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1 week ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
A nonprofit is now investigating Roanoke County Public Schools and Mountain View Elementary School after a recent suicide. Autumn Bushman was just 10 years old when she passed away less than a month ago. The LIFE Foundation, a nonprofit based out of Montana, said they are launching an independent review of bullying policies and students' mental health care. The president of the foundation, Kim Leathers, said it is heartbreaking to see this happening all over the country.
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1 week ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
A man in Buena Vista is claiming he was wrongfully charged with conducting an illegal gambling enterprise at his wife's restaurant. He said the charges all stem from hosting bingo at the 501 Roadhouse. The Buena Vista Police Department charged Brian Rowsey with three counts of conducting an illegal gambling enterprise. Now, Rowsey is asking them to drop the charges, because he said they were just playing bingo. "Just because I said come and eat and play bingo. That's not a felony.
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1 week ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
TOPICS:BombDrugsArrestMadison HeightsGlenn HensleyPossessionAuthoritiesVirginia State PoliceA man is in custody after authorities discovered drugs and a bomb at his residence on Saturday night, according to the Amherst County Sheriff's Office. Glenn Hensley, 38, has been charged with possession of a bomb and drug possession.
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1 week ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
(WSET) — Gas prices are showing a decline compared to last year, with crude oil prices reaching some of the lowest levels seen in the past three to four years, according to Morgan Dean, a spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic. Dean explained that the uncertainty in Washington is causing investors to hold back, impacting crude oil prices. He also noted a potential increase in crude oil supply, which could be contributing to the current price trends.
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1 week ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — A judge has sentenced Donnie Evans, one of the men charged with vandalizing the Longwood Cemetery in Bedford, to one and a half years in prison. The incident, which occurred in October 2023, resulted in over 40 tombstones being damaged or knocked over, according to investigators and cemetery staff.
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1 week ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. (WSET) — An Amherst County man, previously charged with shooting at officers, has now been indicted on a second-degree murder charge. In September, police visited the home of Thomas Ericson for a welfare check. Upon arrival, officers found that Ericson had barricaded himself inside his home. Authorities reported that Ericson was armed and began shooting at deputies. Fortunately, no deputies were injured during the incident.
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1 week ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
(WSET) — The trade war between the United States and China is intensifying as China imposes a 125 percent tariff on goods entering the U.S. in retaliation for President Trump's 145 percent tariff on Chinese products. This escalation is part of President Trump's ongoing trade strategy, which he claims will reset global trade in America's favor. Local economic experts warn that the tariffs could significantly increase the cost of consumer goods.
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2 weeks ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
Employees in Centra's Psychiatric and Behavioral Health unit are concerned about what their future holds. Centra and a company out of Tennessee called Lifepoint have joined together to create a new facility. Employees said they worry about the safety of patients and employees at the new facility, which is set to open along Simons Run in Lynchburg in the first quarter of 2026.
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2 weeks ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
Lynchburg residents could face a significant increase in real estate taxes as the city council deliberates on the tax rate for the next two years. The decision is tied to the city's 2025 reassessment, which has seen the average assessed property value rise. According to the city assessor's office, the median single-family home value increased from $185,000 in 2023 to $219,000 in 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
wset.com | Alexia Stanbridge
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg woman who charged at police officers with knives twice in 5 months pleaded guilty today, according to the commonwealth attorney's office. Ashley Biggs Neeley pleaded guilty to 6 charges, including:Attempted malicious wounding of a law enforcement officerAssault and battery, escape without forceAssault against a law enforcement officerThe judge accepted Neeley’s guilty plea after the prosecution presented some of the evidence they had against her.
