Well what a story that was about Margaret and Pershing Mays. When we put out the call for the greatest love story out there, we got so many nice submissions that really give hope to cynics that true love does exist.
Finally, some snow. Growing up in New York, the mere three to four inches that Danville saw this storm wasn't much of anything really....compared to the white out conditions I am used to.
An old reporter once told me, "Never let the facts get in the way of a good story." Over the years I've come to see the wisdom in that advice. Well, maybe not so much "wisdom" as "truth."
Last weekend, I did something I hadn't done in far too long: I went bowling! The ABC-13 crew was well-represented, covering two lanes and having a blast.
Someone who changed my outlook on a lot of things passed away recently. Her name was Miriam and she died of breast cancer--not because she didn't check, she got mammograms regularly—but because for some reason, she was never told she had a tumor.
"Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" is a way to get kids to understand that it's important to do something nice for someone everyday, even if it seems insignificant to us.
Although I grew up in Texas (and yes, I consider it to be the South,) this is the first time in my life that I have been exposed to so much Southern food.
I read a blog on the Huffington Post the other day by Dani Klein Modisett that I just can't get off my mind. The title "14 Reasons Why Being a Stay at Home Person Sucks" is harsh and not a true representation of what her list is about, but certainly caught my eye and had me clicking on the link to read.
One minute I was savoring my PB&J after finishing up the noon show, the next – "Shelley, why don't you and Jemon head out to Appomattox?" We'd gotten a call about a possible shooting there.
I love Central Virginia's natural beauty! There are so many wonderful natural features in this area, and so many activities so close by. Last Tuesday, I took my wife and daughter skiing at Wintergreen.
I am noticing a lot of positive trends down here in Danville. The more stories I do, the more I learn about the city I live in; in particular, the greatness of its past.
Well here we are, my first winter as a dog parent, and I'm not sure what's best for him! Cadbury is still a puppy at the guessed age of about a year and a half old now.
For many, the week between Christmas and New Year's means a lot of time off to spend with family and friends. For us at WSET, this week means a lot of time preparing for two big bowl games.
It is a place where people are silent. Some people bow their heads, some gaze at the stones, and others cry. If you have ever visited the April 16 memorial on the Virginia Tech campus, you know how it feels to stand there and see those stones.
What I love most about this time of year is the food. I have a serious sweet tooth. Chocolate is my weakness, but I can't think of much I'll say no to if it's offered to me.
The events that unfolded in April 2007 on the campus of Virginia Tech will never leave my mind. I was on the desk here at ABC 13 from the very beginning.
Since I just celebrated my birthday two days ago, it got me thinking. Isn't it funny how we remember certain birthdays and others we just sort of forget?
What a couple of weeks of news it has been! First the deadly tornadoes that slammed the South. I grew up in Tornado Alley and never saw anything like that.
It didn't take much for me to get in the holiday spirit when I was younger. As a child, I wore Santa socks year round and begged my mom to keep our tree up until the middle of January.
I don't know about you but I'm getting a bit tired of the whole contest for the Republican nomination for president. It's a bit like watching a sitcom written by a third rate writer.
When my wife and I went looking for a dog, I told her I wanted one that knows how to relax. What we ended up getting was completely different. Scooby Stevens is a workout warrior.
Tuesday marks one of the busiest days of the year for us in the news business. It's also become one of my favorite days of the year. We're talking about Election Day.
I once had a doctor tell me, "Danner, you have got to stop and breath!" It's true. I work in an intense environment and get wrapped up in fitting in everything I need to by a certain deadline in a day that I literally forget to breathe.
Get ready for something you've never seen before with University of Maryland basketball. Gary Williams flex offense is long gone and we'll see it replaced with a version of small ball that could include
I first moved to Lynchburg from Louisiana in September 2004. At the time I was training for the New York Marathon so an obvious conversation piece with just about everyone I met was the Virginia 10 Miler. "Did you run this year?" was one of the first questions asked.
In two weeks I reported on two protest stories that revolved around our Founding Fathers and their interpretation of the First Amendment. The protests I covered were in different towns, but the message they sent was exactly the same.
Today marks a fairly significant ending and beginning at WSET. Tonight (Friday) at 5:00, our viewers will get a chance to watch the very last installment of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on ABC 13.
I get lost in looking at pictures of my son. He will be 2 in October and like a lot of you I find myself wondering where all the time went. What happened to my tiny baby boy?
Ziggy The Library Cat and I have a tense relationship. Brought home from the pound five years ago, she has grudgingly tolerated my sharing what she obviously considers her space.
For as many hurricanes that have formed and hit the United States over the years, only a small percentage do enough damage to stand out in our memories.
When I tell people I've never been to a wedding before, they usually give me looks that one would give a person with four heads. Alas, it is true. I have NEVER been to a wedding!
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Melissa and I have been married for nearly a year now (August 28th) and I couldn't be happier. I'm so grateful I am with her and my step-daughter Olivia.
There are many things to love about summer, and the end of August always brings back bad memories of dreading the first day of school. But there is always one thing to look forward to this time of year: football.
Last week, the family and I took a vacation to New England. We stayed just north of Boston, visiting several historical sites and taking in a Red Sox game.
I just got back from my first weeklong vacation since I came to Lynchburg last year, and I had a wonderful time! I spent a week in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Hi! I'm Heather, the new reporter at the Danville bureau. After two weeks in this cute city, I have met new people, got to know a bit of the culture, and have been enjoying all that Danville has to offer!
This week, while attending the Richmond Hokie Club dinner, I spotted Lynchburg native and now Virginia Tech football assistant coach Cornell Brown across the room.
I moved to Danville, VA just about two weeks ago. It has been quite a different scene that what I am used to, having grown up so close to the Big Apple.
My roommate, who happens to be the producer for Good Morning Virginia, and I had a debate recently about how and when it's appropriate to use social media in our stories.
Now that I have a dog, I thought I just had to do my part to help the city get a dog park. So last Saturday morning I loaded Cadbury into the car to be part of the video "Friends of the Lynchburg Dog Park" was putting together.
I actually spent the last two weekends watching the men's team advance all the way to the national championship game, where unfortunately they lost 8-6 to the Virginia Cavaliers.
Well here it is May again and time for another dinner to honor local men and women who make significant contributions to their communities, the country the world even. The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities will honor them tonight.
Two very big events in my life took place since I last blogged. Of course, you've all heard about my flight with the Blue Angels. Every bit as exciting was the full week I got to spend with my lovely wife Melissa on our honeymoon cruise to Bermuda last month.
It's so much easier saying hello than it is saying goodbye. In the coming days though, I will be leaving the WSET team for a job opportunity closer to loved ones.
I'm off to Blacksburg this afternoon for what feels like the final step in a really, really long journey. Tonight, my youngest graduates from Virginia Tech and for the first time in what seems like forever,
1:15 isn't always enough. Our shows are about 30 minutes, including commercials, so try jam-packing all the best information into that little bit of time, and it leaves just a sliver of for each story.
I'd just gotten through a long day when I came across a website, itmademyday.com. People post little blurbs about moments of wins. Here are some of my favorites.
Life With a Dog, by Noreen Turyn Well I've gone and done it. After years of saying how much I wanted a dog, I went to the Humane Society and did it. I always said if I did get one, it would come from
You may have heard a little outfit called the Blue Angels is coming to Lynchburg in May. The moment I heard of even the POSSIBILITY of them coming here, I started asking around "How can I get on a flight with these guys?"
One of the best parts about this time of year is something most of you don't even realize is happening.
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.
