Tech shooting survivor sits with kids to discuss fears of gun violence
A popular Youtube channel welcomed a Virginia Tech shooting survivor for an episode to speak with children about her experiences. WLNI’s Lillian Boyd with more: 8-27 Tech Shooting WEB Wrap 1 To watch the full video, click here.
Budget with Medicaid expansion heading for governor’s desk
Republican lawmakers said it was the embrace for work requirements for Medicaid recipients that help get the measured passed this year. WLNI’s Lillian Boyd with that report. 5-31 Medicaid WLNI WEB Wrap 1
Virginia lawmakers put off budget, Medicaid debate
Virginia senators are putting off debate on the state budget and whether to expand Medicaid. WFIR’s Lillian Boyd has more on where lawmakers stand. 5-23 Senate WLNI WEB Wrap 1
At GOP Senate debate Liberty, one question is who is most loyal to Trump?
Virginia Republicans hoping to upset Hillary Clinton’s former running mate in a U.S. Senate race are clashing over who is most loyal to President Donald Trump. WLNI’s Lillian Boyd has highlights from last night’s debate at Liberty University: 4-20 Debate WEB Wrap-WLNI
Virginia court rejects appeal of Lynchburg man convicted in child sex case
SALEM, Va. (AP) — A Virginia appeals court has rejected the appeal of a man convicted of using a computer to solicit a minor and taking indecent liberties. The court this week ruled against Major Lance Hillman of Lynchburg, who is serving a six-year sentence. Authorities say a 14-year-old girl who attended a church where […]
Two get jail for removing Confederate statues’ mourning tarps
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Two men have been convicted of removing multiple times the tarps that covered Confederate statues to mourn the counterprotester killed during last August’s violent white nationalist rally in Virginia. The Daily Progress reports Brian Roland Lambert and Christopher James Wayne were sentenced to eight months and five months, respectively, on trespassing […]
Wason Center: 50% believe Trump campaigners colluded with Russia
From Press Release: Energized by backlash to President Trump, Virginia Democrats head into the 2018 midterm elections with significant advantages, according to a new voter survey by the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University. “The question is no longer whether there is a Blue Wave coming, but rather, how high the storm […]
Lynchburg: Avoid driving through standing water
From News Release: Due to the recent rain in Lynchburg and more in the forecast, residents are being strongly advised to avoid driving through standing water and to exercise caution when driving on low lying roads. Additionally, do not go around or remove barricades, and avoid flooded spaces in the City parks and other areas. […]
Historic Albemarle inn searched for paranormal activity
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Despite being a believer in the paranormal since childhood, Terry Petrovits, owner and manager of the Silver Thatch Inn in Albemarle County, has never encountered a spirit. However, over the nearly 20 years she has managed the inn, Petrovits has heard more than her share of ghost stories from guests.
Perriello launches new PAC to help Democrats
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Former gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello is starting a new political action committee he says will help a new generation of progressive leaders. Perriello said Thursday the New Virginia Way PAC’s first project will be to re-elect freshman Democratic state House members. Democrats harnessed voter antipathy of President Donald Trump to make […]