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Amherst Co. fiscal '25 budget proposes 15.5 new positions, 3% pay raise
Amherst County’s proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget includes funding for 15.5 new positions, 13 in public safety and 2 ½ in social services, and a grant for financing seven school resource officer positions.
Jury finds Lynchburg man guilty of unlawful wounding in 2021 shooting
A jury on Friday convicted a Lynchburg man of unlawful wounding and three firearm-related charges in connection with an October 2021 shooting that severely injured a man.
Fairfield man shot by Bedford deputy during pursuit sentenced
A Rockbridge County man led law enforcement on a pursuit in Bedford that led to his shooting was sentenced June 18 to 20 years in prison.
'A visionary leader': Jane White dies at age 84
Jane Baber White’s influence on the city of Lynchburg began in a garden and blossomed into a legacy of community building.
Not your typical Eeyore: Donkeys on local farm are "just big dogs"
CONCORD — On 22 acres right off U.S. 460 are 300 donkeys along with geese, chickens, dogs, goats, cows, pigs and emu. And a few farm cats.
Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 23
Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.
Counting down
Thursday marked 100 days until the Virginia 10-miler and runners celebrated with a fun run. The 10-miler will mark its 50th year on Sept. 28. The challenging course that winds through Lynchburg's midtown brings out elite athletes and casual runners alike for the course that runs up Langhorne…
Roanoke man sentenced in 2022 murder in Moneta
BEDFORD — A Roanoke man convicted of second-degree murder in a New Year’s Day shooting outside a Moneta restaurant that killed a Huddleston resident was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison.
Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 22
Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.
Mark your calendar: Upcoming events in the Lynchburg area
Because this section is free of charge, community events are subject to run based on available space. Email events to calendar@newsadvance.com.
Mark your calendar: Upcoming events in the Lynchburg area
Because this section is free of charge, community events are subject to run based on available space. Email events to calendar@newsadvance.com.
Lynchburg speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 21, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Lynchburg News and Advance.
A little less conversation, a little more lemonade
Mason City boy pairs his love of Elvis with a lemonade stand, singing and dancing to the King of Rock and Roll while offering folks a cold glass of lemonade.
Camp LEO gives local youth feel for law enforcement
Just shy of 112, Virginia Jefferson remembered as a proud, loving woman
Virginia Jefferson died June 4 — just two months shy of her 112th birthday.
Lynchburg Public Library receives national marketing award
The Lynchburg Public Library has been declared a winner in the American Library Association's PR Xchange Awards. The competition recognizes libraries that have excelled in various marketing categories.
“Give me time and let me show;" New Bedford superintendent faces media for first time
William F. Dupere said Tuesday afternoon he honestly believes that God has placed him in Bedford County to be superintendent.
Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 21
Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.
Central Virginia Community College announces reaccreditation
Central Virginia Community College recently announced reaccreditation following a successful review from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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Madison Heights man charged in shooting at Lynchburg apartment
A Madison Heights man was arrested Wednesday night in connection with gunshots fired at an apartment complex on Greenfield Drive in Lynchburg, police said Thursday.
Monroe man dies from injuries in two-vehicle wreck in Amherst County
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred at 7:44 p.m. June 15 at the intersection of Virginia 130 and Mt. Tabor Drive in Amherst County.
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City awaits Ward IV Republican primary results in close race
Lynchburg election officials plan to finish counting the votes in the Ward IV Republican primary for City Council by Monday, when all provisional ballots in the election will be examined and the election will be certified.
Lynchburg City Council to appoint three members for school board next week
The Lynchburg City School Board has three seats up for grabs as the city council will make a decision next week who will serve on the board going into next school year.
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Mark your calendar: Upcoming events in the Lynchburg area
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Family fun at Massie Mill’s Ruritan Club Carnival
Massie Mill Ruritan Club carnival came to Nelson to give families the opportunity to get out and enjoy the start to their summer vacations.
Nelson High School’s FFCLA is going to nationals
Nelson County High School’s Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FFCLA) are going to Seattle in July to attend nationals.
New ice cream shop opens in Lovingston
New ice cream shop, Nelson Scoops, just openedin Lovingston at the end of May.
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