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Haley Pender

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Haley Pender

    Lynchburg Latin restaurant Delicias closes its doors (opens the original)

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    LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg restaurant that became a destination for Salvadoran food lovers has closed its doors. Owner Rudy Rubio opened Delicias Latin Restaurant on Waterlick Road in late 2024. It was his sixth restaurant in Lynchburg and the last of three Delicias locations in the area. The restaurant served Salvadoran food and offered dishes that can be difficult to find in the area, including pupusas. For some customers, the restaurant provided a taste of home. “I just feel like ’ca

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Haley Pender

    National Coffee Day brings deals, giveaways as coffee prices rise (opens the original)

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    LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Whether it’s an espresso, a macchiato or a latte, National Coffee Day is a chance for coffee lovers to celebrate their favorite cup. Local coffee shops marked the holiday with special drinks, deals and giveaways, including company-themed stickers for customers. But while customers were celebrating, the price of that daily caffeine fix has also been rising. Local coffee shops have raised menu prices by roughly 4% to 5% over the past year, with rising labor costs and other

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Haley Pender

    Rising gas prices force Lynchburg drivers to rethink local travel (opens the original)

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    LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Rising gas prices are forcing some Lynchburg drivers to rethink how often they get behind the wheel as uncertainty in global oil markets continues to affect fuel costs. The national average for regular unleaded gasoline is $4.47 a gallon, while the average price in Lynchburg is $4.21. For retirees and others living on fixed incomes, higher prices can make it harder to adjust monthly budgets. “I’m on a fixed income. I’m retired. So I do Social Security. So my paycheck ever

  4. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Haley Pender

    River’s Radiance mural brought to life, transforming space in Danville (opens the original)

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    DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A new mural in Danville is officially open to the public following a dedication ceremony Friday at Riverfront Park. “River’s Radiance,” created by muralist Jon Murrill, was celebrated during a ceremony attended by city leaders, community members and people who helped bring the project to life. Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones spoke about the mural’s featured subject, Bella, a young Black girl who modeled for Murrill. “When the artist chose Bella, this young African-American fem

  5. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Haley Pender

    Caesars Entertainment acquisition not expected to impact Danville casino (opens the original)

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    DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Caesars Entertainment shareholders have approved a $17.6 billion acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment, but local officials say the deal is not expected to change operations at Caesars Virginia in Danville. Shareholders approved the merger Sept. 22. Under the agreement, Fertitta Entertainment would acquire Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $17.6 billion, including about $11.9 billion in Caesars debt. The acquisition still needs to cle

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