a 15-year-old has been taken into custody and charged after he made a bomb threat to Heritage High School in Lynchburg, according to LPD.

The Lynchburg Police Department is currently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old boy.

A series of school threats across Southwest Virginia put districts on high alert.

Heritage High School was placed on a hold status while Lynchburg Police investigated the scene after suspicious writings and threats were discovered on a bathroom wall on Thursday morning, the department said.

Heritage High School dismissed students early at 1:45 p.m. due to a reported written threat, according to school officials.

Burt Torrence spent the past three seasons leading the Red Devils football program.

Northside's Simone Hamlar went back-to-back in the Class 3 girls 400 meter dash.

Lynchburg community leaders held a press conference Monday to pray for change after a Heritage High School student was sent to the hospital during a fight.

Turning a new page for the Lynchburg community. Heritage High School carpentry students built, painted, and installed the free library.

10 News has received a statement from the superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools after the fight at Heritage High School that sent one teen to the hospital Monday.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating after three teens got into a fight at Heritage High School on Monday.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating after a bomb threat was made toward Heritage High School on Monday.

Meeks confirmed with 10 Sports he informed the school of his decision earlier this season.

A lockdown at Lynchburg's Heritage High School has been lifted.

Lynchburg City Schools offer a variety of career and technical education classes.

Those in the Hill City looking for a career opportunity in education should mark their calendars for upcoming hiring events.

"We're best friends we never fight. Everyone always asks but we always boost each other."

Jabari Blake recently transferred to Virginia State while younger brother Jahee is set to take his talents to Tennessee State.

Charles Johnson, the former Colorado receiver who won a Super Bowl title with New England in a nine-year NFL career, has died.

But now the former 1st and 10 Player of the Year is ready to step back in the orange and blue for Virginia State.

Alaysia Oakes of Heritage added to her illustrious high school career with state gold in the VHSL Class 3 100-meter dash.

Lynchburg City Schools announced its Teacher of the Year Tuesday -- and the winner is from Heritage High School!

Court records say surveillance footage from a Virginia high school shows a student opening fire in a hallway after a teacher broke up his fight with one of the shooting victims

Police in Virginia say they've charged a 15-year-old boy in a shooting that wounded two fellow students at their high school.

Two people were wounded in a shooting at a Virginia high school Monday afternoon, police said.

Police say two students have been wounded in a shooting at a Virginia high school and a suspect is in custody.

The Pioneers signing class from Wednesday included three football players from Brad Bradley's program.

The two signal callers each earned Player of the Week honors during the 2020 season that was played this past spring.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Lynchburg school officials will hold a community meeting on Tuesday night to share updates, address safety concerns and "have a conversation" about a recent school shooting threat that circulated throughout the community. Police found no evidence that there was any threat to Lynchburg city schools, and they provided enhanced security at both Lynchburg city high schools on Tuesday. Glass High School had 863 absences and Heritage High School had 128 absences. Glass High School on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the civic auditorium. Lynchburg school officials shared information about the meeting with parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff.

Now Elijah "Lala" Davis is leaving his mark on the field at the college ranks with Old Dominion University. The redshirt freshman made his first career start in 2018 when the Monarchs welcomed Virginia Tech to Norfolk. After getting more than 30 carries last year, Davis is poised to be the Monarchs' leading rusher. Davis said afterward he's thankful for the opportunity ODU has given him to be able to play at the next level and looks forward to meeting his goals. Davis rushed for 6,690 career yards, a state-record 3,670 in his senior year, with Heritage.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - In September, you will see a video with some Lynchburg City School students on social media platforms. Lynchburg City Schools is kicking off a new campaign to remind parents and students about the importance of attendance. Right now, you can find the "Don't Sleep on School" posters at River Ride Mall and soon city buses and buildings. Last year, Lynchburg City Schools had about 8,200 students enrolled and nearly 1,300 students missed 18 days or more. "It doesn't sound like a lot to a parent, 'My child just missed two days of school a month.'

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Monday marks the beginning of the trial for a high school teacher charged with a child sex crime. Lynchburg police say Kelly Bryant was arrested in February for taking indecent liberties with a former student at Heritage High School in April 2009. Bryant coached volleyball for 18 years before retiring from that role in 2017, according to her Facebook page. School leaders said they were not aware of the incident. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.