3 Pattie Lynchburg held its annual state of the city at city hall. And this one was a bit different. Whit both lynchburg mayor Michael Gillette and vice mayor Caesor Johnson announced they would not be seeking reelection. Marissa parra reports. 3 Caesor Johnson, vice mayor of lynchburg 17 32 04 now my time is coming to a close. 17 32 06 2 secs lynchburgs state of the city was an emotional one. Michael gillette, mayor of lynchburg 00 17 56 im sure you can appreciate what a bittersweet moment this is for me. To deliver my final state of the city address. 8 seconds the citys mayor seemed to look back on the citys progress fondly. Michael gillette, mayor of lynchburg our economy has grown, many of our city departments have received accolades. 5 seconds but of course, the city isnt without its problems the mayor addressed the 24 percent poverty rate in lynchburg. Michael gillette, mayor of lynchburg 17 38 05 some of these challenges, like the poverty rate are emorphose and do not readily ad
For Bernie Sanders in greenville, south carolina. He got some celebrity help from actor danny glover. Sanders is working to court the black vote. Which lead to an awkward, luke warm reception at this predominantly African American church. kenneth standup close tomorrow night, sanders and clinton will hit the stage for a democratic town hall at the university of south carolina. The republicans are spending today rallying in nevada where the latest poll has trump leading by 26 points. Kenneth moton, abc News Washington 3 pattie today the Supreme Court will be back in session following the death of one of their own. Thousands gathered in washington saturday morning to say goodbye to Supreme Court Funeral Services were held at the basilica of the National Shrine of the immaculate conception. The late justices son, paul scalia, delivered mass for his father. Scalias longtime friend, Justice Clarence thomas, also spoke at the service. Week, during a visit to texas. He was 79 years old. 3 mon
Brie how much money are we talking about here . Close to 22 thousand dollars. Thats how much the county could have paid Erica Williams. But tonight they voted 4 to 3 to eliminate that pay. During a work session this evening, board chair chris tuck presented information about Erica Williams attendance and past evaluations of her former employees. There have been a lot of questions surrounding her decision to not rehire 4 people after she was reelected. Since then there have been a lit of back and forth between county leaders. Tonight, they voted to eliminate her supplemental pay from the county. That money would have been in addition to the roughly 120,000 she recieves from the state. Some residents spoke in support of williams saying the county do. But county leaders decided to move forward with eliminate williams supplemental pay. Mary Alison Galloway moco resident 10 08 08 you are not the micromanagers of the constitutional officers and by the voters of the county. Chris tuck moco bo
Voters not picking donald trump. This morning, donald trump on a victory lap following a big win in South Carolina. Saying hes attracted gop voters in all shapes and sizes. We won with everything. Tall people, short people, fat people, skinny people. Just won. In atlanta, the lights went out on trump. But it couldnt stop his power on over the crowd. They didnt pay the electric crowd. I like that much better. Because the likes dont work, i wont pay the rent. Reporter trump on a roll after his backtoback wins. The whole trump family on the victory stage in South Carolina. Even wife melaina leading the charge for the next contest. We love you and were going ahead to nevada. Reporter hoping to limit those trump celebrations. Senator marco rubio. Who barely won second place in South Carolina. Sunday. Crowds and unveiling a new message. In america, a message of the people flow through the veins. Reporter but senator ted cruz is telling rubio, not so fast. Marking rubios appearance on his app
Syndikate. Are charged in quicks death, the other two are accused of being part of a racketeering conspiracy. The prosecution has called more than two dozen witnesses and entered 400 pieces of evidence in the case. Quick was reported missing in february 2014. His body was found a week later in goochland county. The trial begins today for one of the men charged in connection to a shooting that killed two and hurt four others in roanoke. Several charges were filed against demetrius wade. Including first degree murder. The charges stem from a shooting at the former obenchains Garden Center in january of last year. Ronald ramey and leonard suspect. William october. The trial is expected to last all week. A woman faces reckless driving charges following a three vehicle crash in campbell county. It happened around four sunday afternoon on route 696. Struck an acura after failing to brake in time. The acura was then hit by another car. All five people involved in the crash. Including baretts