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Weekend Purse-Snatching Reported In Lynchburg

tina — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:57:48 +0000

Authorities are investigating a purse-snatchings in Lynchburg. The News & Advance reports, the victim was walking to her car in the Magnolia Foods parking lot off of Rivermont Avenue, at about 9:30 Friday night when a man approached her and took the purse before fleeing on foot. The victim was not injured during the robbery and the suspect has not been found. Very few details have been released at this time, but according to the article police don’t believe the theft is connected to any other crimes.

Mother Is Accused Of Child Abuse

tina — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:56:47 +0000

Two people have been arrested for child abuse of an infant. 22 year old, Savanna Lee Burks of Amherst, the mother of the 9-month old and 22-year old Matthew R. Roach of Lynchburg are each charged with two felony counts of child neglect or abuse resulting in serious bodily injury. Reportedly, hospital’s emergency room personnel called authorities on May 5 when the child appeared to have injuries resulting from of abuse or neglect. Due to the nature of its injuries, the baby was later transported to the University of Virginia Hospital –The suspects are in the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.

New DNA Evidence Found In Roanoke Cold Case

tina — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:50 +0000

A recent DNA test has linked a man to evidence that was left at the scene of a shooting death nearly seven years ago in Roanoke. In August of 2005, investigators found a red lighter on the ground next to a rental vehicle in which 23 year old Jamie Lavar Penn was discovered with multiple close range gunshot wounds. According to media outlets, the DNA didn’t match anyone in a national database originally, but court records reveal that a match was found last month. Authorities have taken a swab from the person that matches the DNA. Analysis is pending and the investigation is ongoing; charges have yet to be filed in the case.

Uranium Issue Will Linger From One Governor To The Next

tina — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:52:43 +0000

Virginia’s uranium issue will usher out one leader and welcome a new. Governor Bob McDonnell has yet to respond to a February suggestion that he direct state agencies to put uranium mining regulations in place to help guide the 2014 General Assembly if it considers ending a decades-old prohibition. Opponents of uranium mining have already met with Terry McAuliffe and say the Democratic candidate expressed opposition to ending the state’s 1982 moratorium on uranium mining. A meeting with the Republican nominee for governor, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, has yet to be arranged.

Big Names Coming To Nelson For County’s Festival

tina — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:07:26 +0000

Neil Young is among the first acts to sign on for a new festival this fall in Nelson County. He’ll be joining Crazy Horse to perform at the inaugural Interlocken Music Festival September 5 – 8 at the Oak Ridge Farm. The festival will feature other musical acts and locally grown food, and will place an emphasis on sustainability.

Bells of the Blue Ridge in Concert May 21

Mari — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:06:27 +0000

The Bells of the Blue Ridge is an up-and-coming advanced community handbell group from Lynchburg, Virginia. Since its first concert in December 2004, the Bells of the Blue Ridge has entertained audiences in Central Virginia with a wide variety of sacred and secular music. The group’s desire is to share handbells and their unique sounds with a wider audience in Central Virginia. Together, members have 100+ years of ringing experience. The group was founded by and is under the direction of Janet Hawkins.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall
Lynchburg College
1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, Virginia
7:30 PM

Lt. Governor Nominee Called Out On Remarks Made

tina — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:06:27 +0000

It isn’t taking long for Virginia Democrats and liberals to start blasting E.W. Jackson. Two days after accepting the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, he’s catching a lot of heat for remarks he’s made about gay people and the KKK. In an email sent-out by his campaign yesterday, Jackson said “We won! But the Democrats are already coming for us.” Jackson has labeled homosexuals as “sick and perverted.” He also accused Planned Parenthood of being “more lethal to blacks than the KKK.”

Cuccinelli Visits Lynchburg

tina — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:03:51 +0000

Republican gubernatorial nominee Ken Cuccinelli will make a campaign appearance in Lynchburg today. He’ll be joined by lieutenant governor candidate E.W. Jackson and GOP attorney general nominee Mark Obenshain around 8:45 this morning at Lynchburg Regional Airport’s general aviation terminal. The Cuccinelli campaign says the event is free and open to the public.

Violent Crimes Are Down Across The State

tina — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:02:44 +0000

State Police statistics show both violent and property crimes fell about 3 percent in Virginia in 2012 compared to the year before. The report showed there were 316 murders in the state last year, compared with 305 in 2011. State Police say drug and narcotics offenses increased for the third straight year. Crimes such as burglaries, larcenies and motor vehicle thefts fell 3.3 percent, while murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assaults dropped by 3 percent. The report didn’t specify reasons behind the changes.

Virginia Extends A Helping Hand To Tornado Victims

tina — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:05 +0000

Governor McDonnell says Virginia is “ready to help” those who are being victimized by a massive tornado in Oklahoma. McDonnell sent out a tweet last night, saying “his thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma.” Meanwhile, Gleaning For The World is helping the Oklahoma tornado victims. The organization is linking up with an Oklahoma church to buy a tractor trailer load of water and other items. If you’d like to help, visit gftw.org.