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Settlement reached between Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Nearly four years after stepping down as the fourth president of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell, Jr. and the Board of Trustees of the University announced Friday they have reached a global resolution agreement settling all outstanding disputes in both legal and personal matters. Liberty University...
Central Virginia Farm Day to be held Aug. 3 in Appomattox
APPOMATTOX, Va. — Please plan to attend the Central Virginia Farm Day scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Appomattox Farmer’s Market located at 180 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox. This event is brought to you by Virginia Cooperative Extension in partnership with the...
Home2 Suites Hotel opens in Campbell County with a focus on veteran services
Lynchburg, Va. (WSET) — A new hotel is now open in Campbell County. Home2 Suites, located at 542 Simons Run, provides over 80 rooms with brand-new accommodations. There is also a saltwater pool and gym for guests to use. Brian Knopp, the regional director of sales, said he is...
Silent Witnesses marks Lynchburg's slavery sites with informative plaques
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Silent Witnesses, a Lynchburg non-profit, installed markers Friday at sites linked to slavery right here in Lynchburg. The plaques detail each location's connection to the urban slavery that made the city rich, including auction houses and factories. The first plaque was installed where the city's...
Tree destroys side of home in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Tuesday night's quick-moving storms packed a punch. A tree slammed into the side of a home in the 6400 block on Pawnee Drive. The owner told us the tree was hit by lightning last Wednesday, so she was in the process of having it removed. Now...
Lynchburg Museum celebrates 50th anniversary of Virginia 10 Miler with new exhibit
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Museum has a new exhibit opening soon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Virginia 10 Miler. The exhibit, titled "500 Miles: Fifty Years of Running the Virginia 10 Miler," will open for First Fridays on August 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Lynchburg business owners, locals optimistic amid Main Street construction
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Despite the construction on Main Street in Lynchburg, it’s business as usual for Mary Brockman on Friday. She opened Enchanted Antiques 26 years ago. Over the decades, she’s seen the revival of downtown firsthand. “I’m thrilled to be down here,” said Brockman.
The Transformation of 409 Fifth Street in Downtown Lynchburg
Lynchburg‘s Fifth Street District was once the center of commerce for the city’s African-American community. In 2012, it formally became a National Historic District, undoubtedly worthy of preservation. Contributing to that designation, the building at 409 Fifth Street was originally constructed in 1936 to house the Moser Furniture Company and featured a charming colonial-style building in the front with a two-story warehouse at its rear.
Lynchburg City School Board votes to build new Sandusky Elementary; striking decision from nearly a year ago
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The up-and-down rollercoaster continues for parents at Sandusky and T.C. Miller elementary schools as they’re now being told their schools will remain open and off the chopping block. In a 7-2 vote, the Lynchburg City School Board decided that T.C. Miller and Sandusky elementary schools...
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA TO HOST HILL CITY SLIDE IN DOWNTOWN LYNCHBURG IN ONE MONTH
In one month’s time, United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV) will be having their Hill City Slide event. The event will take place on August 24th and 25th. UWCV, partnered with the company Urban Slide, will transform Church Street between 12th Street and Washington Street into a 700 foot water slide. Ticket holders will have a 2 hour time slot where they can slide as many times as they wish. All proceeds from this event will go towards the mission of UWCV and their 25 partner agencies.
Lynchburg to see multiple road closures for maintenance and repairs over the next week
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Attention Lynchburg drivers! The Department of Public Works has announced several temporary lane closures, with one beginning as early as Friday. The temporary lane closure in the area of 2200 Poplar Street has been rescheduled from Thursday, July 25, to Friday, July 26. The closure...
Healthwatch: UVA opening up allergy clinic in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Better access to needed healthcare services in the region is coming soon as UVA Health is opening an asthma, allergy, immunology clinic in Lynchburg, we’re told. A board-certified allergist with the clinic said due to the number of patients they see from the region they...
Temporary lane closures on portions of Poplar Street and Odd Fellows Road
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Department of Public Works said there will be temporary lane closures on portions of Poplar Street and Odd Fellows Road. On Thursday from 8:30 a.m., through 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, a temporary lane closure will occur in the vicinity of 2200 Poplar Street to accommodate maintenance work by Columbia Gas, according to the Department of Public Works.
Altavista officials named to Central Virginia Planning Commission
Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) has elected new officers to serve for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, effective July 01, 2024. Reggie Bennett, Vice-Mayor of Altavista, has been elected Chairman; Drew Wade, Amherst County Board of Supervisors Chairman, as Vice-Chairman; and Gary Shanaberger, Altavista Town Manager, as Treasurer. From Right...
Lynchburg Downtown Renewal Project begins fourth phase
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Construction began on the fourth phase of the City of Lynchburg’s Downtown Renewal project on July 22, which will affect several blocks of Main Street. The renewal campaign began in 2016 and this phase is expected to continue through 2026 in efforts to update...
Lynchburg school board reverses closure decision, plans to rebuild Sandusky Elementary; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin names Scalia daughter to Board of Education. Swimming advisory expanded at Lake Anna after more harmful algae discovered. Bedford County seeks disaster declaration due to severe drought. The post Lynchburg school board reverses closure decision, plans to rebuild Sandusky Elementary; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Recycling expands into Evington, Altavista, and Rustburg communities
The Department of Public Works is excited to announce that Campbell County has expanded its recycling efforts into the Evington, Altavista and Rustburg (Three Forks) Communities. There are now dedicated recycling containers for paper, plastic and carboard at each of these convenience centers. These containers are considered "commingled" meaning, these...
City council to decide funding for costly Sandusky school project
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The plan to close two elementary schools in Lynchburg is changing, but it comes at a hefty price. School leaders now want to keep T.C. Miller and Sandusky elementary schools open, and rebuild Sandusky. The decision came Tuesday after hours of back and forth. LCS...
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