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Driver charged, 2 victims identified in explosive I-81 crash in Virginia
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (255+ words) FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A driver faces a reckless driving charge after a crash involving two trucks killed both truck drivers and caused oxygen tanks to explode Thursday evening. Virginia State Police identified the drivers who died as Russell R. Haskins,…...
Take a look: What new Virginia food allergy rules mean for restaurants and food trucks
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (373+ words) Va. (WSET) — Restaurants across Virginia are adapting after updated food regulations took effect Thursday, requiring food establishments to disclose major allergens in packaged and unpackaged food. The change adds sesame as the ninth major food allergen alongside milk, eggs, fish,…...
Rubio ends South America tour in Peru, touting cooperation on narcoterrorism fight
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (547+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. LIMA, Peru (TNND) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Peru on Thursday as he wrapped up his South America tour promoting the Trump…...
After 25-year wait, Bedford Co. Sheriff's Office begins 15,000-square-foot expansion
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (294+ words) BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — After 25 years of waiting, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is breaking ground on a 15,000-square-foot expansion. The project is designed to bring the department’s operations under two roofs. The sheriff’s office has been working out of…...
Fall foliage train excursions return to Virginia mountains from Goshen in October
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (176+ words) (WSET) — Fall foliage season is bringing new ways to see Virginia’s mountains by rail, with scenic excursions departing from Rockbridge County during the first four weekends in October. The trips will run Friday through Sunday, leaving from Goshen, Virginia. Steve…...
Lynchburg officer won’t face charges after accidental gunshot during arrest
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (252+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg police officer will not face criminal charges after prosecutors determined he accidentally fired his gun while chasing a man during a July arrest. Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany Harrison said Officer Tayler Larmie’s actions lacked the criminal…...
Critically missing adult alert issued for Bedford woman
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (74+ words) BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police have issued a critically missing adult alert on behalf of the Bedford Police Department. Lyvetta Garystein Coyle, 39, of Bedford, was last seen on Sept. 4 at her home on Blue Ridge Avenue. SEE ALSO: Missing…...
93-year-old Florida woman wakes to stranger standing at foot of her bed
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (25+ words) WSET 93-year-old Florida woman wakes to stranger standing at foot of her bed...
Bedford County begins planning for recreational marijuana businesses ahead of 2027 sales
1+ week, 4+ day ago (481+ words) BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Recreational marijuana sales are expected to begin in Virginia next summer, and Bedford County leaders are already working to determine what that could mean for businesses in the county. Under a new state law, regulated recreational…...
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish caucus over remarks
1+ week, 5+ day ago (24+ words) WSET Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish caucus over past remarks...