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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#64262

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#12234

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Rappahannock River

2 days ago | wset.com | Ida Domingo

7News Drone goes over the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, Virginia in Sept. 2023. (Mike Rudd/7News)
Virginia's Rappahannock River ranks sixth among America's most endangered rivers of 2025

2 days ago | wset.com | Ida Domingo

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (7News) — The Rappahannock River has been named one of America’s most endangered rivers of 2025. American Rivers ranked the Virginia river number six on the list, citing dropping groundwater levels, rising demand, and a lack of water supply planning. Environmental experts said extreme weather, drought, and growing industries are putting too much strain on the river. 7News Drone goes over the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, Virginia in Sept. 2023.
Qdoba in Lynchburg holds grand opening by giving first 100 people free entrees for a year

3 days ago | wset.com | Jacob Hunziker

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — About a dozen people camped out overnight in the Hill City to get free entrees for a year at the new Qdoba. About a dozen people camped outside of Qdoba in Lynchburg for the grand opening so they could win free entrees for a year, taken on April 21st, 2025. (Credit: Jacob Hunziker, WSET)The first 100 in the door would be awarded that great prize.
Havana Phil's strikes a match with new Danville location, offering wide range of cigars

6 days ago | wset.com | Sarah Weitzman

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:40:23 GMT (1745026823887)Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common)69c80f1ee7655405ad92e63c4577173aeef8f823Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. Havana Phil's strikes a match with new Danville location, offering wide range of cigarsSarah Weitzman/WSET
'Year of Restoration:' God's Pit Crew to build 25 homes in 2025, continue disaster relief

6 days ago | wset.com | Cherisse Hoffman |Sarah Weitzman

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — God's Pit Crew has announced its commitment to build 25 homes across the country in 2025, marking 2025 as the "Year of Restoration." This initiative follows the organization's designation of 2024 as "The Year of Storms."Snapper and Stephanie Webb are among the 25 families set to receive a new home from God's Pit Crew. Their previous home in Hartford, Tennessee, was destroyed when Hurricane Helene struck.
The Root of Workplace Financial Wellness with Freedom First

6 days ago | wset.com | Kaci Latimore

LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — Freedom First wants you to know that financial wellness isn't just a personal thing; it can apply to your job, too! We are learning how employers can foster a smart financial relationship with their employees for Financial Friday!
Local library faces looming DOGE funding cuts threatening essential online services

1 week ago | wset.com | Sarah Weitzman

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A library on the southside is facing potential funding cuts that could significantly impact its online services, and without federal funding, it will be forced to cover the costs itself. Libraries in the Commonwealth offer more than just books; they provide essential online services for job research, homework assistance, and staff training. The Institute for Museum and Library Services, a federal agency, currently funds these services at a cost of $1.6 million.
How God's Pit Crew uses blessing buckets to spread hope and healing in disaster zones

1 week ago | wset.com | Cherisse Hoffman

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — When disaster strikes and people lose everything, it's often the small things that are overlooked. God's Pit Crew, a nonprofit organization in Danville, is committed to providing hope, healing, and restoration to those affected by disasters. One of their key initiatives is the creation of "blessing buckets," which aim to ease the burden on those in need.
Virginia department of aviation inspires young students with hands-on airplane experience

1 week ago | wset.com | Sarah Weitzman

HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Students at Sinai Elementary School had an exciting day as they welcomed a special visitor from the sky, part of an educational initiative by the Virginia Department of Aviation. The program aims to inspire the next generation of pilots by providing a hands-on learning experience with a real airplane. For many students, it was their first time seeing an actual airplane.
'It was crazy': Bedford woman describes moment when a bear showed up at her window

1 week ago | wset.com | Jacob Hunziker

A wild interaction happened overnight for a woman in Bedford County. Madison Dalton was having a normal Wednesday night, making cookies in her Bedford County home. Then she heard loud noises outside. Just a couple of minutes later, a bear was staring at her through the window. Athena is Dalton's normally calm German Shepherd, but not so much on Wednesday night. "I hear this loud crash. I see Athena lying in the living room.