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Rare white groundhogs spotted in Lynchburg
White groundhogs, rare members of the species, have been spotted around Lynchburg.
North Carolina man sentenced to 10 years in Lynchburg sexual assault case
A North Carolina man convicted of a sexual assault in Lynchburg after a two-day jury trial in January recently was sentenced to 10 years in prison, the city prosecutor’s office said.
Fun in the summer sun
The Brookville-Timberlake Fireman's Fair is back for a week of summer fun. Running through June 15 at Brookville Middle School, the fair features, featuring swing rides, a carousel, a Ferris wheel, and more.Ticketsare $25 and children under 10 are free.
Council approves fiscal 2025 budget for Lynchburg City Schools
Lynchburg City Council voted Tuesday night to approve the school division’s fiscal year 2025 budget, with the council’s five Republicans voting in favor of the $113.9 million spending plan and its two Democrats voting against it.
Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 13
Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.
City accuses Misjuns of witness intimidation ahead of July trial
The City of Lynchburg seeks a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against at-large Councilman Martin Misjuns in response to a social media post made by Misjuns last week that the city argued represents witness tampering in an upcoming trial.
Amherst schools pushing new cellphone policy
A new cellphone regulation will go into effect for all Amherst County’s public schools for the 2024-25 school year in which students will not be allowed to have devices with them during instructional hours.
Hazy Mountain celebrates third anniversary
Hazy Mountain Vineyards and Brewery is celebrating its third year anniversary with a summer kickoff party on Father's Day.
Youth Philanthropy Council makes decision on grants
The Nelson County High School Youth Philanthropy Council decided on the organizations who will be receiving their grants for this year.
Blue Toad Hard Cider hosts Rockfish River Rodeo
Rockfish River Rodeo Company put on a three-hour rodeo on June 1 withprofessional cowboys, bulls, barrel racing and broncos.
Amherst board backs grant match on James River footbridge idea
Amherst County officials are drafting a letter of support for a federal planning and design grant to determine the feasibility of constructing a multi-purpose footbridge from the Sara Lu Christian Trail in Madison Heights over the James River into Lynchburg’s Percival’s Island.
Nelson supervisors hear concerns over proposed fiscal 2025 budget
During the June 4 Board of Supervisors Hearing, the proposed budget was presented and Nelson County citizens got to tell the board their concerns on the budget.
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative rate increase takes effect June 12
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative members will see a rate increase on their bills to help recover the rising costs associated with providing electric service, according to an announcement from the Nelson County-based cooperative.
Charlottesville man indicted on murder in Lynchburg woman's killing
A Charlottesville man recently was indicted on first-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony in a Lynchburg woman's fatal shooting.
Lynchburg man indicted on murder, firearm charges in city cab driver's killing
A grand jury recently indicted a Lynchburg man on second-degree murder and three firearm-related charges in connection with a cab driver's Feb. 9 shooting death on a city street.
Mission House Coffee closing downtown location
In an announcement made via Facebook Live on Sunday, Tommy Clark, owner of Mission House Coffee, stated the downtown location at 722 Commerce St. will be closing its doors by the end of this month.
College Lake Dam project remains on time, within budget
Work on the College Lake dam removal project has moved into its more challenging phase as contractors will now need to deal with possible weather events as they seek to restore the lakebed, a city official told Lynchburg City Council on Tuesday.
For Love of Nature: Birds are busy building nests, raising babies
When birds are breeding, some species are much quieter than normal.
Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 12
Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.
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Amherst man arrested after school's fentanyl scare found guilty of firearm possession
An Amherst man who was arrested in December as part of an investigation into an incident where seven Central Elementary School students ingested gummies from a baggie positive or fentanyl pleaded guilty Monday to a firearm-related charge.
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'You've Got a Friend' event attracts police from across region
The “You’ve Got a Friend Foundation” and the City of Lynchburg hosted an event at City Stadium on Saturday afternoon, where officers from more than 20 law enforcement agencies across the state showed up to promote positive relationships between the public and police officers.
Former Trump cabinet secretary campaigns for John McGuire in Lynchburg
State Sen. John McGuire’s campaign for the Republican nomination in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District received a boost Saturday when former U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke visited Lynchburg to offer his support.
Lynchburg man charged after burglary, knife attack
A 30-year-old man from Lynchburg has been charged with malicious wounding and breaking and entering among other charges after police arrived to find him actively attacking a woman with a knife.
Hill City Keys celebrates 10th anniversary
The Academy Center of the Arts celebrated the 10th birthday of the Hill City Keys program, the interactive public art installation including eight painted pianos scattered among downtown.
Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 11
Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.
Mark your calendar: Upcoming events in the Lynchburg area
Because this section is free of charge, community events are subject to run based on available space. Email events to calendar@newsadvance.com.
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