The temporary reduction of weekend service is being considered because about 20% of the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company’s bus driver positions are vacant.
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Judge set to rule Monday in Lynchburg redistricting case
The city is seeking “judicial clarification” of its legal duties surrounding the referendum, its filing said.
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Lynchburg council votes to go to court over redistricting referendum
The council member who introduced the measure said the resolution “seeks judicial clarity.”
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Lynchburg scraps resolution to stop early voting on referendum in favor of ‘proactive’ plan to be discussed Tuesday
The new resolution would ask for a declaratory judgment from the Lynchburg Circuit Court on the referendum, rather than order the city registrar to halt early voting on the redistricting referendum, as was proposed in the initial resolution.
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Patrick County votes to block registrar from holding election until court rules on legality of redistricting; Lynchburg sets similar vote
They are part of a movement inspired by former Virginia Beach Del. Tim Anderson to force a Supreme Court ruling. Early voting is scheduled to begin March 6.
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CASA seeks to secure first state funding increase since 2008 amid rising demand for services
The organization, which provides volunteer advocates for children navigating the foster care system, has a budget amendment on the table in Richmond that would more than double the funds it receives from the state.
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Abortion opponents pack Lynchburg council meeting for vote on zoning change
The amendment, which restricts where abortion providers can locate in the city, passed 4-2 after four hours of public comment.
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Lynchburg seeks new life for a century-old hospital that holds a ‘precious’ place in community memories
Generations of babies have been born and countless patients treated at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Now that Centra Health is moving its services elsewhere, the community has a chance to help shape the future of the campus.
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Agenda Lynchburg: City council to discuss Second Amendment sanctuary resolution, abortion zoning ordinance this week
The city council will meet on Tuesday and Thursday to move through its regularly scheduled agenda and make up three public hearings, rescheduled due to last month’s winter storm.
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Saturday meeting: White Rock school moves ahead by looking back
The city is revamping an empty elementary school to become a community center. Officials will share next steps for the historic nomination process, and how it can expand the project’s budget, at a public meeting.
