Embedded microchips may benefit recipients, who have no way to recover stolen assistance funds.
Emma Malinak
Emma Malinak is a reporter for Cardinal News and a corps member for Report for America. Reach her at emma@cardinalnews.org.
Posted inLynchburg area
Downtown Lynchburg’s Craddock Terry Hotel to close its restaurant, expand rooms
The announcement comes as tourism spending is on the rise in the city.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg workforce development gets a boost with expansion of Jubilee’s STEM center
The nonprofit broke ground Friday on a project that will add five classrooms to the existing training space.
Posted inPolitics
8 quotes on civility from 8 Lynchburg City Council candidates
Plus, a link to Cardinal News’ voter guide, where you can learn what the candidates stand for when it comes to public safety, economic development and other local topics.
Posted inEconomy
About 120,000 fewer Virginians have SNAP, while food prices rise and food pantries race to keep up with demand
State and nonprofit leaders are taking stock of food insecurity trends amid federal changes to nutrition programs, as more changes loom.
Posted inMartinsville area
Martinsville to de-Flock, saying ‘trust matters’
The city will not renew its contract with Flock because “trust matters.”
Posted inEducation
Head Start school year begins in Lynchburg area with interim management, fewer locations
The nonprofit that previously ran the program lost its federal grant, and a new permanent operator won’t be named until the summer of 2027.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg Field Notes: Symphony launches new season with largest orchestra yet
Also in this edition, learn about upcoming events in the Lynchburg area to commemorate Sept. 11, and protect the James River.
Posted inPolitics
At least 20 Virginia localities have pulled away from Flock Safety devices since July, with this week’s sweep of camera pauses and canceled contracts
On Thursday alone, four localities in Central Virginia and the New River Valley announced that they would stop using the surveillance technology.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg Field Notes: Upgrades coming to Heritage Park
Also, learn about a women’s building program and a collaborative art exhibit in this roundup of Hill City updates.