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GALLERY: Lynchburg runners hit the pavement to celebrate Fourth of July

Many in Lynchburg hit the pavement bright and early to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with the annual Firecracker 5-Miler.

Balloons take to the skies in Rockbridge County, celebrating America and helping community

An annual festival is taking to the skies just in time to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Balloons Over Rockbridge is holding its annual festival.

Roanoke County brush fire fully contained after burning approximately 100 acres

A brush fire in Roanoke County is now contained, according to officials.

ICE officers arrest Hungarian-Romanian national wanted for illegal use of credit cards

ICE officers arrested Sebastian Mihai Caraba, a Hungarian-Romanian national who overstayed his visa and was wanted in Fairfax, Virginia.

Loudoun homeowners appear to lose battle with Dominion’s data center transmission lines

In its final order issued this week, the SCC ruled that Dominion Energy can build a high-voltage transmission line through Vicky Hu’s and her neighbors' yards.

Discarded cigarette butts spark $1.3M house fire in Virginia

A house fire that caused more than $1.3 million in damage in a Virginia neighborhood was accidental and started after junked smoking material ignited.

Danville home sustains heavy smoke damage following afternoon fire

A house in Danville sustained heavy smoke damage following a fire.

Lovingston cancels Independence Day parade over heat concerns

The Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department announced Friday afternoon that it had made the decision to cancel this year's Independence Day parade.

Lexington mourns longtime Mayor Frank Friedman after sudden death

What was supposed to be a weekend of celebration has instead become a time of mourning in Lexington.

Danville councilman's sidewalk campaign video draws more than 1 million views

A campaign video promoting something as simple as sidewalks has gained attention for longtime Danville City Councilman Dr. Gary Miller.

Holiday crowds flock to Smith Mountain Lake despite heat as officials urge caution

Hundreds of people kicked off their Fourth of July weekend early at Smith Mountain Lake, braving record heat, low water levels and holiday crowds.

Lynchburg grocery prices vary as shoppers prepare for 4th of July

The Fourth of July usually means firing up the grill, but with grocery prices still climbing, that holiday cookout comes at a cost.

Heat wave won’t stop downtown Lynchburg vendors during Independence Day celebration

Downtown Lynchburg’s Fourth of July fireworks are set to light up the sky despite scorching temperatures.

Heat wave, drought put young and newly transplanted trees at highest risk

As the heat wave continues, it’s not just people feeling the strain, plants and trees can suffer, too.

Brush fire burns around 100 acres in Roanoke County, officials say it's 80% contained

According to officials in Roanoke County, there is a brush fire in Fort Lewis.

Lexington mayor passes away, city manager says

According to Carroll, Mayor Frank Friedman passed away Thursday evening with loved ones by his side.

25-year-old charged after traffic fatality incident, Danville police say

The Danville Police Department said a traffic fatality led to a manslaughter arrest.

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GALLERY: Appomattox County Sheriff's Office releases their July 2026 wanted list

The Appomattox County Sheriff's Office released its July 2026 wanted list.

Discarded cigarette butts spark $1.3M house fire in Virginia

A house fire that caused more than $1.3 million in damage in a Virginia neighborhood was accidental and started after junked smoking material ignited.

GALLERY: Lynchburg runners hit the pavement to celebrate Fourth of July

Many in Lynchburg hit the pavement bright and early to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with the annual Firecracker 5-Miler.

Lexington mourns longtime Mayor Frank Friedman after sudden death

What was supposed to be a weekend of celebration has instead become a time of mourning in Lexington.

25-year-old charged after traffic fatality incident, Danville police say

The Danville Police Department said a traffic fatality led to a manslaughter arrest.

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GALLERY: Lynchburg runners hit the pavement to celebrate Fourth of July

Balloons take to the skies in Rockbridge County, celebrating America and helping community

Danville councilman's sidewalk campaign video draws more than 1 million views

Lynchburg grocery prices vary as shoppers prepare for 4th of July

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GALLERY: Appomattox County Sheriff's Office releases their July 2026 wanted list

The Appomattox County Sheriff's Office released its July 2026 wanted list.

Franklin County kicks off July 4th festivities with annual mullet contest

Franklin County’s Fourth of July festivities kicked off at the Rocky Mount Independence Day festival with music, food, fireworks, prizes and a competition.

Girl, 8, left in hot car for nearly an hour in Virginia, adult family member arrested

A woman is facing charges after police said she left an 8-year-old family member inside a hot car for nearly an hour in Manassas, Virginia, during extreme heat.

Virginia man accused of carrying gun, drugs in car with 2 children

A Virginia man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies said they found a gun and drugs inside his car while his two young children were riding with him

Airport security dog Freddie thrives after violent assault

Dulles airport agriculture detector dog Freddie has recently been making significant security detections despite being viciously attacked last year.

Fire destroys Franklin County home; intense heat sends firefighter to hospital

A home was destroyed in a fire in Franklin County, and one firefighter was transported to a hospital for treatment of a heat-related illness.

From baking cookies to melting crayons: Testing this week's summer heat

With temperatures soaring this week, ABC13’s Charley Vicario spent the day running a series of hands-on experiments to show just how intense the summer heat is.

Flock cameras help nab Missouri suspect after Rockbridge store burglary and car theft

A Missouri man has been arrested in Arkansas after authorities say he stole a vehicle and burglarized a Rockbridge County business before fleeing the state.

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Loudoun homeowners appear to lose battle with Dominion’s data center transmission lines

Heat wave won’t stop downtown Lynchburg vendors during Independence Day celebration

Heat wave, drought put young and newly transplanted trees at highest risk

Discarded cigarette butts spark $1.3M house fire in Virginia