The 22 proposed legislative priorities range from big changes, like abolishing Lynchburg’s treasurer’s office, to smaller amendments on existing state policies. They all factor into what the city council will present to the General Assembly as its vision for 2026.
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 inEconomy
Lynchburg airport announces flights to Chicago, Dulles
The expansion marks the first time the airport has connected to three total destinations since 2001. Tickets are already available for the United flights that take off starting March 24.
Posted inPolitics
State delegate candidates see similar needs, different solutions in Lynchburg area
The political divide and nearly 40 years in age separate Del. Wendell Walker and his challenger Risë Hayes in the 52nd District. The gap leads them to see the growing metro area in different ways ahead of the November election.
Posted inCulture
Filmmakers explore worldwide artistry right at home during Lynchburg Film Festival
The festival, in its second year in the Hill City, provides the community connections and the big screen that local filmmakers need to fine tune their craft.
Posted inPolitics
Judge dismisses suit by Lynchburg candidate whose first name on ballot was listed as ‘Christopher’ rather than ‘Chris’
White sought more than $900,000 in damages and asked for voting to be stopped until the ballots were corrected and previously submitted votes were scrapped and redone.
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In Virginia’s ongoing abortion debate, zoning ordinances remain a central strategy. The discussion comes to Lynchburg on Tuesday
Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, Virginia cities and counties are still pulling the levers of local law to keep clinics off their land. Legal experts question if such stances have staying power.
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Addiction treatment program to make its case for expansion at Lynchburg Planning Commission meeting
Sobrius currently operates a treatment center and a group recovery home in the Lynchburg region, where it’s been met with concerns from neighbors.
Posted inEconomy
Lynchburg nonprofit to open homeless shelter, addressing ‘crisis point’ for homelessness in central Virginia region
The greater Lynchburg area lost about half of its homeless shelter beds between 2022 and 2025, leaving a gap in services at a time when the nation was experiencing an unprecedented rise in homelessness. Miriam’s House is repurposing its Magnolia Street building to meet the need.
Posted inCulture
Lynchburg’s creative minds converge at Old City Cemetery to bring history back to life
The oldest active municipal cemetery in Virginia runs Candlelight Tours every fall to share the tales of those buried on its grounds. This year, the program’s leaders say the show’s Black characters stand out as testaments to the power and importance of storytelling.
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Lynchburg residents can weigh in on city’s walking, biking, public transport needs at Wednesday meeting
City officials are drafting a multimodal plan that will make it easier to access food, recreation opportunities, health care facilities and other community centers without a car. They’re relying on community input to draw the maps.
