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BREAKING NEWS

EXTENDED -- Weather Authority Alert Day issued for July 9th and Thursday, July 10th

BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE


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William Fleming holds signing day for 9 student-athletes

Read full article: William Fleming holds signing day for 9 student-athletes

Four athletic programs were represented in this Spring signing class.

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Man who killed two Bridgewater College campus officers pleads guilty, gets two life sentences

Read full article: Man who killed two Bridgewater College campus officers pleads guilty, gets two life sentences

A man who shot and killed two Bridgewater College campus officers has been handed two life sentences in addition to six years after entering a guilty plea for four charges against him.

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Franklin County holds signing day for 8 student-athletes

Read full article: Franklin County holds signing day for 8 student-athletes

The Eagles softball and baseball programs each had three student-athletes committing to play at the college level.

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Tucker preps for final collegiate season

Read full article: Tucker preps for final collegiate season

"I think last year was my first season in a while where I felt comfortable in my own skill set."

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Bridgewater officers killed in shooting honored with student awards

Read full article: Bridgewater officers killed in shooting honored with student awards

Students are honoring the officers who were killed in last year’s shooting at Bridgewater College.

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James River sends four more to the college ranks

Read full article: James River sends four more to the college ranks

The Knights have a total of 11 from this year's senior class that will play at the college level.

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WATCH: National Signing Day coverage in our area

Read full article: WATCH: National Signing Day coverage in our area

At Franklin County, two football standouts and one wrestler put pen to paper. Quarterback Eli Foutz will suit up for Emory & Henry. Wide receiver Ian England will play in the ODAC at Bridgewater College after a stellar senior season.

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

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

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Highlanders sign 6 at spring signing event

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Glenvar signs six to the next level.

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Salem holds signing day for 12 student athletes

Read full article: Salem holds signing day for 12 student athletes

The dozen signees have an average GPA of 3.7.

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

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

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

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

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

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Glenvar football sends 5 to the college level

Read full article: Glenvar football sends 5 to the college level

Bridgewater and Ferrum colleges each receiving a pair of Highlanders.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: ‘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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: ‘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.

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Lynchburg school leaders provide counseling services after recent violence

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Funeral service announced for officers killed in Bridgewater College shooting

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: ‘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.

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Hundreds gather for fallen Bridgewater officers’ final ride home

Read full article: Hundreds gather for fallen Bridgewater officers’ final ride home

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

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: ‘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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Ex-student is arraigned in shooting of two campus officers

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Police: Gunman kills 2 Virginia college officers, arrested

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Rockbridge County holds senior signing day

Read full article: Rockbridge County holds senior signing day

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

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Lynchburg baseball splits doubleheader with Bridgewater

Read full article: Lynchburg baseball splits doubleheader with Bridgewater

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

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