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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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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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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3 candidates seek Republican nomination for Lynchburg City Council
Voters should expect more candidate announcements and a primary to come, the city’s Republican committee chair said.
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Lynchburg warming center seeking volunteers as cold temperatures continue
The city-run overflow shelter is open overnight, and 24/7 services will continue at the Salvation Army’s main building.
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Lynchburg hires new police chief from within after conducting nationwide search
The city’s other top public safety role, fire chief, is still in flux and will be until the spring.
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Abortion zoning, redistricting resolution up for vote in Lynchburg
The zoning amendment would significantly restrict where abortion clinics can operate in the city and require them to obtain conditional-use permits. The resolution would signal to the General Assembly that Lynchburg is opposed to proposed changes in the state’s redistricting process.
