The primary reason behind it was to protect the general public by reducing the number of crimes committed by kids under the age of 18.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg family is going through hard times after a scammer stole over $1,000 of her EBT benefits. "I thought it was just a delay, and when I called, it was completely ...

Leaving behind the fast-paced life of California, one Lynchburg resident says she found peace in the blue hills of Virginia.If you asked Maria Allyza Afable, who goes by Allyza, she’d tell you-this was likely the biggest trip of her life.

The highs will hit the mid-30s, with a light breeze out of the southwest during the afternoon. A few flakes may fall over the mountains thanks to a warm front and approaching low late in the day. Our overnight lows will be much milder for the rest of the week, and tonight we'll only fall to the upper teens.

The Spartans hit a school-record 18 three-pointers to go with seven players in double figures led by guard Da'Brya Clark who had a career high 25 points.

Trump administration’s latest move to freeze payments on several federal programs sparked alarm among Virginia Democrats, who are questioning how the halt might impact critical funding.

Coach Dave Macedo’s 501st career victory for the Marlins (13-3, 6-1 Old Dominion Athletic Conference) featured 14 VWU players scoring and just seven turnovers by his team.

Lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program at eight Virginia schools to transform school discipline by replacing punishment-first approaches with restorative practices aimed at racial disparities and supporting students.

In September 2024, a Lynchburg veteran killed his girlfriend and another man before dying by suicide and leaving two 6-year-old children.

Former passengers say Ian Epstein was an incredibly special and memorable flight attendant. Following the announcement of his death, Channel 9 has heard from viewers across the country with stories about how Ian made their flight special.

A new opera celebrating the landmark court case that legalized interracial marriage in the United States will premiere in Virginia in the spring. 8News spoke with its composer to learn more about

LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET)-- — Local leaders want to make it safer for you when you get behind the wheel. On Friday they gathered for the Central Virginia Transportation Safety Summit to discuss a number of issues from speeding to distracted driving and pedestrian safety.