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Lindsey Kennett

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Reporter and Multimedia Journalist at WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA)

Puppy mom 🐶| Runs on ☕️ | Anchor/Reporter for @wsls covering Southwest Virginia. Catch me anchoring weekend mornings 6-8am

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  • 2 days ago | wsls.com | Lindsey Kennett

    Published: May 12, 2025 at 9:42 PMTags: saint francis service dogs, barks n rec, fundraiserSign up for our NewslettersParticipants pledge to do their favorite activities—with or without their pets—to help raise $65K for service dog trainingPublished: May 12, 2025 at 9:42 PMTags: saint francis service dogs, barks n rec, fundraiserHOLLINS, Va. – A beloved community event is back with a fun twist, encouraging people to do what they love, all while helping others.

  • 1 week ago | wsls.com | Lindsey Kennett

    Published: May 6, 2025 at 8:04 PMUpdated: May 6, 2025 at 8:47 PMTags: lynchburg, investigation, police, Crime, Lynchburg PoliceSign up for our NewslettersPolice say the victim is 25 years oldPublished: May 6, 2025 at 8:04 PMUpdated: May 6, 2025 at 8:47 PMTags: lynchburg, investigation, police, Crime, Lynchburg PolicePolice Presence in Lynchburg (courtesy of Kipp Teague) (KT2025)8:15 p.m. UPDATE:Lynchburg Police say a 25-year-old man is dead.

  • 2 weeks ago | wsls.com | Lindsey Kennett

    New state-of-the-art facility aims to expand treatment options across Southwest VirginiaROANOKE, Va. – Construction is officially underway on the new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center, a $100 million project that leaders say will transform cancer care in Southwest Virginia. “We needed, we wanted a new place,” said Nancy Agee, Carilion Clinic’s CEO Emeritus. “All of us are touched by cancer.

  • 2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Lindsey Kennett

    Public forum follows suicide of bullied 10-year-old girl, sparking calls for statewide reform ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – A 10-year-old girl’s tragic death is putting a spotlight on bullying in Southwest Virginia. About 60 people gathered Tuesday night at the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount for a community forum focused on addressing bullying in schools. Families, educators, and students opened up about their experiences, calling for real change.

  • 2 weeks ago | wsls.com | Lindsey Kennett

    Public forum follows suicide of bullied 10-year-old girl, sparking calls for statewide reformROCKY MOUNT, Va. – A 10-year-old girl’s tragic death is putting a spotlight on bullying in Southwest Virginia. About 60 people gathered Tuesday night at the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount for a community forum focused on addressing bullying in schools. Families, educators, and students opened up about their experiences, calling for real change.

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Lindsey Kennett
Lindsey Kennett @Lindsey_Kennett
29 Apr 25

Law enforcement are looking for 44-year-old Timothy Bryant near Morgans Mill Road in Bedford County. Bryant is the same suspect involved in a pursuit where Roanoke Police K-9 Knox tragically died on April 18. https://t.co/Jm4cErRCbn

Lindsey Kennett
Lindsey Kennett @Lindsey_Kennett
25 Apr 25

HUNDREDS of people responded to #RoanokeCounty Public Schools' #bullying policy survey. But now what? The district says it’s reviewing the responses and “identifying themes” — with "no current timeline" for action. 🔗https://t.co/Dcl659VmvD https://t.co/bxiOYMeyTm

Lindsey Kennett
Lindsey Kennett @Lindsey_Kennett
23 Apr 25

‘Nobody felt protected.’ A former Roanoke County teacher speaks out on ongoing bullying issues at Mountain View Elementary after the tragic death of 10-year-old Autumn Bushman. Story: https://t.co/AaEEVDtTIa