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Sarah Irby

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Sarah Irby

    Lynchburg man reported missing found, arrested on child pornography warrants (opens the original)

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    LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Police Department said Thursday that a man previously reported missing has been safely located, but he has been taken into custody on outstanding warrants. 48-year-old Sebastian Peterson was previously reported missing by concerned family members on September 21 from the area of Mill Ridge Drive. SEE ALSO: 2 masked gunmen rob Lucky Corner Gaming in Campbell County, sheriff's office says On October 1, LPD said Peterson was located and subsequently taken into

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Sarah Irby

    17 dogs seized after being found in poor condition; Alleghany County man arrested (opens the original)

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    ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — An Alleghany County man is facing charges as part of an animal neglect investigation. On September 28, the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office said it was contacted by someone who lived in the town of Iron Gate; the resident reported a home on 5th Street that had a "very bad smell" coming from it, with a large number of dogs at the home. Investigators determined the home was owned by Calvin Robinson and that 17 dogs were inside. Some of the dogs were as young as appr

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Sarah Irby

    Botetourt County names Steven Sandy new deputy administrator (opens the original)

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    BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Botetourt County has named Steven Sandy as its next deputy county administrator, bringing back a former county employee with more than 27 years of local government experience in Virginia. Sandy is scheduled to begin the role on Dec. 1. He will succeed longtime Deputy County Administrator David Moorman, who is expected to leave the county Jan. 1, 2027. Moorman will remain in his position through the end of 2026 to help with the transition, county officials said. San

  4. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Sarah Irby

    Roanoke firefighters, community members honor fallen 9/11 heroes with annual stair climb (opens the original)

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    ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Roanoke firefighters and members of the community paid tribute to those lost in the 9/11 attacks with an annual stair climb on Saturday. Participants gathered at the Wells Fargo Tower on September 26, where they climbed the stairs five times, equaling 110 stories and the height of the World Trade Center Towers. The annual climb honors the 343 firefighters, 72 police officers and eight EMTs who died in the attacks in September of 2001. SEE ALSO: National Center for Healthy V

  5. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Sarah Irby

    One person shot, three suspects flee after robbery in Roanoke County (opens the original)

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    ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke County Police Department is investigating after a robbery that left one person injured on Saturday. The department said it responded to the 4300 block of Garst Mill Road around 3:30 p.m. on September 26. One person had suffered a gunshot wound and was taken for treatment. Authorities said the person is in stable condition. SEE ALSO: Shooting under investigation at Sheetz in Ridgeway; suspect in custody RCPD said that three suspects fled the scene before p

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