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'She is everywhere': Family still awaiting trial 3 years after Avriel Hooks' murder

By: Rachel Branning

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Three years after Avriel Hooks' death, her family is still waiting for answers and for the man accused of killing her to face a jury.

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NEW | 5 minutes ago Top Chef fundraiser boosts Jubilee programs supporting local children and families Local chefs brought their best dishes to the table Saturday night during the Jubilee Family Development Center’s annual Top Chef competition.

By: Rachel Branning

Local chefs brought their best dishes to the table Saturday night during the Jubilee Family Development Center's annual Top Chef competition.

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ABC13 Exclusive: Flock camera use draws scrutiny over privacy, oversight and data access It takes less than a second; a car passes a camera, a license plate is captured and that image can become a law enforcement lead.

By: Rachel Branning

Va. (WSET) — It takes less than a second: A car passes a camera, a license plate is captured and that image can become a law enforcement lead.

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'Angels of agriculture:' VDACS distributing beehives to help boost local pollinators The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is giving people a chance to get started with up to three free beehives.

By: Rachel Branning

Have you ever thought about becoming a beekeeper? The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is giving people a chance to get started with up to three free beehives.

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Univ. of Lynchburg sees 20% growth in undergraduate enrollment, largest class since 2018

By: Rachel Branning

The University of Lynchburg is starting the new school year with a significant boost in undergraduate enrollment, reaching its highest level since 2018.

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UVA Health to bring comprehensive cancer services to Lynchburg For cancer patients who currently travel to Charlottesville for treatment, UVA Health is hoping to make the journey a little easier.

By: Rachel Branning

For cancer patients who currently travel to Charlottesville for treatment, UVA Health is hoping to make the journey a little easier.

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Defendant seeks to reinstate attorneys in Amherst County murder case

By: Rachel Branning

A man charged with killing his estranged wife asked an Amherst County judge Wednesday to allow his attorneys to return to the case.

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Michael Lee Perry III representing himself as murder trial hits 5th continuance

By: Rachel Branning

by Rachel Branning The Lynchburg Police Department said they arrested Michael L. Perry III of Lynchburg in connection with the murder of Avriel Hooks. (Credit: Blue Ridge Regional Jail)

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After 25-year wait, Bedford Co. Sheriff's Office begins 15,000-square-foot expansion

By: Rachel Branning

After 25 years of waiting, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is breaking ground on a 15,000-square-foot expansion.

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25 years later, former Gov. Gilmore remembers leading a Commonwealth under attack Twenty-five years later, James Gilmore can still picture the morning of September 11, 2001.

By: Rachel Branning

(WSET) — Twenty-five years later, James Gilmore can still picture the morning.