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Virginia fisherman hears gunshot, then finds body in the water
A man fishing before sunrise Thursday made a gruesome discovery at the Appomattox River in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
He found a woman’s body.
“I was sitting there just enjoying the evening … no phone, no radio … I’d been there a half hour, 45 minutes,” the man, whose identity we’ve protected, told Scripps News Richmond. “I was putting a piece of bait on a hook and I was sitting there and I heard ‘pow!’ So I put my hand over my headlamp [and thought], what the heck just happened?”
A second noise followed.
“After the gunshot was what sounded to be a large object splash in the water,” he said.
Then he spotted something along the riverbank.
“A few seconds later, a set of headlights slowly made their way through the parking lot and just kind of eased on out from the park,” the fisherman shared.
He then packed up his gear and made his way back to the dock.
“I was uncertain what I was getting ready to get into,” he admitted. “I turned the lightbar on and I seen a colorful object. All I seen was clothes.”
Colonial Heights Police arrived at about 5 a.m. and, with the help of the Virginia State Police dive team, recovered a woman’s body.
The body was taken to the medical examiner’s office for identification.
“I didn’t hear any commotion while I was sitting there [before the shooting],” the fisherman said.”I will go back, yeah, but it’s going to take some time. It will be a little while.”
Anyone with information was asked to call Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660.
This story was originally published by Wayne Covil at Scripps News Richmond.
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Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up – May 19, 2026
VIRGINIA – Drivers nationwide are still feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices continue to fluctuate. 10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region.
As of Tuesday, May 19, the AAA states that the average price for regular gasoline in Virginia is $4.310 per gallon. Premium is averaging $5.140 per gallon, while diesel sits at $5.546.
In our region, some of the highest gas prices are in Botetourt, Highland and Nelson counties, where drivers are paying $4.32, $4.49, and $4.403 per gallon for regular gas, respectively.
Closer to home, average gas prices have increased by 5.6 cents per gallon in Roanoke over the last week, to $4.22 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke. That’s 39.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and $1.33 higher than a year ago. GasBuddy price reports show that the cheapest station in Roanoke was at $3.93 per gallon on Sunday, while the most expensive was at $4.39 per gallon.
Across the state, the lowest price was $3.82 per gallon while the highest was $5.89 per gallon.
“The national average price of gasoline spent much of last week drifting lower after jumping early in the week as oil prices softened on hopes that diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran could help ease supply concerns,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
He continued, “However, that optimism faded after President Trump’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping failed to produce a breakthrough on Iran, while renewed warnings toward Tehran have helped push oil prices higher again. With global oil inventories continuing to trend toward historically tight levels, markets remain extremely sensitive to geopolitical developments and potential supply disruptions. As a result, gasoline and diesel prices are likely to remain volatile, and with Memorial Day approaching, any sustained increase in oil prices could begin pushing retail fuel prices higher again in the weeks ahead.”
However, there are still some deals throughout Virginia to keep on your radar.
According to GasBuddy:
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In Roanoke, Sam’s Club on Towne Square Boulevard and BJ’s on Hershberger Road continue to have some of the lowest prices in the area. Both have regular gas for $3.97 per gallon. BJ’s has premium for $4.32 and diesel for $5.24, whereas Sam’s Club has premium for $4.34. GasBuddy is also showing that the Kroger and Exxon on Hardy Road both have regular gas for $3.99. Exxon has premium and diesel gas for $5.46, and Kroger has it for $4.59 and $5.19.
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Going further south, you can find regular gas at Sam’s Club at 215 Piedmont Pl in Danville for $3.87 per gallon and premium and diesel for $4.69 and $4.98, respectively, according to GasBuddy.
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In the Lynchburg area, some of the lowest gas prices can be found at Sam’s Club on Wards Road, where regular is $4.01 per gallon, premium is $4.77, and diesel is $4.89. Another place to save is at the Sheetz on Wards Road, where regular gas is $4.04 per gallon.
Count on 10 News to bring you the latest price at the pump every morning.
To find out where the lowest fuel prices are near you, visit GasBuddy’s website.
Since the U.S. and Israel launched a joint war against Iran on Feb. 28, the cost of crude oil, the main ingredient in gasoline, has spiked and swung rapidly. That’s because the conflict has caused deep supply chain disruptions and cuts from major oil producers across the Middle East.
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West Virginia man charged with 2nd-degree murder of woman connected to Bristol
A West Virginia man is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a body connected to a woman with ties to the Tri-Cities.
Court records reveal Angela Whitaker’s sister reported her missing after she stopped contacting family in Bristol, Virginia.
Investigators said Whitaker had recently moved to Bluefield to live with Donald Pennington, whom she had previously met while he worked at an O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Bristol. The sister told investigators Pennington offered her an assistant manager role, which prompted the move.
The complaint details Facebook messages, surveillance video, and witness statements that allegedly link Pennington to Whitaker’s death and the disposal of her body in a wooded area near Bastian, Virginia.
Court documents said the body was recovered last week by investigators in Bland County and taken for an autopsy.
Pennington remains in jail on a $500,000 bond.
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Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for May 17, 2026
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 17, 2026, results for each game:
Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 9-5-3, FB: 6
Day: 8-7-2, FB: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 8-3-5-6, FB: 1
Day: 4-9-2-8, FB: 3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 8-9-3-9-0, FB: 7
Day: 5-6-3-7-0, FB: 3
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 04
After Hours: 11
Prime Time: 10
Rush Hour: 09
Lunch Break: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
02-12-15-25-39
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
11-23-41-45-55, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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