The vote ends Stephanie Reed’s tenure as mayor. The council also elected Curt Diemer as vice mayor. The vote follows two years of factional infighting among Republicans on council.
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Agenda Lynchburg: City council meets Friday to choose mayor, vice mayor
It seems likely to be a fraught decision — two years of bickering followed the council’s last battle over leadership roles.
Posted inEducation
Accreditor issues warning to University of Lynchburg over fiscal responsibility, student outcome standards
The warning is based on the findings of a spring 2024 review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which took place about two months before the university announced program cuts and layoffs.
Posted inLocal
Cardinal to add Lynchburg reporter with support from Report for America
The new reporter will start in July of 2025.
Posted inLocal
Agenda Lynchburg: City council to hold public hearing, consider Leesville Road townhome plan
Zoning decisions could allow 88 townhomes and parking at 750 Leesville Road in an area designated mostly for institutional use.
Posted inEconomy
Lynchburg nonprofit receives $1.25 million from Bezos foundation to battle homelessness
The award is almost equal to the annual budget of Miriam’s House. The nonprofit expects to use the money over the course of five years.
Posted inPolitics
With all Lynchburg votes in, Republicans secure larger majority
After Election Day, the Ward IV race remained close, with two candidates’ vote totals less than 2% apart. With all votes now counted, that gap widened slightly and incumbent Republican Chris Faraldi won reelection.
Posted inEconomy
BWXT announces $100 million deal to expand special materials production
Lynchburg-based BWX Technologies said the acquisition will enhance its ability to develop and manufacture advanced materials for commercial, military and space uses.
Posted inPolitics
Lynchburg Better Together: A shadow PAC or little-known volunteer group?
A group of volunteers with the goal of getting Democrats elected to city office in Lynchburg has gotten itself into hot water when it mistakenly included its name in the fine print on campaign signs.