Hayden Robertson - WSET

06/13/2026

Big news from Fredericksburg:

The Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee voted 55-17 to throw out the results of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee’s Firehouse Primary. They voted 55-17.

State Central Committee voted 55-17 to nullify the primary.

06/13/2026

Eastlake Community Pastor Troy Keaton released a statement.

06/13/2026

Update on Eastlake Community:

Per Bedford County Interim Fire and Rescue Chief:

1 person dead, 11 people were hospitalized and 11 people were treated and released on scene.

Authorities believe a strong gust of wind knocked over the tent.

06/13/2026

Statement from Bedford County on current situation at Eastlake Community:

“There was a large tent collapse at Eastlake church in moneta and there were multiple injuries. That’s all I have at this time. I have just arrived.”

- Shelley Basinger Bedford County PIO

06/12/2026

STATEMENT FROM EASTLAKE COMMUNITY

06/12/2026

When the girl from Altavista and the boy from Amherst take over the news! What a great way to end the week - anchoring with my best friend Rachel Branning - WSET!!

Hayden Robertson - WSET and I are stoked to be on the anchor desk tonight! Catch us through 6:30, then I’ll be back at 7 and 11!

06/11/2026

BREAKING NEWS:

The Bedford County School Board voted NOT to redistrict over 40 students in Westyn Village from Forest Elementary to Otter River Elementary.

Forest Elementary could be at 97% - almost full capacity - this fall when students return.

The division has hired Demographics Analytics Advisors to handle their county redistricting study as well.

06/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS:

The city of Lynchburg has hired Brad Creasy to be the city’s next fire chief. Creasy has over 30 years of experience in emergency services and is a graduate of Liberty University.

“I am deeply honored and excited to accept the opportunity to serve as Lynchburg’s next fire chief,” Creasy said.

The City of Lynchburg has selected Brad Creasy as its next Fire Chief following a comprehensive national recruitment process.

With more than 30 years of fire and emergency services experience, including leadership at the local, regional, and state levels, Creasy brings a strong track record in firefighter wellness, workforce development, operational excellence, and community engagement.

Currently serving as Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, he has helped advance firefighter training, safety initiatives, and fire service programs across the Commonwealth.

Creasy is expected to officially begin his role in July, following the completion of standard pre-employment requirements.

Please join us in welcoming Chief Creasy to Lynchburg as we continue building on the proud tradition of service and public safety that our community depends on every day. Read more at https://f.mtr.cool/wbvrpbvajx

06/07/2026

Back behind the anchor desk tonight after the game at 6 and at 11! I always enjoy these opportunities! Wearing a special tie today! This is a tie my mom’s best friend, Sharon Turner, got me when I graduated college. She was one of my mom’s many friends who helped raise me and was always with us growing up! She said she couldn’t wait to see me on tv one day reporting the news. Here I am all these years later! See y’all tonight!

06/02/2026

BREAKING NEWS:

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors have voted unanimously to ask the planning commission to draft an ordinance by August 2026 to make data centers a special use instead of by right use.