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.
Lynchburg area
News from the Lynchburg area.
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inLocal
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.
Posted inLocal
Addiction treatment program to make its case for expansion at Lynchburg Planning Commission meeting
Sobrius currently operates a treatment center and a group recovery home in the Lynchburg region, where it’s been met with concerns from neighbors.
Posted inLocal
Lynchburg residents can weigh in on city’s walking, biking, public transport needs at Wednesday meeting
City officials are drafting a multimodal plan that will make it easier to access food, recreation opportunities, health care facilities and other community centers without a car. They’re relying on community input to draw the maps.
Posted inLocal
Budget adjustments up for discussion on a busy Tuesday night in Lynchburg
The city’s Department of Social Services, sheriff’s office and commonwealth’s attorney’s office could see the addition of new full-time staff members if appropriations are approved.
Posted inLocal
Lynchburg school board set to discuss future infrastructure improvements, strategic plan with city council
The meeting will be the first time new Superintendent Kristy Somerville-Midgette shares her vision with the city council.