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Rachel Tillapaugh

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Rachel Tillapaugh

    Out of Darkness Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 3 at Peaks View Park in Lynchburg (opens the original)

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    LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In 2024, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide. The Lynchburg community is coming together this weekend to show people they are not alone. The Out of Darkness Walk is meant to show support and hope for those who need it most. Whitney Wilder is a co-chair for the walk. She has a personal tie to it. "I survived my own suicide attempt 22 years ago," Wilder said. "Everyone here is very welcome and warm and very aware of how di

  2. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Rachel Tillapaugh

    Drought shrinks, sweetens apples at Gross Orchard as Bedford County harvest nears (opens the original)

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    BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — As the fall season gets into full swing, many families will be headed to apple orchards. Gross Orchard in Bedford County is gearing up for a busy season. Owner Ronnie Gross talked about the impact of the dry conditions. He said the drought is having a surprising impact on their apples. It's making them a bit smaller and sweeter. "We have about 50 acres of apples here at Gross's Orchard. We are dry and would like to see more rain," Gross said. Scott Baker with the Vir

  3. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Rachel Tillapaugh

    Celtic Festival being held at Wood Ridge Farm this weekend (opens the original)

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    NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — From kilts to competitions, everyone is getting excited for the Celtic Festival this weekend. This year's third event will be held at the Wood Ridge Farm in Nelson County. It is located at 165 Old Ridge Rd., in Lovingston. This weekend, over 80 people will be doing different highland game competitions, from caber toss to hammer throws. "We have a grand total of 85 athletes that will be coming out and competing across seven different classes. Then, we also have a stone

  4. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Rachel Tillapaugh

    Appalachian Power seeks input on 30-mile Opossum Creek-Smith Mountain line rebuild (opens the original)

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    LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Appalachian Power is asking the community to weigh in on a proposed 30-mile transmission line rebuild that would run from Opossum Creek in Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Lake. The proposed Opossum Creek–Smith Mountain Transmission Line Rebuild Project would rebuild all of the transmission lines in that area along this planned route. Jessica Lemons, an AEP spokesperson, said the project is aimed at improving service and supporting growth. “This line was built decades ago. So,

  5. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Rachel Tillapaugh

    Smith Mountain Lake Association wraps up season with good water quality despite drought (opens the original)

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    SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Another summer season at Smith Mountain Lake is in the books, and with it came a new set of challenges. The lake saw historically low water levels because of the drought. SEE ALSO: Low water levels, fish kill raise questions along Banister River The Smith Mountain Lake Association water quality monitoring program has wrapped up, showing very good water quality. Over 50 volunteers completed that full season of testing despite low water levels. “I am very proud of

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