Sterling Wilder
- Dominion unveils route changes for Valley Link Transmission line
The proposed Valley Link Transmission Line's Route 2 option with variations, which Dominion Energy has shared with nine Virginia counties that the line could cross, if approved.
- More Than a Dozen Southwest and Southside Schools Win State Construction Grants
The Board of Education approved more than $132 million for 34 projects statewide, including 16 in Southwest and Southside.
- Lynchburg City Council returns from its summer break to discuss the budget and meeting rules
The Lynchburg City Council will return from its seven-week break for a Tuesday work session and a general meeting.
- Wendell Walker House Bill 1029 Proposes Temporary Sealing of Criminal Complaints
House Bill 1029, introduced by Delegate Wendell Walker, would amend Virginia law to provide for the temporary sealing of complaints involving criminal warrants, summonses and capiases.
- Lynchburg Transit Board to Vote on Suspending Sunday Service
At their monthly meeting, the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company board of directors will decide on Wednesday whether or not to suspend Sunday service due to a shortage of drivers.
- Valley Link Transmission Line Threatens Generational Farm in Orange County
Michael Carter Jr.
- Lynchburg Expands Child Protective Services with Kinship Care and Substance Use Experts
Five new positions in Lynchburg’s human services department aim to keep children out of the foster care system and provide more support to families already in it.
- Need for Volunteer Fire Fighters
This post was originally published on this site.This post was originally published on this site. Walt Bailey, Phenix Fire chief, is encouraging residents to volunteer with their local fire departments and EMS services. Rural communities in the region are struggling to keep enough personnel on hand to respond to emergency situations. Bailey, who has more […]
- Spanberger signs sweeping gun legislation reshaping Virginia’s firearm laws
Gun safety advocates at a Moms Demand Actions rally in Richmond. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury) Just hours before a midnight deadline, Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday submitted a series of amendments to high-profile gun legislation passed by the General Assembly last month, while also signing several related measures into law. Taken together, the changes […]
- Republican wins Lynchburg Treasurer’s Office, leading to a red sweep in all local elections
According to the Virginia Department of Elections, Republican Brian Triplett won a close race for Lynchburg Treasurer.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Delta Star Inc. Expands Lynchburg Manufacturing Facility
For Immediate Release: April 17, 2025 Contacts: Office of the Governor:Peter Finocchio, Peter.