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.
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.
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.
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.
Martinsville, VA -- Actor Gary Sinise, perhaps best known for his role as Lieutenant Dan in the movie Forest Gump, came to Martinsville Thursday with a special project in mind.
Lynchburg, VA - Volunteers at the Alan B. Pearson Cancer Center Lynchburg hope a little bit of spring will help lighten cancer patient visits and give them renewed hope.
Lynchburg, VA- The Road Runners Club of America designated Lynchburg as the 2011 Outstanding Runner Friendly Community. The city beat out 16 other Runner Friendly Communities across the country.
Lynchburg, VA - You may have seen some of the region's finest out in the streets this week. Lynchburg firefighters have been taking up "Fill the Boot" collections.
Lynchburg, VA - The James River Day School in Lynchburg pitched in Tuesday morning to help Centra fund the move of their pediatric wing from Virginia Baptist to Lynchburg General.
Danville, VA - A Danville Police officer has received state recognition for how he handled an incident earlier this year. The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police presented Corporal Samuel Bray with
Lynchburg, VA - Some area kids got to put their engineering skills to good use in summer camp on Tuesday. It's all part of CVCC's Technology/Engineering camp in conjunction with Randolph College.
Reporter: Ashley Singh Halifax Co., VA - The very hot temperatures are not keeping people from making their way out to the Halifax County Cantaloupe Festival. This is the festival's 30th year. The festival
Danville's Epiphany Episcopal School is immersing students into different languages and cultures during a one week camp. Teachers say the kids are catching on quickly, learning Spanish, French, even American Sign Language.
The Girl Scouts want you to turn your silver and gold into an in-kind donation. If you have gold or silver jewelry that you haven't worn in years, or some silver serving pieces, flatware,
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Weather
Today's Forecast
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Rain and scattered thunderstorms will be in the area through about 1am, then clearing will begin to take place toward daybreak.
Thursday will be warm and breezy with highs soaring into the upper 60s, but then the colder air will begin to seep in on Friday. After a few showers Friday morning, winds turn from the northwest, holding the afternoon temperatures near 60 degrees.
Colder this weekend. Windy with more clouds than sun on Saturday and highs near 40. Sunday will be the sunnier, less windy, and milder day this weekend with highs in the upper 40s.
Expect another chance at soaking rain late Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
