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Man accused of killing two Bridgewater College campus officers to go before grand jury

A grand jury will hear the charges against a man accused of shooting and killing two Bridgewater College campus officers.

Friday Sports Roundup

Evan Wickeri (6) steals third base. Wickeri is from Barry University. The Staunton third baseman is Jeffrey Snider of Bridgewater College. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) Valley League Baseball: Covington Lumberjacks 4, Staunton Braves 2. The Lumberjacks snapped a three-game losing streak with a Friday night victory at Casey Field. Rich Long (Jacksonville), Trevor Wall

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Highlanders sign 6 at spring signing event

Glenvar signs six to the next level.

Salem holds signing day for 12 student athletes

The dozen signees have an average GPA of 3.7.

Roanoke Valley law enforcement agencies gather to honor Virginia’s fallen officers

Local law enforcement agencies gather to honor the 13 Virginian officers killed in the line of duty over the past year.

Next level: over a dozen student athletes commit to play at the college level

Jefferson Forest had 15 student-athletes make commitments on Wednesday.

Glenvar football sends 5 to the college level

Bridgewater and Ferrum colleges each receiving a pair of Highlanders.

Sanity evaluation ordered for man charged with killing two Bridgewater College officers

A Virginia judge has ordered a mental health evaluation for the man charged in the fatal shooting of two campus officers.

‘Our hearts are hurting’: Loved ones, community honor Bridgewater College officers during funeral

A week after Officers J.J. Jefferson and John Painter were killed in the line of duty, family, friends, students and law enforcement joined together to remember and mourn.

WATCH: Funeral service held for two officers killed in Bridgewater College shooting

A joint funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday for two fallen heroes who were shot and killed during an active shooting incident at Bridgewater College.

Virginia flag to fly at half-staff Wednesday to honor fallen Bridgewater College officers

To honor two officers who died in the line of duty, Virginia’s flag will fly at half-staff.

‘They are true heroes’: VMI police chief reflects on fallen Bridgewater College officers

Nearly a week after two campus police officers were killed at Bridgewater College, the law enforcement community is still mourning the loss of two of their own.

Lynchburg school leaders provide counseling services after recent violence

Horizon has 17 staff members working with 22 schools throughout Lynchburg and its surrounding counties, helping students ages four to 18.

Lynchburg business encourages safety training after a week of violence in the community

T4Tactics covers topics like situational awareness, de-escalation techniques and pre-attack indicators.

Bridgewater College establishes John Painter and Vashon “J.J.” Jefferson memorial fund

Bridgewater College has created a memorial student support fund in commemoration of two fallen heroes.

Funeral service announced for officers killed in Bridgewater College shooting

Bridgewater College Officers J.J. Jefferson and John Painter will soon be laid to rest.

‘It’s never easy’: Law enforcement react to Bridgewater College shooting that killed two officers

The tragic event is a somber reminder of the daily dangers facing those who work in public safety.

Hundreds gather for fallen Bridgewater officers’ final ride home

The escort included more than 50 cars from more than a dozen departments.

WATCH: Law enforcement escorting fallen Bridgewater College officers home from Roanoke

The two Bridgewater College officers who were killed earlier this week will be escorted from Roanoke back up to Bridgewater on Thursday afternoon.

Former college student arraigned in shooting deaths of two campus officers; his mother says she "could not prevent it"

John Painter and J.J. Jefferson were known as "the dynamic duo" and Painter was the best man at Jefferson's wedding this year, the school's president said.

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Former college student arraigned in shooting deaths of two campus officers; his mother says she "could not prevent it"

John Painter and J.J. Jefferson were known as "the dynamic duo" and Painter was the best man at Jefferson's wedding this year, the school's president said.

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Man accused of killing officers at private college was a former student, school says

Suspect's mother says "My son is mentally ill and he did something that I could not control and no one could come to help him."

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VSP investigating fatal shootings on Bridgewater campus

J.J. Jefferson, 48, left, and John Painter, 55, were killed Tuesday afternoon. (Photos courtesy Harrisonburg DNR) BRIDGEWATER — Police are investigating the Tuesday fatal shootings of two officers on the campus of Bridgewater College. Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office is heading up the investigation. The incident began at about 1:20 p.m. when a Bridgewater College […]

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‘Campus is not whole without them’: Students mourn the loss of officers killed in Bridgewater College shooting

Two officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice are being remembered fondly after Tuesday’s shooting at Bridgewater College.

Man charged with killing two Bridgewater College officers makes first court appearance

The man accused of shooting and killing two Bridgewater College campus officers appeared before a judge on Wednesday.

Ex-student is arraigned in shooting of two campus officers

A former student at a private college in Virginia has been arraigned on murder charges, a day after authorities say he returned to his alma mater and fatally shot two campus officers.

2 officers killed at Bridgewater College in Virginia; a suspect is in custody

A police spokeswoman said officers responded to reports of a suspicious man on campus and after a brief interaction, the man opened fire on the officers and fled on foot.

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Gov. Youngkin issues flag order for Virginia after two officers killed in Bridgewater College shooting

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered that the U.S. flag and the Virginia state flag be flown at half-staff in honor of the two campus officers who died in Tuesday’s Bridgewater College shooting.

VSP investigating fatal shootings on Bridgewater College campus

BRIDGEWATER — State police are still investigating the deaths of two Bridgewater College security officers this afternoon, allegedly at the hands of a 27-year-old man. Virginia State Police issued the following statement this evening: The investigation remains underway by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office into the fatal shootings of two officers on the Bridgewater […]

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2 campus police officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College in Virginia

A suspect has been taken into custody.

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Police: Gunman kills 2 Virginia college officers, arrested

Authorities say a gunman has shot and killed two campus officers at a private college in Virginia, promoting a campus lockdown before the suspect was found and arrested.

Man arraigned on five felony charges after two campus officers killed in Bridgewater College shooting

The man accused of shooting and killing two Bridgewater College campus officers has been arraigned on five felony charges.

Rockbridge County holds senior signing day

12 student-athletes representing six different sports signed letters of intent on Wednesday.

Lynchburg baseball splits doubleheader with Bridgewater

The Hornets shutout the Eagles in game one, but came up short in game two.

John Roy Bowers Jr.

SUGAR GROVE, W.Va. — John Roy Bowers Jr., 91, passed away Feb. 4, 2021, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Va. He was born on Aug. 28, 1929, in Sugar Grove, to the late Roy and Erma Hoover Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Florence Heatwole; and brother, William Bowers. Mr. Bowers graduated from Augusta Military Academy and he attended Bridgewater College. Then he met the love of his life and his wife of 70 years, Clinton Ann Johnson, and...

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