In Lynchburg, Youngkin signs swatting bill at site of multiple false calls

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On Jan. 25, as Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, stepped to the microphone on the floor of the House Chamber in Richmond to speak to House Bill 1572, Lynchburg’s E.C. Glass High School was being held on...

Del. Walker's swatting bill signed, Gov. Youngkin coming to E.C. Glass to celebrate

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"The day I was putting this bill forward in the committee was the same day back in January when E.C. Glass had a threat," Walker said. "I was having to explain to them my bill while all of that was going on in my city."

Del. Wendell Walker secures Republican nomination for new 52nd District

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“I’m just a people person,” Walker said. “At the end of the day, I don’t want to be remembered as a politician. I’d like to be remembered as a statesman, somebody who cared about people enough to go down there...

Families remember loved ones lost to Fentanyl
 

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These families have the support of lawmakers like Delegate Wendell Walker who is very concerned about the Fentanyl epidemic. "In 2022, over 2,000 cases of overdoses from a very poisonous drug...

Gov. Youngkin signs “swatting” bill at E.C. Glass High School
 

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“When I addressed the committee members and the General Assembly, the subcommittee, I said, ladies and gentlemen it’s with a heavy heart that I come to you today. And that’s the reason this bill is so important,” said Walker.

Freedom First putting community first with brand-new Lynchburg branch

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A new banking institution has opened in the Hill City and its goal is putting the community first. On Thursday, Freedom First hosted its ribbon-cutting and grand opening festivities at the new location on Langhorne Road.

Ex-Va. governors McDonnell, Allen at Amherst event optimistic of GOP's outlook

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Two former Virginia governors, Bob McDonnell and George Allen, during a joint appearance Wednesday in Amherst County touted what they described as successes of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration...

'Pancakes & Politics:' Virginia lawmakers highlight recent session at Lynchburg breakfast

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"So, we're trying to work through those priorities the governor as well as the house has established and funding those. And making sure we keep taxes low enough that people can afford to live here."

Following 6-year-old's death, community gathers at Monument Terrace for Day of Prayer

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 Lynchburg residents were up early in the morning Thursday to pray. This comes just two days after a six-year-old boy was gunned down in his own bed. On this National Day of Prayer - there are many heavy hearts in...

Virginia House Delegates talk saving you money on energy bills, upcoming election

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Republican Delegate Wendell Walker (R-23rd District) said the goal is to save you money on your energy bills. “We’re wanting to make it more competitive out here. So, the end result is that the ratepayers are going to be...

Three interesting bills: selling children, ‘swatting’ penalties and regulating vape products

Virginia Mercury

Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, would strengthen penalties for calling in a false threat to 911 with the intent of drawing a large police response to the location – also known as “swatting.”

Gov. Youngkin announces plan to give parents grant money to combat pandemic learning loss

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"Having gone through the pandemic for several years, you know the loss that these young people, the students, have incurred, it's hard to measure and there's a lot of catching up that we need to do," Walker said.