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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Lynchburg registrar says more than 1,000 votes remain uncounted; could swing treasurer’s race
Republican incumbents walked away with four Hill City races Tuesday night, but the treasurer’s race remains neck-and-neck and likely won’t be decided until next week.
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Lynchburg reelects Republican incumbents for state delegate, constitutional offices
The only race without an incumbent on the ballot — the race for the treasurer’s office — was too close to call Tuesday night.
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What’s at stake in raw milk debate? Virginia case spotlights personal choice, public health
A recent court case involving raw milk and a small Campbell County farm illustrates a tension between “food freedom” and government regulation.
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Police arrested a Forest man Tuesday on the charge of making a threat of death or bodily injury against Del. Wendell Walker
The arraignment is set for Nov. 12. Lynchburg delegate becomes third state legislator to receive death threats this election cycle.
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For a second time, judge dismisses Lynchburg candidate’s suit over name error on ballot
Chris White’s initial suit, which asked for $900,000 in damages and the deletion of votes already cast, was dismissed on Oct. 22. An amended petition was dismissed Tuesday for a combination of procedural errors and lack of merit.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.