WSET-TV (Lynchburg, VA)

WSET is a television station located in Virginia and is affiliated with ABC. It is owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, one of the largest and most varied television broadcasting companies in the United States. Sinclair currently owns and manages 163 television stations across 77 markets, pending ongoing transactions. Their network covers about 38.7% of television households in the U.S. and includes affiliates for major networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Report: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom call off engagement after 7 years together

2 days ago | wset.com | Kevin Zelman |Courtney Tezeno

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have ended their nearly decade long relationship according to sources from Us Weekly. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom attend the LA premiere of Amazon's "Carnival Row" in 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Credit: Phillip Faraone/Getty)Rumors have been swirling for months around the couple. “Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable. It’s not contentious at the moment.
Officials in Salem warns the public about text message scam

3 days ago | wset.com | Kaylee Shipley

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The Toasted Yolk

4 days ago | wset.com | Kaylee Shipley

The Toasted Yolk opened its newest location on Riverside Drive with a ribbon-cutting on Monday. (Credit: River City TV)
Day 2 of murder trial for Justin Sales to begin in Amherst County

4 days ago | wset.com | Kaylee Shipley

Tue, June 24th 2025 at 7:47 AMUpdated Tue, June 24th 2025 at 7:53 AMFILE PHOTO- The murder trial of Justin Sales began, almost exactly 6 years after the tragic death of 92-year-old Doris Puleio and the shooting of her then 74-year-old daughter, Trudy Goetz. (WSET)AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A murder trial in Amherst County for Justin Sales is continuing into day two on Tuesday. Justin Sales is accused of shooting and killing 92-year-old Doris Puleio in 2019 and injuring her daughter, Trudy Getz.
91-year-old dies after crash in Amherst County, VSP says

4 days ago | wset.com | Kaylee Shipley

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police said they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday. VSP said this happened at 2:30 p.m. on Amelon Expressway (Route 130) at the intersection with the northbound Route 29 bypass exit ramp in Amherst County. According to VSP, a 2017 Nissan Rogue was heading eastbound on Amelon Expressway when it was hit by a 2024 Lexus RX that failed to yield at a stop sign. The Rogue then went off the left side of the expressway and into a treeline.
58-year-old died after crash in Henry County: VSP

4 days ago | wset.com | Kaylee Shipley

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police (VSP) said they are investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. According to VSP, the crash occurred on June 18 at 8:20 p.m., on A.L. Philpott Highway, just east of G.W. Drive in Henry County. VSP said a 2018 Acura MDX made a left turn out of the crossover traveling east on A.L. Philpott Highway and was hit in the rear by a 2011 Honda CBR 1000RR, which was also traveling east while exceeding the speed limit.
LIVE: Day 1 of murder trial for Justin Sales begins in Amherst County

4 days ago | wset.com | Kaylee Shipley

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Six years after being charged with the murder of an Amherst County woman, Justin Sales will finally stand trial. He's accused of murdering a 92-year-old woman and injuring her daughter. The trial of Justin Sales has been a long time coming. The family tells ABC13 they are ready to see this come to an end. Sales is accused of shooting and killing 92-year-old Doris Puleio and injuring her daughter Trudy Getz.
Average gasoline prices in Virginia have risen in the last week: GasBuddy

4 days ago | wset.com | Kaylee Shipley

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Emilia Doran pulls away for 2025 Donna Andrews Invitational title at Boonsboro

5 days ago | wset.com | Dave Walls

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Consistent golf is something very few golfers at the 2025 Donna Andrews Invitational tournament at Boonsboro C.C. were able to maintain over three days. By the back-nine, however, there was little doubt towards the final result. Wake Forest alum Emilia Doran claimed the crown, finishing the three-day tournament with a whopping six-stroke win. (-6). Doran was the only golfer to finish under par for the tournament, and also put forth three under par rounds.
2 injured after single-engine plane crashes in Fredericksburg, Va. shortly after takeoff

1 week ago | wset.com | Winston Rogers

Sat, June 21st 2025 at 10:32 PMA single-engine plane crashed in Fredericksburg, Va., on June 20, 2025. Two people received minor injuries. (Virginia State Police)SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Two people were hurt after crash-landing into a Spotsylvania County field shortly after taking off from a nearby airport, according to Virginia State Police. The two were in a TL Ultralight Stingsport plane that took off from Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg when it suffered engine trouble.