Grace Barrett

Morning News Producer at WSET

lynchburg, virginia, united states

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My name is Grace Barrett and I work in Lynchburg, Virginia as the morning news producer at WSET ABC13. I have a decade of award-winning proven experience as a ratings-growing news producer and newsroom leader. Over the years, I have honed my craft to the point that even the most difficult parts of this job are second nature. And I am so lucky because I can't help but love this industry and keeping my community informed to the best of my ability. Let's talk.

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Henry County teen shot on New Year's Eve, two men arrested

Henry County teen shot on New Year's Eve, two men arrested HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Henry County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 14-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound showed up at a convenience store. Authorities say they teen showed ... See more

wset.com•Grace Barrett•Jan 1, 2026

LU Alert: student threatened by suspect with knife

LU Alert: student threatened by suspect with knife In an email that went out from Liberty University's LU Alert system, authorities say a student was threatened by a man with a knife. The Liberty University Police Department says the aggravated assault ha... See more

wset.com•Grace Barrett•Nov 20, 2025

Multiple crews at house fire in Bedford County

Multiple fire crews are responding to a house fire in Bedford County. According to the sheriff's office, the fire is at a home in the 1500 block of Alabaster Lane which is in Lynch Station, near Huddleston. They say they got the call right around 2 a.m. o... See more

wset.com•Grace Barrett•Nov 10, 2025

VSP: Missing teen with autism, last seen in Lynchburg

The Virginia State Police has issued a missing person with autism alert on behalf of the Lynchburg Police Department, just after midnight on October 7th. The Lynchburg police department is looking for Alexandria Rose Robertson is a white 18-year-old femal... See more

wset.com•Grace Barrett•Oct 7, 2025

Applications open for Lynchburg 'Tacky Lights' Christmas tours

Get ready to shine, Lynchburg! The city's beloved Tacky Lights tours are back starting on December 11th and going through 13th! if your home screams “holiday spirit,” enter the tacky house contest by December 7th for a shot at 50 dollars and tour fame! Ap... See more

wset.com•Grace Barrett•Oct 1, 2025

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Henry County teen shot on New Year's Eve, two men arrested

LU Alert: student threatened by suspect with knife

Multiple crews at house fire in Bedford County

VSP: Missing teen with autism, last seen in Lynchburg

Applications open for Lynchburg 'Tacky Lights' Christmas tours

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Henry County teen shot on New Year's Eve, two men arrested

LU Alert: student threatened by suspect with knife

Multiple crews at house fire in Bedford County

VSP: Missing teen with autism, last seen in Lynchburg

Applications open for Lynchburg 'Tacky Lights' Christmas tours

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