There are more than 100 children on the waitlist for a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the greater Lynchburg area. While they wait, they remain largely voiceless in foster care cases, the organization’s leaders say.
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Dozens of Lynchburg’s buildings are falling apart. A newly enhanced program could help the city change that.
The city’s derelict program, which aims to rehabilitate condemned buildings, has been in operation for years but has new teeth thanks to state legislation and capital improvement funding.
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Lynchburg Humane Society builds affordable care clinic as veterinary costs rise nationwide
The clinic, which will offer flexible pricing and payment plans for wellness visits, spay and neuter surgeries and other vet care, is set to open in November 2026 and become the first of its kind in the greater Lynchburg area.
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Then & Now: Lynchburg’s Pierce Street Gateway surpasses 1,000 visitors, months before museum doors even open
The nonprofit, working to preserve Black history on Pierce Street, is in the final stages of revitalizing a 150-year-old grocery store to become its home base.
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University of Lynchburg to pilot 3-year bachelor’s degree programs
The private university’s accreditor, which approved the launch of two three-year programs, also told Lynchburg this month it will retain its warning status for another year.
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Lynchburg finance committee hears budget report in wake of leadership change and conflicting messaging about surplus
In the 2025 fiscal year, city revenues came in about 1% higher than expected — “a little closer” than city staff say they like to cut it. The city can apply several million dollars in savings to one-time purchases in its 2027 budget.
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Lynchburg metro is gaining jobs, but wages are falling, federal stats show
The same statistics also show trouble in Virginia’s two biggest metros: Job growth in Northern Virginia is flat; in Hampton Roads, jobs are falling.
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Former Rep. Tom Perriello jumps into the 5th District race amid redistricting upheaval
With his entry, one Democratic candidate exits the 5th District race. Meanwhile, former Republican Rep. Bob Good says he’s waiting to see what districts look like before deciding whether to run again.
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Abortion zoning amendment returns to Lynchburg’s agenda
Council member Marty Misjuns first proposed the zoning changes in mid-October. They’re now up for discussion at Wednesday’s planning commission meeting, where residents can comment on them for the first time.
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Lynchburg looks to fill 2 top public safety roles after fire chief retires amid external review
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.