The convicted murderer in a sensational Bedford case from 1985 says new evidence proves he didn’t commit the crime, but prosecutors say it’s inconclusive.
Lynchburg area
Cardinal News covers news for Lynchburg and the surrounding area.
Posted inLynchburg area
After nationwide blue wave, Democrats who won Lynchburg City Council seats say flip was about perspective, not party
No Republican incumbent was reelected, ending the body’s GOP majority.
Posted inLynchburg area
Appalachian Power asks to charge customers for nuclear reactor site development
If the request is approved, the average residential customer’s monthly bill would rise by $1.98 for a year.
Posted inLynchburg area
Democrats sweep three Lynchburg City Council seats, ending Republican majority
No Republican incumbents were reelected, according to unofficial election results Tuesday night.
Posted inNew River Valley
Opposition votes lead in Amherst, Pulaski gambling referendums
Voters in Amherst County and the town of Pulaski were asked to weigh in on parimutuel wagering. Approval would have given a green light to Rosie’s Gaming Emporium to add locations there.
Posted inLynchburg area
Food aid theft in Lynchburg drops after implementation of more secure benefit cards
The city was part of a pilot program, and the technology is now being adopted statewide.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg City Council starts process to audit top municipal employee pay and raises
Some members believe there are issues, while others do not.
Posted inPolitics
Gaming is on the ballot in Pulaski and Amherst County. Here’s how existing Rosie’s facilities are faring in Vinton and Collinsville.
Voters approved pari-mutuel wagering to make way for the current businesses more than two decades ago.
Posted inLynchburg area
Deciphering a complex race: Republicans run against Republicans in Lynchburg as Democrats hope to seize possible city council opportunity
Voters are energized, candidates say.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg registrar urges voters to double-check the return address on mailed absentee ballot applications
Absentee ballot applications sent out by mail by an unknown third party contain the incorrect return address for the Lynchburg registrar’s office.
