Some of the projects have generated discussion in previous government meetings due to traffic, parking and safety concerns. The city council gets the final say Wednesday after residents weigh in.
Emma Malinak
Emma Malinak is a reporter for Cardinal News and a corps member for Report for America. Reach her at emma@cardinalnews.org.
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Virginia’s state-run food assistance program ends as partial SNAP benefits are set to return
One policy expert described the past week’s SNAP updates as “whiplash” as federal guidance from the courts and the executive branch created a confusing landscape for states to navigate.
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City staff to present plans Thursday for Lynchburg neighborhood green space improvement
The communities of Tyreeanna and Pleasant Valley have had improvement plans on the books since 2003, but progress has stalled due to a lack of funding. A $118,000 grant and revitalized community engagement will change that trajectory, city officials say.
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Lynchburg registrar says more than 1,000 votes remain uncounted; could swing treasurer’s race
Republican incumbents walked away with four Hill City races Tuesday night, but the treasurer’s race remains neck-and-neck and likely won’t be decided until next week.
Posted inEconomy
Statewide food drive links donors with food banks amid government shutdown and SNAP uncertainty
The Virginia Cares Initiative is designed to make donating to regional food banks easier for residents who want to help.
Posted inPolitics
Lynchburg reelects Republican incumbents for state delegate, constitutional offices
The only race without an incumbent on the ballot — the race for the treasurer’s office — was too close to call Tuesday night.
Posted inEconomy
Where to find emergency food resources and how to donate
Where to find help if you or someone you know is struggling to afford food during the federal shutdown.
Posted inEconomy
Virginia becomes first state to fund food assistance amid federal SNAP pause
What you need to know about how Virginia got here, where it’s going next and how the state’s most vulnerable populations are affected.
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Police arrested a Forest man Tuesday on the charge of making a threat of death or bodily injury against Del. Wendell Walker
The arraignment is set for Nov. 12. Lynchburg delegate becomes third state legislator to receive death threats this election cycle.
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For a second time, judge dismisses Lynchburg candidate’s suit over name error on ballot
Chris White’s initial suit, which asked for $900,000 in damages and the deletion of votes already cast, was dismissed on Oct. 22. An amended petition was dismissed Tuesday for a combination of procedural errors and lack of merit.
