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Public Safety from local newsrooms

From WSET, WDBJ7 and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WSET4 hours ago

    Former Concord Volunteer Fire Department chief Claude Owen remembered at memorial service, on WSET

    Friends, family and fellow firefighters gathered to remember former Concord Volunteer Fire Department Chief Claude Owen.

  2. WDBJ76 hours ago

    Lynchburg Police in search of individuals accused of theft at Hill City Stadium, on WDBJ7

    Lynchburg Police are searching for persons of interest accused of theft at Hill City Stadium.

  3. WSET9 hours ago

    Authorities investigating theft from Madison Heights construction site, on WSET

    The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is requesting the community's help in identifying a suspect in a recent theft.

  4. WSET14 hours ago

    'Total loss of the business': Firefighters battled structure fire, on WSET

    The Bedford Fire Department said no injuries were reported after a fire early Monday morning.

  5. WFXRtv17 hours ago

    Traffic detour on US-460 following incident in Bedford County, on WFXRtv

    UPDATE: VDOT has cleared the crash on VA511, but detours and congestion may still exist. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Motorists driving on US-460 in Bedford County should expect delays as emergency crews respond to a structure fire. All west lanes are closed in the area of Irving Rd, Rieley Ridge Dr, and Rte 689,

  6. Cardinal News19 hours ago

    Food aid theft in Lynchburg drops after implementation of more secure benefit cards, on Cardinal News

    The city was part of a pilot program, and the technology is now being adopted statewide.

  7. Lynchburg News and AdvanceYesterday

    Bedford sheriff: State unleashing 'Pandora's Box' by legalizing weed, on Lynchburg News and Advance

    Bedford County Sheriff Mike Miller expressed strong concerns about legalized recreational marijuana, warning of potential negative effects on children and public safety.