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Heritage High School Bus Involved In Morning Accident

tina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:09:06 +0000

Authorities say two high school students received minor injuries in a school bus accident this morning in Lynchburg. Officers responded to the crash just before 7 a.m. on Holcomb Path Road. WSET is reporting that the school bus collided with a garbage truck and that about a dozen Heritage High School students were on board. Police say when the bus and garbage truck approached each other on the narrow road, the bus crossed over the center line. The bus driver has been charged with failure to maintain control.

StatewideTornado Drill Is Set For March

tina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:07:49 +0000

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has announced a statewide tornado drill set for next month. Ten people died in 2011 and at least 100 were injured along with hundreds of homes destroyed after tornadoes hit Central, Southside and Southwestern Virginia. Experts say most tornadoes occurred in April. Authorities say awareness and planning can significantly increase safety. A number of scenarios may be experienced and several regional first responders will participate in the drill at 9:45 am on March 20th. The department is asking residents to use the day as well to prepare for an actual disaster.

The Tale of Two Crashes

tina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:06:19 +0000

State Police are investigating an unusual incident that occurred last night involving a two car crash. One car was apparently stolen and the other was reportedly involved in a previous hit and run. Investigators say the crash happened just after 8 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Rt.151 and Canodys Store Road in Amherst County. The driver in the stolen automobile fled the scene; the other driver had allegedly sideswiped another car on U.S. 29 earlier in the evening. A 37-year-old Monroe resident was flown to UVA Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. An Hispanic male, the suspected driver of the stolen vehicle, fled the scene on foot moments after the crash. Authorities are continuing their investigation and charges are pending.

Triggerman Rule May Change Today

tina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:04:20 +0000

Legislation to expand the death penalty in Virginia is up for a key vote in the General Assembly today. The bill would redefine the so-called “triggerman” rule, which in most cases restricts the death penalty to the person who does the actual killing. The bill would allow the death penalty for accomplices who share the intent to kill. The Senate Courts of Justice Committee killed a similar bill earlier this month.

Preliminary Hearing Set For Today In Embezzlement Case

tina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:02:29 +0000

A preliminary hearing is scheduled today for the Kroger employee accused of embezzling money from the Forest Kroger. According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Jennifer Johns from Evington was arrested in November and charged with eight felony and seven misdemeanor charges of embezzlement. Johns is out on bond.

Woman Pleads Guilty To DUI Maiming

tina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:35 +0000

The woman responsibly for the drunken driving crash that maimed a motorcyclist and his passenger pleaded guilty yesterday. 41 year old Doris Elizabeth Coe, faced two counts of DUI maiming and one misdemeanor DUI charge for the May 28 Bedford County wreck that left two permanently disabled. A sentencing hearing is set for April 27

Radioactive Groundwater Leak Reported At North Anna

tina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:59:22 +0000

Dominion Virginia Power is seeking the source of leaking radioactivity at its North Anna nuclear power plant after an elevated level of tritium was detected in groundwater. The company told the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Tuesday that tritium in water taken from an on-site sampling well is not leaking off-site; there’s been no evidence that the leak is related to last year’s 5.8-magnitude earthquake and the commission says the radiation is not a hazard to the public.

Project Lifesaver’s 2nd Chance Prom April 21st

Mari — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:30:30 +0000

Lynchburg Project Lifesaver’s 3rd annual fundraiser:

“2nd Chance Prom”

Saturday, April 21st at Phase 2

7pm – until

Dress to Impress!

All proceeds will benefit Lynchburg Project Lifesaver, Commonwealth Autism Services and other community related programs of the Lynchburg sheriff’s Office.

Live music by Pizazz & DJ Original

VIP Tickets: $50 per person, $100 per couple and includes buffet dinner, upstairs VIP Balcony & Lounge, t-shirt and private cash bar.

General Admission: $20 per person or $35 per couple

Free event t-shirt to first 200 people

For Ticket sales and locations call: 546-6770 or visit their page on facebook

Apple Grafting Workshop March 10th

Mari — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:15:31 +0000

Apple Grafting Workshop March 10

The Lynchburg Tree Stewards are offering an Apple Tree Grafting Workshop on Saturday, March 10th.

Click on apple grafting 2012 flyer for full details.

Apple Tree Grafting Registration Form 2012

During two hour sessions participants receive rootstocks and scionwood with step-by-step instructions to make two apple trees. Apple varieties available for grafting are Arkansas Black, Black Twig, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Grimes Golden, Smokehouse, Ralls, Virginia Beauty, Virginia (Hewes) Crab & Winesap. Handouts on dormant wood grafting will be provided. Bring hand pruners with you.

A professional grafting knife is included with your registration. Knife sharpening will be demonstrated. Extra rootstocks and scionwood will be available for purchase.

To register or for more information contact:

Klaus Schreiber at (434) 455-4411, klaus.schreiber@lynchburgva.gov

Governor Expected To Sign Adoption Discrimination Into Law

tina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:34:04 +0000

Legislation allowing private adoption agencies to discriminate against gay prospective parents is on its way to Virginia’s governor, who has said he will sign it. The Senate voted Tuesday to pass legislation allowing private agencies to deny placements that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs, including opposition to homosexuality.