Police and about 50 community activists agreed Saturday that more civic engagement is needed from the citizens of Lynchburg.
Police, Activists Call For Greater Civic Engagement In Lynchburg
awalter@newsadvance.com(Ashlie Walter), The News & Advance
Sat, 12/20/2014 - 7:45pm
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