Lynchburg News

A group of professional actors performed at the Bank of the James Tuesday afternoon for Lynchburg's first 'Random Acts of Culture,' series.

Our ABC 13 Weather in-house computer model shows some areas getting an addition inch of rain, however computer models tend to underestimate rainfall rates in individual thunderstorms that develop, which is the concern Tuesday.

Film historian Ed Rampell details Hollywood's entangled relationship with the CIA and the Pentagon; HOUSES OF THE DEAD: Nancy Kurshan exposes the cruel human rights offenses taking place inside America's vast gulag of Control Unit Prisons; BROTHERHOOD OF SUMMER: David Macaray charts the history of the most powerful union in the US: the Baseball ... (more)

Many of these seasonal businesses use Facebook to spread the word, offering daily or weekly specials, photo contests, special events and discounts.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY in Lynchburg, Va., was founded by televangelist Jerry Falwell.

Only about 500 customers remain without power as of Monday morning, four days after storms knocked out power to 175,000 homes and businesses in Virginia.

The James River Batteau Festival is one of Lynchburg's unique events, taking visitors back in time to the days when the flat-bottom batteaux transported passengers and cargo down the James River .

Lynchburg, VA Power crews have worked around the clock to make progress in Lynchburg's power restoration after Thursday's storm.

Lynchburg, VA It was a perfect day for the first ever Riverside Runners' "Paws-A-Tively" Best Dog Walk Saturday.

Spending time together as a family is the top Father's Day activity for families in the U.S. and in many countries around the world.

LYNCHBURG, Va. &#8212 A photo that has gone viral recently captures a moment of peace in the frenzied minutes before a couple's marriage ceremony.

Appalachian crews were out working hard Friday to make sure those outage numbers come down.

St. Anthony's Church, 850 Arsenal St., is celebrating its centennial this year and it has a new stained-glass window for the milestone.

But one candid shot of a bride and groom shows how they successfully managed to steal a moment of peace amidst the fray of their big day.

Daniel L. Akin, president of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest , N.C. gives the convention sermon Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in Houston.

Lynchburg, VA Rumors about our area being hit by another derecho have been swirling all around network T.V. and online for days, but the ABC 13 Weather Team says we are not going to see a repeat of last June.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY in Lynchburg, Va., was founded by televangelist Jerry Falwell.

Construction on the Wards Road Bridge is set to begin this week and go until October 18. Crews will be working between the 2100 block and 2300 block of Wards Road, which is by the Candlers Mountain Road intersection.

Summer and water fun go together. A beach vacation, a day at the lake or a visit to the pool are great ways to cool down in the summer.

Amidst the recent controversy over Pentagon religious policy and the potential court-martialing of service members who share their faith, it is extremely important to understand the power of faith when faced with the unspeakable realities of war.