20+ hour, 21+ min ago   (255+ words) FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A driver faces a reckless driving charge after a crash involving two trucks killed both truck drivers and caused oxygen tanks to explode Thursday evening. Virginia State Police identified the drivers who died as Russell R. Haskins,…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago   (594+ words) Danville, VA (WSET/Averett University) — Averett University football utilized a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a record-setting 73-yard scoring run from sophomore quarterback Brandon Saunders, to pull away for a 41-34 victory over Southern Virginia University on Saturday evening at Knight…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (346+ words) CHATHAM, Va. (WSET) — Ongoing drought conditions are prompting water conservation efforts in Chatham after town officials declared a drought warning Wednesday. The warning was issued by Town Manager William Wiebking after lower water levels were confirmed at Cherrystone and Roaring…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (219+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The city of Lynchburg announced on Thursday that the Lynchburg Water Resources will begin providing additional water to Campbell County because of drought conditions. The additional supply will serve the Wards Road and Timberlake Road areas of…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (347+ words) CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A major power project is facing growing opposition from leaders in Campbell County. The proposed Valley Link line could change the landscape for property owners along the 100-mile proposed path. Right now, there are three proposed…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (156+ words) An 18-year-old wanted for an indecent exposure incident in Campbell County, who was later arrested in New York City, allegedly committing a similar act, has now been extradited back to Virginia. The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office said Eli Lemuel Howard…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (168+ words) CHATHAM, Va. (WSET) — The town of Chatham has issued a Stage 2 Water Emergency declaration effective immediately because of the ongoing drought conditions. The decision was made based on recent water measurements from its reservoirs at Cherrystone Lake and Roaring Fork…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (176+ words) (WSET) — Fall foliage season is bringing new ways to see Virginia’s mountains by rail, with scenic excursions departing from Rockbridge County during the first four weekends in October. The trips will run Friday through Sunday, leaving from Goshen, Virginia. Steve…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (485+ words) AMHERST, Va. (WSET) — The Town of Amherst is seeing some improvement in its water levels after nearly two weeks of mandatory water conservation measures, but officials say residents still need to conserve water as drought conditions continue. Town Manager Sara…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (510+ words) Danville, VA (WSET/Averett University) — Averett University football grinded through a season-opening battle in the first game in the Matt Quinn era on Saturday night at Daly Field Frank R. Campbell Stadium; but the visiting North Carolina Wesleyan Battling Bishops…...