Jason Freund
Multimedia Journalist at WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA)
MMJ with WSLS10. SDSU Alum. Formerly with the Daily Aztec, KWES. Defender of the Star Wars Prequels
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4 days ago |
wsls.com | Jason Freund
Published: June 23, 2025 at 11:27 PMTags: Lynchburg, Lynchburg City CouncilMonday evening’s public hearing at the Lynchburg City Hall was supposed to discuss a proposed increase in real property taxes. Instead, it ended minutes after it began as Ward 4 City Councilman Chris Faraldi moved to adjourn just minutes after it began. City Councilwoman at-large Stephanie Reed seconded the motion and - with one swing of a gavel - the meeting ended. Those who came to the meeting demanded answers.
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4 days ago |
wsls.com | Jason Freund
Published: June 23, 2025 at 3:06 PMTags: Lynchburg City Council, Special meeting, Real Estate Tax, Car TaxSign up for our NewslettersPublished: June 23, 2025 at 3:06 PMTags: Lynchburg City Council, Special meeting, Real Estate Tax, Car Tax (City of Lynchburg)LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg City Council will be holding a Special Called City Council Meeting today to discuss two different ordinances. The first ordinance will be discussing the real estate tax rate.
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5 days ago |
wsls.com | Jason Freund
With the temperature continuing to rise as the calendar flips over to the summer months, many in the Southwest Virginia area may be looking to keep themselves cool while saving some money. According to Ashley Workman, a spokesperson from Appalachian Power, one of the best ways to save money is to know which appliances you are using and when you are using them. “Avoid using heat-producing appliances like ovens or dryers during the hottest parts of the day,” Workman said.
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5 days ago |
wsls.com | Jason Freund
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Bedford YMCA honored the legacy and trailblazing nature of Judge Phillip Wallace by christening the Wallace Early Learning Center in his honor. His fellow board members spoke about him during the ceremony, while a reception was held in the Early Learning Center. “He will often say to people that listen to him that I am the face of the [YMCA],” Bedford Area Family YMCA CEO Mary Jo Boone said.
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1 week ago |
wsls.com | Jason Freund
Published: June 17, 2025 at 3:48 PMTags: Roanoke County Public Schools, k-2, grading scale, repot card, progress report, Roanoke CountySign up for our NewslettersPublished: June 17, 2025 at 3:48 PMTags: Roanoke County Public Schools, k-2, grading scale, repot card, progress report, Roanoke County Roanoke County SchoolsROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – The Roanoke County Public School Board will discuss grading policies for K-2 students at today’s school board meeting.
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