Plains Township

As a preteen, WVIA News reporter Lydia McFarlane met former President Jimmy Carter at an event in Luzerne County. In honor of his passing, McFarlane reflects on Carter's advice, and his kindness.

A Luzerne County school entered ‘lockdown’ status after a gun was discovered in a backpack. The county District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a metal detector notified security officers about the weapon. The administration at Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center sent students home and canceled afternoon classes as a result of the discovery.