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Target 7: Lynchburg gynecology office closing one year after police investigate allegations of misconduct
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A gynecology office in Lynchburg is closing its doors a year after one of its primary providers was investigated for allegations of misconduct. Lynchburg Gynecology confirmed it is closing September 27, 2024. The medical office is in the process of notifying current patients through a letter.
Gov. Youngkin announces $100K grant award to continue Launch LYH program
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Launch LYH program is coming back for a third year with the help of a $100K grant which Governor Youngkin announced will be awarded to the Downtown Lynchburg Association. The grant is coming from Community Business Launch funding for the DLA's third year running...
'Stop lying': Vice Mayor Faraldi fires back against lawsuit claims amid controversy
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The drama within the Lynchburg City Council's Republicans continues to spiral in the shadow of a newly filed lawsuit. On July 15, council members Martin Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson released what they said was evidence against the Lynchburg City Attorney. They claim the city attorney, Matt Freedman, advised Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi regarding the lawsuit he’s facing from his primary opponent Peter Alexander.
Lynchburg and Central Virginia Fall Festivals and Fun: September 2024
Fall festival season in Central Virginia starts in early September and continues into November. Many of the area's favorite fall festivals have taken place for 20 years or more. In addition, most the area's pumpkin patches and corn mazes begin fall operations in September. There may be changes to some...
Tensions escalate in Lynchburg as council members clash over primary election results and lawsuit
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Tensions rose in Lynchburg Monday as councilmen Marty Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson released recordings they claim reveal inappropriate conduct involving the city attorney. The controversy stems from the conclusion of the Peter Alexander vs. Chris Faraldi primary election for Ward Four City Councilman, which ended in...
Here's where you can escape the heat in a cooling shelter in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — As temperatures creep toward 100 degrees in Lynchburg, there are places you can go if you need to cool down. A half dozen cooling shelters are open throughout the daytime through July 17 with cold water also available. Here's a list of cooling shelters in...
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