Virginia’s Online Safety Day | Roanoke News

Virginia kicks off its first annual Internet Safety and Online Predator Awareness Day on August 1, spotlighting the escalating digital dangers facing kids—from predators to scams. Since 1998, Lynchburg’s dedicated task force has seen cases explode from 360 in 2008 to nearly 24,000 in 2025, fueled by social media, apps, and gaming. Law enforcement warns arrests alone won’t solve it—education and community collaboration are critical, especially with predators now infiltrating homes through fake profiles. Resources are available via the task force’s website. Meanwhile, Lynchburg Beacon of Hope teams up with E.C. Glass High School for a free back-to-school styling event offering haircuts, manicures, and eyebrow waxing for teens from Heritage and E.C. Glass schools—first come, first served. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19b6501b54a7851a