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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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School systems, public safety among central topics in legislative agenda up for Lynchburg City Council vote
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.
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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.
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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.
