Local NewsNokia recalls 14 million phone chargersNokia announced a recall on 14 million cell phone chargers that are a potential shock hazard to users. They will replace all of the recalled chargers for free, according to an article on pcworld.com.50 Years of Rock and RollFifty Years of Rock, a traveling art exhibit organized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, is at Lynchburg College until Dec. 13. The exhibit features a collection of vintage posters and instruments and is on display in the Daura Art Gallery.GOP wins several VA electionsLess than an hour after polls closed in Virginia, Republican Bob McDonnell was declared the winner of the race for governor in the commonwealth at 8 p.m. and at 9 p.m. the Lynchburg News and Advance declared Republican Scott Garrett the winner in the race for 23rd district delegate.Freshmen get tricks, not treatsNo charges have been filed relating to the alleged assault of two Lynchburg College students that occurred on Halloween. Gun-Surrender Program in LynchburgLynchburg citizens who surrender firearms are entered into a raffle for a chance to win a refurbished car. The Lynchburg Police Department in conjunction with Churches United for Service and the Lynchburg Police Foundation are accepting firearms through a joint program geared at reducing crime in the community. Indecent exposure suspect arrestedThe man who was reported to be in the women's shower room of 4th floor McWane while women were taking showers was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to a Lynchburg College security alert update.Regal Cinemas hits LynchburgRiver Ridge Mall held the Grand Opening of the new Regal Cinemas Theater, River Ridge Stadium 14, on Oct. 9. Man exposes himself around college campusesA male was reported to be in the women's shower room of 4th floor McWane while women were taking showers at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, according to a Lynchburg College security alert. Police say this individual is suspected to be involved with several other acts of indecent exposure in the Lynchburg area. VT murdersTwo Lynchburg-area natives and Virginia Tech students were found dead Thursday morning August 27, at Caldwell Fields in Montgomery County, Va., according to an abc13 WSET news report. |
