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Israeli military claims to find hostages’ bodies
The Israeli military said Friday its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack.
Dow closes above 40,000 for the first time in history. What does it mean for your 401(k)?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average just topped 40,000 for the first time in history. Time to break out the Champagne?
Madison Heights man drowns at Mill Creek Lake
A Madison Heights man drowned Thursday in Mill Creek Lake in northern Amherst County, the county sheriff's office said Friday.
Stock market today: Dow finishes above 40,000 to cap Wall Street’s latest winning week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished a day above the 40,000 level for the first time as U.S. stock indexes drifted around their record heights to close their latest winning week. The Dow rose 134 points, or 0.3%, Friday, a day after briefly topping the 40,000 levelfor the first time. T…
Lynchburg speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of May. 17, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Lynchburg News and Advance.
Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
"It was just a large number of plants for it to be anything accidental."
'We know she's a miracle': Patrick County graduate, family celebrate milestone 150 days after crash
150 days after suffering critical injuries in a car accident, Lauren Worley celebrated a big milestone on Friday when she graduated from Patrick County High School.
Images of destruction after hurricane-force winds strike Texas, killing 4
See the damage wrought by straight-line winds that hit southeast Texas and Louisiana on Thursday, killing 4 people. Nearly 1 million homes were without electricity.
Teacher arrested in Spotsylvania after suspected drugs found in her elementary school classroom
The teacher's husband was found in the school parking lot with a 2-year-old. He appeared to be under the influence of narcotics and required medical attention, an official said.
One killed in Appomattox crash
A single-vehicle crash on U.S. 460 in Appomattox County left one woman dead Friday morning, the Virginia State Police said.
Israeli army recovers bodies of three hostages taken to Gaza following October 7 attack
The bodies of three hostages snatched during Hamas' atrocious October 7 attack have been recovered by Israel Defence Forces in Gaza. Shani Louk, 23, Amit Buskila, 28, and Itzhak Gelerenter, 57, were identified as the three people killed at the Nova music festival.
NRA kicks off annual meeting as board considers successor to longtime leader Wayne LaPierre
The NRA kicked off its annual meeting Friday in downtown Dallas, gathering for the first time in decades without Wayne LaPierre at the helm.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's Home Displays Upside-Down American Flag After Election
An upside-down American flag, a symbol used by some Trump supporters who challenged the 2020 election results, was seen at Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home after the election. A photo published by The New York Times showed the inverted flag at Alito's Virginia home on January 17, 2…
Dow Reaching 40K? Don’t Necessarily Break Out the Champagne
The major indices reached all-time highs this week – but when it comes to that Dow Jones record, veteran CIO Kevin Mahn says, ‘I don’t even look at the Dow.’
Local News
Madison Heights man drowns at Mill Creek Lake
A Madison Heights man drowned Thursday in Mill Creek Lake in northern Amherst County, the county sheriff's office said Friday.
Lynchburg speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of May. 17, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Lynchburg News and Advance.
One killed in Appomattox crash
A single-vehicle crash on U.S. 460 in Appomattox County left one woman dead Friday morning, the Virginia State Police said.
Historical homes you can own in the Lynchburg area
Here are some Lynchburg homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
"It was just a large number of plants for it to be anything accidental."
'We know she's a miracle': Patrick County graduate, family celebrate milestone 150 days after crash
150 days after suffering critical injuries in a car accident, Lauren Worley celebrated a big milestone on Friday when she graduated from Patrick County High School.
Teacher arrested in Spotsylvania after suspected drugs found in her elementary school classroom
The teacher's husband was found in the school parking lot with a 2-year-old. He appeared to be under the influence of narcotics and required medical attention, an official said.
Youngkin creates task force to calm furor over veterans benefits
The governor's task force will address budget changes to a program that pays college tuition and fees for family of military service members killed or severely disabled on active duty.
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Crime
One killed in Appomattox crash
A single-vehicle crash on U.S. 460 in Appomattox County left one woman dead Friday morning, the Virginia State Police said.
Amherst sheriff's office conducts searches of county vape, tobacco shops
As a result of a two-month investigation, the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Virginia State Police Central Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force, executed search warrants on four tobacco and vape shops in Madison Heights.
Murder charge certified to grand jury in Lynchburg woman's homicide
A judge ruled Thursday to certify a murder charge against a Charlottesville man accused in a Lynchburg woman's fatal shooting.
Nelson County crash kills one
A Bedford man died in a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County on Friday morning, according to the Virginia State Police.
Politics
Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
"It was just a large number of plants for it to be anything accidental."
Youngkin creates task force to calm furor over veterans benefits
The governor's task force will address budget changes to a program that pays college tuition and fees for family of military service members killed or severely disabled on active duty.
Bedford County, Lynchburg partnering to host pro disc golf event in 2025
Tourism departments in Bedford County and the city of Lynchburg are partnering to host the 2025 Professional Disc Golf Association Pro/Am Tour Stop.
Virginia mail delivery not the worst, but still pretty bad
From October to December in 2023, Virginia’s on-time delivery rate for first-class mailwas at 66%— the worst in the country. It has improved to 77%.
