Also in this edition, learn about Framatome’s new health center and Peaks View Park’s new lighting system.
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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Candidate drops out of Lynchburg City Council race
That leaves nine candidates seeking three open seats this November.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: Local officials raise awareness of online threats in a region that’s led the charge against them for 30 years
Also in this edition, local students can get back-to-school pampering for free, and construction continues on the largest capital improvement project in Lynchburg’s history.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg Head Start under interim management after local nonprofit loses federal grant
The Lynchburg Community Action Group did not comply with federal policies needed to secure funding for another grant period, according to the Administration for Children and Families.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg Field Notes: Mural planned to give 12th Street corridor a makeover
Also in this edition, get updates on Framatome’s redevelopment of a former city property and mark your calendars for an upcoming bookmobile event.
Posted inLocal
Lynchburg Field Notes: Main Street reopens following years of construction
Also in this edition, get updates on Lynchburg’s new data center zoning rules, the region’s efforts to conserve water and an ongoing transportation survey that you can weigh in on.
Posted inPolitics
Judge dismisses challenge to reproductive rights amendment
An attorney with the Liberty Counsel said he will appeal the Campbell County judge’s ruling.
Posted inLocal
Lynchburg Field Notes: Advanced rehabilitation care arrives in Lynchburg as Centra modernizes
Also in this edition, learn how you can engage with Lynchburg’s Revolution-era history and use Campbell County’s new recycling service.
Posted inLocal
Lynchburg Field Notes: More than $20 million in federal funds awarded to intersection overhaul project
Also in this edition, get updates on Lynchburg’s new fire chief, emergency homeless shelters and a blighted property tracker.
Posted inLocal
Lynchburg Field Notes: City council names new school board members
Other appointments available on various city boards this summer. Learn how to apply, and get updates on water line tests and an ongoing economic development survey, in this news roundup.
