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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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Barrier-breaking history honored with new marker at Averett University
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (212+ words) DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A historic marker was unveiled Wednesday at Averett University, honoring a building that played a significant role in expanding educational opportunities for Black students in Danville. The small red Victorian carriage house opened in 1953 as part of…...
Randolph College starts new year with record enrollment and robust future plan
2+ week, 3+ day ago (306+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Energy and excitement are building at Randolph College as students prepare for the first day of class, with the school reporting record enrollment and continued financial momentum. President Sue Ott Rowlands said the college has added about…...
ABC13's Day of Giving: Help us get more books into the hands of children
2+ week, 5+ day ago (126+ words) (WSET) — ABC13 has teamed up with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to make sure all children have access to books. On our Day of Giving, we're encouraging you to donate to this amazing organization. It's part of our Community Counts program. The…...
'Opportunity to succeed': How you can help bring books to children in the ABC13 area
3+ week, 4+ day ago (315+ words) (WSET) — Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library as a tribute to her dad. "He was one of the wisest men I knew," Parton said. "But I knew in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from seeing all…...
Virginia Tech welcomes new students as campus activities, football season get underway
2+ week, 6+ day ago (532+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — About 7,000 new students are joining the Virginia Tech community as the university begins a new academic year. University leaders say they are expecting a strong first-year class and plenty of opportunities for students to get involved on…...
Federal judge grants temporary restraining order, blocking E.C. Glass student’s suspension
3+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A student returned to classes at E.C. Glass on Tuesday after a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against his suspension, clearing the way for him to go back to school. The restraining order was granted…...
New Standard of Learning scores show strong gains for Danville Public Schools
2+ week, 5+ day ago (254+ words) DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The Virginia Department of Education released its annual Standards of Learning report for the 2025-2026 school year, and it shows strong gains in student achievement for Danville Public Schools. District-wide, reading pass rates improved to 61%, an increase from…...
Nelson County SOL pass rates rise in math, reading and science, new scores show
2+ week, 3+ day ago (276+ words) NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — New Standards of Learning test scores from the 2025-2026 school year show students in Nelson County are improving across multiple subjects, with the division also outperforming statewide averages in math, reading and science. Over the past three…...
Martinsville students show major academic gains five years after pandemic
2+ week, 1+ day ago (456+ words) MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning, Martinsville City Public Schools students are showing significant academic gains, with math pass rates more than doubling since the 2020-21 school year. New Standards of Learning results released this week…...
Virginia Tech approves designs for veterinary teaching hospital expansion
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (203+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors has approved designs for an expansion and renovation of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s teaching hospital. The project will add and renovate about 52,000 square feet, creating more space for services including emergency…...