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eMammal Project At Wintergreen Grows In Popularity Across The State

Volunteers are taking part in a broad citizen-science project at Wintergreen Resort to track and count wildlife. Six thousand of the resort’s 11,000 acres are designated as “open space” with trails open to the public and for research. The “eMammal” …

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Child Killed, Trees Down And Thousands Without Power Following Severe Thunderstorms

One death is reported in Virginia from Thursday's powerful storms. A four-year-old boy was killed when a tree fell on him at a park in Richmond.

Two Killed & Two Hospitalized After Crash

A recent Sweet Briar graduate was one of two people killed in crash in Bedford County Wednesday night. State police say 22-year-0ld Elizabeth Wilson of Pillager,

Tech Player Will Not Go To Jail

Virginia Tech running back Michael Holmes will not face jail time after he was found guilty of reduced charges in an assault resulting from a fight near downtown

Nelson Man Killed In Suspected Lawn Mower Accident

A Nelson County man is dead after what is believed to have been a lawn mower accident. The body of 55-year-old James Caudill of Schuyler was found

Krantz Testified On Immigration Reform

Bedford County Commonwealth's Attorney Randy Krantz testified before Congress Thursday on immigration reform. Krantz supports legislation that would give state and local authorities the power to enforce federal

WEATHER: Winds Will Not Be On The Scale Of Last Year

Heat and humidity followed by cooler air is the recipe for a strong weather disturbance! Forecasters say severe thunderstorms are expected to develop today as they begin to

Local Bridge Will Get Make-Over

Campbell and Pittsylvania Counties are pleased that one bridge in the area will benefit from more funding in the transportation package passed by the General Assembly earlier this

Meals Tax Increase In Town Of Appomattox

The Appomattox Town Council this week voted to increase the meals tax from five to eight cents. According to the town’s ordinance, the tax will apply to food

Number Of Kids In Foster Care Drops

Amherst County officials say the number of children in foster care has dropped. The Department of Social Services says placements are down by nearly 75 percent in the

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