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WSET ABC 13 covers news, sports and weather in the Heart of Virginia: Lynchburg, Danville and Roanoke and nearby communities including Amherst, Lexington, Cave Spring, Blacksburg, Martinsville, Farmville, North Shore, Glasgow, Altavista, Gretna, Chatham, Blairs, Bassett, Rocky Mt, Penhook, Moneta and Buena Vista
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Russell Layne murder trial begins more than 9 years after wife's death
2+ week, 6+ day ago (143+ words) HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Jury selection began Monday morning in the trial of a Halifax County man accused of killing his wife more than nine years ago. Russell Layne is charged with first-degree murder. Emma Layne was last seen on…...
Arkansas wildfire surges to 2,000 acres, triggers evacuations
3+ week, 2+ day ago (177+ words) EL DORADO, Ark. (KATV) — A fast-growing Arkansas wildfire exploded from just 150 acres to roughly 2,000 acres Thursday, prompting voluntary evacuations in El Dorado and surrounding parts of Union County. The fire comes as dry conditions have increased wildfire dangers across Arkansas....
God’s Storehouse executive director Karen Harris to retire after 14 years
3+ week, 5+ day ago (168+ words) DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Karen Harris, the executive director of God’s Storehouse, will retire in January 2027 after 14 years of serving the Danville community. Harris will retire shortly after her 65th birthday, following more than a decade of leading Danville’s largest food pantry....