That leaves nine candidates seeking three open seats this November.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: Local officials raise awareness of online threats in a region that’s led the charge against them for 30 years
Also in this edition, local students can get back-to-school pampering for free, and construction continues on the largest capital improvement project in Lynchburg’s history.
Posted inPolitics
5th District is only congressional district with both a Democratic and Republican primary. Here are the candidates.
On the Republican side, incumbent John McGuire faces a challenge from Melanie Lucero. On the Democratic side, former Rep. Tom Perriello faces two lesser-known candidates.
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Lynchburg Head Start under interim management after local nonprofit loses federal grant
The Lynchburg Community Action Group did not comply with federal policies needed to secure funding for another grant period, according to the Administration for Children and Families.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: Mural planned to give 12th Street corridor a makeover
Also in this edition, get updates on Framatome’s redevelopment of a former city property and mark your calendars for an upcoming bookmobile event.
Posted inLocal
Lynchburg Field Notes: Main Street reopens following years of construction
Also in this edition, get updates on Lynchburg’s new data center zoning rules, the region’s efforts to conserve water and an ongoing transportation survey that you can weigh in on.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: Advanced rehabilitation care arrives in Lynchburg as Centra modernizes
Also in this edition, learn how you can engage with Lynchburg’s Revolution-era history and use Campbell County’s new recycling service.
Posted inEducation
Extra Credit: Study says Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center generates $30 million annually for local economy
Plus: A new leader takes the helm of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation and the University of Lynchburg plans for a days-long power outage.
Posted inEconomy
Appalachian Power to hold open house on Valley Link substation plan
The utility said it plans to move the Joshua Falls substation in Campbell County. The substation would serve as one endpoint of a major electric transmission line proposal.
Posted inLocal
Lynchburg Field Notes: More than $20 million in federal funds awarded to intersection overhaul project
Also in this edition, get updates on Lynchburg’s new fire chief, emergency homeless shelters and a blighted property tracker.
