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WSET ABC 13 covers news, sports and weather in the Heart of Virginia: Lynchburg, Danville and Roanoke and nearby communities including Amherst, Lexington, Cave Spring, Blacksburg, Martinsville, Farmville, North Shore, Glasgow, Altavista, Gretna, Chatham, Blairs, Bassett, Rocky Mt, Penhook, Moneta and Buena Vista
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Virginia Tech welcomes new students as campus activities, football season get underway
2+ week, 5+ day ago (532+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — About 7,000 new students are joining the Virginia Tech community as the university begins a new academic year. University leaders say they are expecting a strong first-year class and plenty of opportunities for students to get involved on…...
Virginia bill to create paid leave program awaits action from Gov. Spanberger
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (376+ words) Va. (WSET) — A bill that would create a statewide paid family and medical leave program in Virginia is awaiting action from Gov. Abigail Spanberger, setting up a debate over worker protections and potential costs for businesses. The proposal would require…...
5 Virginia tickets won $50,000 in the Powerball drawing, Virginia Lottery says
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (178+ words) (WSET) — According to the Virginia Lottery, more than 87,000 tickets bought in Virginia won prizes in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. The Virginia Lottery said that it includes five tickets that each won $50,000. Since no ticket in Virginia or anywhere else matched all…...
Virginia prosecutor resigns amid Trump push for charges against New York AG Letitia James
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (405+ words) U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who has been in involved in a mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, is stepping down from his position. The news comes a day after ABC News reported that President Donald Trump would…...