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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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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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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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.
Posted inEconomy
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inCulture
Filmmakers explore worldwide artistry right at home during Lynchburg Film Festival
The festival, in its second year in the Hill City, provides the community connections and the big screen that local filmmakers need to fine tune their craft.
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Judge dismisses suit by Lynchburg candidate whose first name on ballot was listed as ‘Christopher’ rather than ‘Chris’
White sought more than $900,000 in damages and asked for voting to be stopped until the ballots were corrected and previously submitted votes were scrapped and redone.
Posted inOpinion
Wittman and McGuire got almost the same vote last year, but Democrats are only targeting Wittman in 2026. Here’s why.
The 1st Congressional District has more metro areas where Democrats might find votes; the 5th is too rural to help Democratic prospects.
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In Virginia’s ongoing abortion debate, zoning ordinances remain a central strategy. The discussion comes to Lynchburg on Tuesday
Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, Virginia cities and counties are still pulling the levers of local law to keep clinics off their land. Legal experts question if such stances have staying power.