Home heavily damaged, three pets dead following house fire in Lynchburg
A home is damaged and three pets are dead following a house fire that occurred in Lynchburg on Saturday morning, Lynchburg Fire Department said.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Lynchburg lawn law: What happens when grass grows too tall
Letting your lawn go in Lynchburg could cost you. City law prohibits grass or other plants from growing beyond 12 inches — and if yours does, the city has...
May 8, 2026Open source
Lynchburg man dead after kayaking incident near Great Falls
The Maryland Natural Resources Police announced in a statement Thursday that a 22-year-old Lynchburg man had died following a kayaking incident in the area o...
May 7, 2026Open source
Kayaker who died in the Potomac identified as 22-year-old Virginia man
The kayaker who died after falling out of his boat in the Potomac River on Sunday has been identified as a 22-year-old from Lynchburg, Virginia.
May 6, 2026Open source
‘The hands of God': Heart attack patient returns to thank Va. paramedics, EMT
Weeks after suffering a massive heart attack at home, Shayne South returned to Lynchburg Fire Station 7 to thank the firefighters and paramedics who revived...
May 6, 2026Open source
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David Rush: Ex‑CIA official’s booking photo released in government gold‑bars theft case
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Officials have released the booking photo of David Rush, a former senior CIA official with top‑secret clearance who is accused of stealin...
May 28, 2026Open source
2-year-old girl dies days after 116 mph crash that killed her parents
Two adults died and two children were hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Oakton, Virginia, over the weekend. Detectives say speed was “an absolute factor”...
May 27, 2026Open source
Missing Virginia teen may be with convicted felon, police say
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - Police in Fredericksburg are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl who they say may be traveling with a convicted felon who's p...
May 22, 2026Open source
Virginia infant dies after left in vehicle by mother during extreme heat, officials say
A 2‑month‑old died Wednesday after authorities say the infant was left inside a hot vehicle during extreme heat while the mother was at work in Frederick...
May 21, 2026Open source
Reno moratorium freezes new data center permits, slowing expansion within city limits
KRXI2 NBC Reno covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Reno, Nevada area including Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silv...
May 16, 2026Open source
Medical Monday by Bon Secours
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Bon Secours Richmond and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To lea...
May 16, 2026Open source
Dominion Energy Riverrock kicks off in Richmond
The first day kicked off with the Ultimate Air Dog competition, a fan favorite event.
May 16, 2026Open source
Virginia Tech softball shuts out South Alabama in NCAA regional
Kylie Aldridge belted a grand slam, while Bree Carrico and Avery Layton combined on the shutout.
May 16, 2026Open source
U.S. Supreme Court denies stay of state redistricting ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by Virginia Democratic leaders to revive a constitutional amendment on redistricting that the Virginia Supreme...
May 15, 2026Open source
Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump's $13m makeover of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The no-bid contract went to a firm company, which critics say bypassed a rule for competing offers.
May 12, 2026Open source
Man charged in connection with Collegiate graduate Whitney Robeson's death
An Alabama father has been charged with manslaughter in the March shooting death of a 22-year-old Richmond woman who was dating his son.
May 12, 2026Open source
New Richmond budget will raise your gas and water bills. Mayor Avula explains why.
The Richmond budget includes funding for affordable housing, public safety, improved infrastructure, and record school funding at $257 million, about $8 mill...
May 12, 2026Open source
Search team finds body of US soldier from Richmond who went missing in Morocco
1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, of Richmond, was one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2 near the Cap Draa Training Area, the Army said
May 12, 2026Open source
Friends, family raise funds to bring remains of Virginia man home after fatal Big Island crash
Money raised will go toward helping the victim's parents travel to the Big Island to bring their son and his belongings back to Virginia.
May 12, 2026Open source
First Alert Forecast: Sunny and pleasant Tuesday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sunny and pleasant today with low humidity and light winds.
May 12, 2026Open source
Virginia Organizing, Waynesboro teachers voice concern over proposed changes to division funding formula
Each year for the last two decades, the Waynesboro Public Schools division has received 42.5% of the City’s discretionary income.
May 12, 2026Open source
Va. wrestling coach arrested after sending child sexually explicit messages online
A Rochelle, Virginia man has been arrested after an investigation by the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office into sexually explicit messages sent to a child.
May 12, 2026Open source
HRHA requests proposals for new management at Court Square Theater
The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority is now seeking outside management proposals as part of a long-term plan to strengthen Court Square Theat...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Lynchburg is in Lynchburg City County, Virginia.
Region: Central Virginia
ZIP Codes
24501, 24502, 24503, 24504, 24505, 24506, 24513, 24514, 24515
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Ex-CIA official charged after FBI finds $40M in gold bars, cash, Rolex watches
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested and charged with criminal theft of public money, court filings in Virginia show. A search of his home on May 18 u...
May 28, 2026Open source
Rowan upsets No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan in opening round of Division III softball championship
The eighth-seeded Profs handed the Marlins their first loss of the season on Thursday behind Emily McCutcheon's stellar pitching. Rowan will move on to the s...
May 28, 2026Open source
Meet Brady Guzzie, Conwell-Egan’s triple-threat star and one of Pa.’s top baseball prospects
The 6-foot-2 junior, who’s committed to Virginia and ranked No. 3 in the state, does it all. He’s an ace on the mound, one of the team’s leading hitter...
May 28, 2026Open source
Waymo begins mapping in Northern Virginia amid autonomous vehicle push
Driverless car company Waymo has confirmed to FOX 5 D.C. that it is now mapping parts of Northern Virginia.
May 28, 2026Open source
David Rush: Ex‑CIA official’s booking photo released in government gold‑bars theft case
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Officials have released the booking photo of David Rush, a former senior CIA official with top‑secret clearance who is accused of stealin...
May 28, 2026Open source
2-year-old girl dies days after 116 mph crash that killed her parents
Two adults died and two children were hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Oakton, Virginia, over the weekend. Detectives say speed was “an absolute factor”...
May 27, 2026Open source
Virginia State Police issue Codi Alert for missing 12 year old boy
Virginia State Police have issued a Codi Alert for a missing 12‑year‑old boy from Dumfries.
May 27, 2026Open source
Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde’s vile attack on Va. state senator crossed a line
Virginia's lieutenant govenor, a former Georgia resident, criticizes a Peach State congressman for his anti-Muslim criticism of a state senator over a firear...
May 24, 2026Open source
Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher
A Virginia judge on Thursday dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun ho...
May 21, 2026Open source
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