The search for a new police chief started in September when that department’s leader moved to a new job. Now the city’s other top public safety position, the fire chief, is vacant, too.
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Lynchburg Public Library moves books, programs ahead of renovation, takes stock of 60 years of memories
When it opened in 1966, it became the city’s first library “to serve all citizens” in an ongoing integration effort. Decades later, staff are living by the same slogan to help the library meet the new needs of 21st-century patrons.
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Budget season begins again with Lynchburg City School Board’s first public hearing for 2027 funding priorities
Increasing pay for teachers and hourly workers was one of many budget priorities discussed at a November finance committee meeting. More ideas will be gathered Tuesday before a proposed budget is presented.
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Lynchburg to gather community input as search for new police chief begins
The former police chief left his role in September to take a job in North Carolina. His replacement should be hired by February.
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Lynchburg fire chief on administrative leave while review is conducted
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.
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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.
