Increasing pay for teachers and hourly workers was one of many budget priorities discussed at a November finance committee meeting. More ideas will be gathered Tuesday before a proposed budget is presented.
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Lynchburg to gather community input as search for new police chief begins
The former police chief left his role in September to take a job in North Carolina. His replacement should be hired by February.
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Lynchburg fire chief on administrative leave while review is conducted
The city has not released any details about why Chief Greg Wormser was placed on leave. A deputy chief will take his place for now.
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Fall job fair is new Lynchburg school division strategy to hire close to 80 teachers, support staff
As school staff shortages remain a problem across the country, Lynchburg City Schools are hoping to beat the recruitment rush and meet job candidates Saturday.
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Republican wins Lynchburg treasurer’s office, leading to red sweep for all local races
The treasurer’s race was too close to call on Election Day, but provisional votes counted Wednesday gave Brian Triplett a clear lead.
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From planes to pickleball, 4 public hearings set for busy Lynchburg City Council meeting
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.
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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.
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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.
