Highs in the low to mid 70s. Memorial Day turns partly sunny, with a slim chance of a shower. Highs in the mid 70s.

A warm front brings scattered showers Tuesday. Highs around 79. Wednesday through Friday become much warmer. Highs top out in the 80s and overnight lows fall into the 60s.

7-Day Forecast: Lynchburg

Sunday

72°
46°

Pleasant

Monday

76°
55°

Isolated showers (20%)

Tuesday

79°
58°

Scattered showers (30%)

Wednesday

83°
61°

Sun and clouds

Thursday

85°
62°

Mostly sunny

Friday

86°
63°

Mostly sunny

Saturday

87°
64°

Mostly sunny

Currently in Lynchburg as of

43°(Feels like 41°)
Clear
Wind: SSE @ 3 mph
Barometer: 30.22 in.
Sunrise: 06:00
Sunset: 20:28
Humidity: 82%
UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Roanoke