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Amy Trent

Amy Trent is a Lynchburg-based journalist. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa and a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Investigative Reporters & Editors and the Association of Health Care Journalists. She can be reached at amylynnetrent@gmail.com.

Posted inEconomy

Lynchburg program recruits women for machining careers

by Amy Trent October 10, 2022October 9, 2022

Both Lynchburg’s BWXT and the National Association of Manufacturing have set goals to increase the number of women in manufacturing jobs.

Posted inEconomy

Provider warns ‘the child care industry will collapse’

by Amy Trent August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

The pandemic has worsened the lack of child care. One Blacksburg provider has more than 1,100 children on waiting list.

Posted inCulture

Union soldiers to get recognition in Lynchburg

by Amy Trent August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

A new historical marker will stand near where Union soldiers were held prisoner during the Civil War, thanks to an effort from the Sons of Union Veterans.

Posted inEconomy

‘A big economic development opportunity’ for Lynchburg area

by Amy Trent June 3, 2022June 2, 2022

The state budget includes $25 million to pay off bonds on the now-closed Central Virginia Training Center in Amherst County. Here’s why that’s such a big deal (and why some neighbors worry).

Posted inPolitics

Prince Edward’s leaky school: ‘Nothing seems to be changing’

by Amy Trent April 25, 2022April 24, 2022

Here’s why it’s so hard for this rural county to fix its school building.

Posted inCulture

A ‘foundational’ life now remembered with a historical marker

by Amy Trent April 2, 2022April 2, 2022

The marker is one of three proposed by students at Cumberland Middle School as part of a now-discontinued state program.

Posted inEconomy

How Danville has become a center for shipbuilding trades

by Amy Trent March 21, 2022March 22, 2022

A pilot program has made this inland city a center for Navy training.

Posted inCulture

Blood splatter zones and a roller skating rink

by Amy Trent March 17, 2022March 16, 2022

Just not at the same time. Wolfbane, about to celebrate its 15th year, brings a different type of theatre to Appomattox County.

Posted inEconomy

‘The next generation of ag’ is happening in Danville

by Amy Trent January 19, 2022January 20, 2022

Here’s a look inside some of the plant research taking place at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

Posted inEconomy

Danville’s next big step

by Amy Trent December 1, 2021December 10, 2021

The Center for Manufacturing Advancement now under construction fits into the city’s long-term goal to become a hub for advanced manufacturing.

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