Roanoke, VA - Post office management reaffirmed at the meeting Wednesday that after May 15, post office officials plan to move forward with consolidation which would include Roanoke and Lynchburg.
Buchanan, VA - Less than two months after being seriously injured by a downed power line, Buchanan Volunteer Fire Chief Billy Joe Carter has decided to leave the department.
Danville, VA - Checking out books at the Danville Public Library has gotten a lot easier. They have added E-Books, giving readers the option to check out their favorite books online.
Lynchburg, VA- Frustration, concern, and anger boiled over at the Central Virginia Training Center on Wednesday when loved ones had a chance to respond to the state's plan to close the training center by 2020.
Chatham, VA - Pittsylvania County residents are having a strong reaction to the proposal of increasing taxes in order to make up for the county's multi-million dollar budget shortfall, and even some in charge are questioning it.
Danville, VA -- Danville's George Washington High School may get a new track. There's a community effort underway to raise money for a new track and field complex.
Richmond, VA - Gov. Bob McDonnell is recommending a series of amendments to the bill before the General Assembly that would require that women get an ultrasound before getting an abortion
Alton, VA - Congressman Robert Hurt spent Wednesday touring Southside businesses. He spent the morning meeting with representatives from the National Tire Research Center at Virginia International Raceway.
Lynchburg, VA- ABC13 News Reporter Lauren Compton teamed up with some driving instructors to do a distracted driving course. She discovered it doesn't take long to put yourself at risk of an accident.
Goode, VA - An intersection in Goode may be receiving a safety face lift soon. VDOT is using federal money to improve what they call Spot Safety Locations.
Lynchburg, VA- Police are on the scene of a school bus accident in Lynchburg. Officers responded to the crash just before 7 a.m. on Holcomb Path Road. We're told the school bus collided with a garbage
Roanoke Co., VA. - It's been nearly 48 hours since more than 15,000 people across our viewing area lost power, and several hundred are still in the dark as of Tuesday evening. Many of them are in the Roanoke Valley.
Lynchburg, VA - A group of Lynchburg-area pastors are up in arms about a bill they believe will keep guns on our streets. This week, House Bill 22 passed through the Virginia Senate and is now set to
Danville, VA - Virginia has had self-defense laws for decades, but state lawmakers are looking to add to that legislation. The Senate has approved a bill allowing for self-defense in your home no matter how violent that defense may be.
Lynchburg, VA - One of Lynchburg's oldest neighborhoods and former hub for commerce is being recognized for its long history. Fifth Street has been accepted to the National Register of Historic Places
Martinsville, VA -- Nearly two dozen people gathered to protest against Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 9, which would require a voter to present identification or they would have to cast a provisional ballot.
Lynchburg, VA - It has been a busy couple of days at the Salvation Army in Lynchburg. Officials there saw more than their usual number of people come in to escape the cold.
Bedford Co., VA- A section of Route 221 in Bedford County has quite a reputation for accidents and fender benders. Now the Virginia Department of Transportation is setting its sights on fixing it.
Lynchburg, VA - Sunday's snowfall left many cars in ditches and caused some stress for drivers, but road conditions Monday afternoon are looking great around the Lynchburg area.
Roanoke, VA - The area's first major snowfall allowed Virginia Department of Transportation crews to put their snow-clearing plan into effect, and they say they are happy with the effort.
Lynchburg, VA - President's Day is a celebration of our first president's birthday, and we've had many memorable presidents since George Washington took office.
Roanoke, VA - Over in the western part of our viewing area, the winter weather knocked out power to more than 15,000 Appalachian Power customers, and many are still waiting for the power to turn back on.
Lynchburg,VA- A lot of people are enjoying the area's first real snow. But, it is making road conditions very slick and dangerous. A lot of drivers got stuck and trapped out the roads Sunday night.
Lynchburg, VA - Black ice will be a major factor for drivers out on the roads Sunday and early Monday morning, but there are some tips to help keep you safe, tips new drivers are taking to heart.
Chatham, VA - Three people are injured after a shooting Sunday morning in Chatham. Two victims are in critical condition and the third victim's condition is unknown at this time.
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Lynchburg, VA - About 20 local got to play hockey for free! It's part of a nationwide effort called Hockey Weekend Across America. Locally, the Lynchburg Youth Hockey hosted the free event at the LaHaye Ice Center.
Lynchburg, VA - One car dealer says it's been too warm for customers to be thinking 4-wheel drive, but this weekend's forecast shows that could change soon.
Lynchburg, VA - Some teachers at R.S. Payne Elementary have been flooded out of their classes! A problem with the heating system caused pipes to burst, and it's affected all three of the school's floors.
Lynchburg, VA - There is another scam that targets the elderly that involves people walking right inside an elderly person's home looking for social security numbers to try and steal their identity.
South Boston, VA - The Dan River cuts right through South Boston, and though many people don't know it, the role that town played in the Revolutionary War was one of incredible importance.
Lynchburg, VA – It's the calm before the storm inside grocery and hardware stores Friday as many people prepare for our first potential snowstorm of the season.
Danville, VA -- The proposed River District plans are divided up into Phase 1 and 2. Phase 1 starts at Craighead and goes up through the city, and they plan to work on that first.
Blacksburg, VA - Ever since US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood came to office, he has been using the one-of-a-kind research compiled at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, and Friday he went to say thank you.
Bedford Co., VA - The Bedford County woman who used her elderly boyfriend's cane to beat him to death was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday morning.
Lynchburg, VA - A jury found Gregory Kittrell guilty of five charges including second-degree murder Wednesday, and recommended he spend 31 years in prison.
Roanoke, VA - Bacova Mailboxes are iconic mailboxes, and nothing much has changed over the years except the owners of the company who once did work for Bacova Guild, the company that began making the mailboxes in 1965.
Lynchburg, VA- The city's Parking Authority is looking at plans to start charging people at the lot near the Craddock Terry Hotel at Commerce and Main Streets.
Botetourt Co., VA - In the past few months alone, there have been several accidents on Interstate 81 and some were deadly, and many are wondering what is being done to keep people family safe when riding down that stretch of road.
Charlottesville, VA - There was no court Thursday in the George Huguely murder trial in Charlottesville. The judge says a flu bug is to blame. He canceled court after one of the defense attorneys called in sick.
Danville, VA – The Danville Area Humane Society is giving out a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person who left a puppy in a dumpster Wednesday.
Caswell Co., NC -- A 13-year-old boy is dead after the he jumped in a reservoir for a swim and drowned, according to officials from the Caswell County Sheriff's Office.
Lynchburg, VA - An emotional day in the courtroom Wednesday as 22-year-old Gregory Kittrell, facing murder charges, took the stand to fight for his freedom.
Lynchburg, VA-February may not be the month you'd normally want to jump in a lake, but that is exactly what hundreds of people will do on February 25 for the Hill City Polar Plunge.
Pittsylvania Co., VA - The woman standing up against the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors in the ACLU versus Pittsylvania County lawsuit finally has a name: Barbara Hudson.
Amherst Co, VA - Workers at Foxes Pizza Den are holding a fundraiser Thursday to help fill a table that's served as a sad reminder of the regular customer they recently lost.
Lynchburg, VA - Lynchburg work crews have now repaired all nine of Tuesday's water main breaks, but they're still dealing with two small leaks Wednesday.
Lynchburg, VA- Several homes in the Lynchburg area are on boil water advisory. The advisory meant Valentine's Day dinner at home was quite different for a lot of residents in The Hill City this year.
Lynchburg, VA - So many wonderful love stories came into our newsroom when we asked for the Greatest Love Story out there, but our viewers have selected the winner.
Danville, VA – Tuesday, the state Senate passed a bill requiring first time DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock system on their car, meaning they'd have to pass a breath test just to get their vehicle running.
Danville, VA - A station in the Danville Fire Department is getting a new home. A spot off Lynn Street will soon house the new Bridge Street Fire Station.
Danville, VA --One way to show your love on Valentine's Day is to get hitched, and Thursday at Ben David Jewelers in Danville, people recited their vows every half hour.
Lynchburg, VA – Officials from Lynchburg's Department of Water Resources have issued about 200 boil water advisories to residents due to several main water breaks in the city.
Botetourt Co., VA - Botetourt County High School teacher Victor Terry, last week convicted of assault on a student, will likely have his charge dropped.
Pittsylvania, Co., VA - The Virginia ACLU has released the name of Jane Doe. That's the plaintiff in their case with the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors over prayer before meetings.
Amherst Co., VA - The death of a hiker discovered along the Appalachian Trail has been ruled a homicide. For the first time, we're hearing from people who knew him.
Appomattox, VA - The finishing touches are taking place at the Museum of the Confederacy. In just a matter of weeks, thousands of people will descend on Appomattox for its grand opening.
Lynchburg, VA - Managers at pizza restaurants in Lynchburg are urging their drivers to be careful and alert after someone robbed a delivery driver at an apartment complex overnight.
Roanoke, VA - Students at William Fleming High School received a special history lesson Monday. They met with one of the students who helped integrate Norfolk Public Schools.
Danville, VA - Plenty have noticed that the price of gas keeps going up, and some locals and nonprofits that means making difficult choices to stay on budget.
Roanoke, VA - While it felt a bit like winter over the weekend, there is still no real snow to speak of this winter, and that likely means low to no sales of winter essentials.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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