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Motorists may encounter delays on South Amherst Highway between Lynchburg and Miller Lane beginning June 26 when roadside maintenance operations take place, weather permitting, according to a news release from the Virginia Department of Transportation.

A partnership between Liberty University and the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has introduced 54 cadets to campus for private flight instruction through LU.

A fire that tore through a James Crossing Apartments building on Saturday was accidentally sparked by children playing with lighters, according to the Lynchburg Fire Marshal’s Office.

We have one more really hot afternoon left before the heat dwindles, but not the humidity.

The Virginia Department of Health recently approved the town of Hurt’s drinking water after one of 10 samples taken in September showed lead levels above federal guidelines.

With end-of-year funds, the Campbell County School Board approved a one-time, $600 bonus for full-time employees and a one-time, $300 bonus for part-time employees.

The skies over Lynchburg were a little less crowded over the weekend and into Monday after the cancellation of more than a dozen American Airlines flights.

FOREST — The Bedford County School Board is moving forward with plans for the expansion of Forest Middle School by authorizing division staff to enter into contract negotiations with an architectural firm to design the facility’s upgrade.

The Lynchburg Amateur Radio Club will participate in Field Day at Izaak Walton Park in Amherst from 2 p.m. June 23 to 2 p.m. June 24 using the club call sign K4CQ. The worldwide ham radio event is held the…

Altus Chocolate located on Main Street in downtown Lynchburg has announced it will close this week.