Disturbing allegations have surfaced involving a former staff member at Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center (EELC) in Lynchburg. Georgia Brown has been arrested and charged with assault and battery after being accused of roughly handling multiple children at the daycare.

Bundle up! Its Cold Out There!

Stay informed with the latest weather forecast for Southwest and Central Virginia. Snow showers and cold temperatures are on the horizon.

The U.S. has ended its latest legal battle against the company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic shipwreck.

Sunny skies with warmer temperatures!

The Virginia Department of Education wants to hear from you on its suggested guidance to help local schools create effective action plans for school-connected overdose and timely parental notification.

Lawmakers are back in Richmond on Monday, and they are eager to tackle issues from education, taxes and electric rates.

A boil advisory has been lifted in Virginia’s capital city after approximately 230,000 residents went about four days without safe drinking water amid a winter storm.

Sunny skies with warmer temperatures!

With a ban on TikTok in the United States looming, Virginia Senator Mark Warner offered a statement on the possibility of users losing access to the social media service.

Healthcare costs are rising across the commonwealth, and pharmacies are closing. It’s an issue that some Virginia legislators are hoping to address.

Get ready for snowfall in Southwest and Central Virginia as a fast-moving storm system approaches. Find out more about the forecast and expected conditions.

A man was sentenced to 254 months in federal prison following the sexual exploitation of at least six minors, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia said.

The recent winter storm brought freezing temperatures, ice, and snow, leading to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth. Virginia State Police are urging drivers to plan ahead as another storm looms this weekend.

Slick conditions aren’t the only risk on the road. Snow and ice left on the roofs of cars can also cause significant damage.

Virginia’s three special elections this week garnered national attention as Democrats protected their slim statehouse majority by winning two left-leaning districts.

More Snow Later This Week

The Virginia General Assembly’s legislative session will start this month.

Virginia’s state Capitol and General Assembly buildings are going to be closed Wednesday, effectively postponing lawmakers’ first working day of the legislative session nearly two days after a winter storm shut down Richmond’s water system.

Mike Hollins honors those who used perseverance, dedication and determination to overcome a life-altering situation and become role models, giving hope and inspiration to others.

A former Martinsville doctor was convicted on 467 federal charges of drug distribution, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Virginia.

Tracking another chance for winter weather

A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U.S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast on Monday, prompting schools and government offices in several states to close.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is advising motorists not to travel in parts of Virginia on Sunday afternoon into Monday.

A former Henrico County NICU nurse accused of intentionally hurting and abusing three premature babies has been denied bond, NBC 12 reports.

Most of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional, state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025.

A Wintry Mix Is Moving In - Who will see snow?

Winter is here and it isn't letting up!

As New Year’s Eve celebrations reach their peak, one local towing company is stepping in to prevent alcohol-related traffic accidents. Bee Line Towing in Lynchburg is offering free rides home and towing services to those who may have had too much to drink, aiming to keep the roads safe. All you have to do is call their number at 434-239-5386.

There is a team effort underway to get to the bottom of what - or who - is causing harm to premature babies at the hospital.

The City of Roanoke is set to begin construction on Virginia’s first in-river whitewater park in 2025!

Many Virginians may be spending the first day of the new year hiking!

The minimum wage in our Commonwealth is set to increase at the start of the new year.

The Danville Area Humane Society is tending to eight puppies that were found inside and around a dumpster in Gretna, VA on Monday.

Santa Comes To Town Tonight!

A suspect who was wanted for first-degree murder was found dead in Carroll County Monday.

Santa’s sleigh is cleared to enter Virginia on Dec. 24, thanks to an entry permit for his reindeer. Dr. Charlie Broaddus, state veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have approved Santa’s reindeer to deliver presents across the state.

A White Christmas?

Christmas Eve & Day Forecast!

With Christmas fast approaching, The Salvation Army in Covington, Virginia, is urging the community to help meet its annual fundraising goal for the Red Kettle Campaign.

David Bowers (R) is projected to win Roanoke’s mayoral race, defeating Joe Cobb (D) and Stephanie Moon Reynolds (I).

Rain & Snow Is On The Way!

The Lynchburg Police Department needs your help in a stolen vehicle case.

Cold Air Closes Out The Week

Nearly 20 people are facing charges stemming from an investigation of an elder abuse complaint made at a Virginia nursing home back in October.

PJ Haggety scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half

Some good news for Radford residents looking for a new internet provider.

We are tracking another mild day that brings above-average temperatures on Wednesday afternoon.

This month, Carilion marked 119 lives saved across the country through organ donations.

Soupy conditions this morning!

Virginia will soon be gaining a new State Park. People turned out to speak at a public information meeting on the future of Mayo River State Park Monday.

Supporting healthcare education across the Commonwealth. That’s the purpose of a $50,000 grant given to community colleges in Virginia.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a new budget proposal aimed at exempting service tips from Virginia’s state income tax.

Keep the umbrella close by the next few days.

“I’m just really looking forward to getting adopted by a family.”

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a statement regarding the mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in the Commonwealth.

Vikings defeated the Knights 80-66 behind 27 points from Cy Hardy.

A man was arrested following a sex trafficking investigation conducted by the Lynchburg Police Department and the Virginia State Police, LPD said.

Plans This Weekend? Here's The Forecast!

Clear skies, cold air, and gusty winds are here to close out the week.

We are tracking the chances for a white Christmas

Chilling winds move in after the rain

A cold front moves in and brings some changes for the rest of the week.

Excitement is in the air as the YMCA at Tanglewood prepares to officially open bright and early Tuesday at 5 a.m.

Excitement is in the air as the YMCA at Tanglewood prepares to officially open bright and early Tuesday at 5 a.m.

Geologists in Virginia are studying landslides caused by Hurricane Helene to better prepare for next time and aid in recovery efforts.

Rain comes and goes for a few days

Marie wants what every kid does -- stability, love and someone to lean on.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man following a fatal shooting that took place in Franklin County early on Saturday morning.

Liberty Christian's Gideon Davidson named Gatorade's Virginia Football Player of the Year

"It's a great group of kids they come in and work every day and you know they've been on a mission," said coach James.

Stay updated with the weather changes in Southwest and Central Virginia as a clipper system approaches, bringing cold temperatures and potential snow showers.

Of the Hokies newcomers, 12 of them are Commonwealth natives.

Snow Showers Possible Tonight! Cold Air & Winds To Follow

Seven people were killed on Virginia’s roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday this year, marking a decrease from previous years, according to preliminary data.

Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Aeneas Peebles and Jonas Sanker all garner first-team honors.

Cold, dry, sunny and blustery conditions continue Tuesday as cold air relentlessly funnels into the region.

If you’re looking to bring holiday cheer to children in need, there will be several donation sites across Virginia for Toys for Tots.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Virginia’s Executive Mansion.

Police in Virginia say a man has been charged with murder more than four months after his wife disappeared.

Close to 500 schools and nearly 100 school divisions across the Commonwealth have been awarded $12 million in school security equipment grants, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

Bundle Up! Arctic Air Is Here To Stay

“Belonging to me probably looks like being able to settle down in one place, being able to feel comfortable.”

Another Cold Blast To Kick-off December

Hokies offense too much for the Cavaliers defense in the 20 point win.

17-year-old Kay loves science, playing basketball and cooking with family

Arctic Air Moves In This Weekend

A teen who has expressed that he wants nothing more than “a family to go home to.”

Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa’s arrival.

Rain Pushing Out This Morning, Clearing For Turkey Time

A cold and rainy Thanksgiving

The SW Virginia power giant says solar panel owners earn too much credit for their excess electricity, which unfairly shifts costs onto other customers.

Windy Conditions Return

He is eager to be involved with a family who is active and busy.

SMU clinches spot in ACC title game, beats Virginia 33-7

Kevin Jennings threw for a career-high 323 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 13 SMU clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by routing Virginia 33-7.

Michael describes his ideal family as one that enjoys being outside and doing projects.

Big Weather Changes Are On The Way

The 12-year-old has a contagious laugh and loves to sing.

A Federal Grand Jury has indicted the former acting Director of Lynchburg Community Corrections and one of the men she was supervising.