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Changes in Real Estate Assessment Notices Mailed
As a requirement of Virginia State Code §58.1-3290, 3291 and 3292, the City of Lynchburg’s Assessor’s Office has mailed the 2024 Changes in Real Estate Assessment notices which reflect changes due to renovations, building permits for additions, renovations or new construction, and for subdivisions and rezoning. Only those affected will receive this notice.
McEwen '27 and Gyscek Sweep Men's Golf VaSID Major Awards
LEXINGTON, Va. - Washington and Lee University's Jonathan McEwen '27 and Thomas R. Wall, IV '80 Head Men's Golf Coach Pete Gyscek garnered top honors from the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) in the College Division Men's Golf All-State Teams. McEwen, a standout First-Year from Portsmouth, Va., was named both Rookie and Player of the Year, while Gyscek was recognized as Coach of the Year.
Restaurant Inspections July 9 -15
According to the Central Virginia Health District website, thirty-two food establishment inspections were conducted from July 9 - July 15. Twenty-one were typical inspections, four were follow-up inspections, one was pre-opening and six were Other. Four establishments had 0 violations observed. Eight had one violation. The remaining nine ranged from...
Gini Simmons: Training and Equipping the Sandwich Generation
VIRGINIA “GINI” Simmons grew up in Goode and graduated from Jefferson Forest High School. If those words were the sum of her story, her life could be considered typical for the Lynchburg area — but Gini’s life is far more unique. Gini’s father is British, and...
Lynchburg Commonwealth attorney appeals bond in Main Street manslaughter case
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg man will stay behind bars Monday night even after a judge granted him bond. The Lynchburg Commonwealth Attorney's office appealed a judge's decision to grant a $25,000 bond to Travon Brunson. He is charged with shooting two people, leaving one dead on Main...
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
James Coleman: Devoted and Committed to Public Education
“PEOPLE DO better when they know better.” Those words come from Bishop James Coleman, a man who sees his roles in ministry and education as dual means to achieve the same goal. He wants to see the children of Lynchburg become better people, students, and citizens. Coleman serves as...
Hopkinson-Wood Headlines VaSID Women's Golf Selections
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced their 2023-24 College Division All-State women's golf teams, with Washington and Lee earning five honors, including first-year head coach Jane Hopkinson-Wood being named VaSID Coach of the Year. Hopkinson-Wood led the Generals to their sixth consecutive conference championship and secured...
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