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Lynchburg City Council seeks volunteers for School Board openings
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Friday, Lynchburg City Council called for residents interested in serving on the Lynchburg City School Board to volunteer their time. You can find the online application here. A printable version of the application is also available on the website or can be mailed or emailed upon request. Candidates with a current application on file don't need to apply again.
Single-A Carolina League Glance
Augusta 2, Myrtle Beach 0, top of 2, 1st game, 4 p.m. Lynchburg at Down East, 5 p.m. Fredericksburg at Charleston, 6:05 p.m. Salem at Columbia, 6:05 p.m. Delmarva at Kannapolis, 7 p.m. Carolina at Fayetteville, 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games. Lynchburg at Down East, 1 p.m. Delmarva at Kannapolis,...
Lynchburg Peacemakers host Peace Week
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg Peacemakers are hosting a Peace Week from Friday, May 10, to Sunday, May 12. Friday kicks off with a community job and resource fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 12th Street and Pierce Street in Lynchburg. The Peacemakers expect over 20 employers,...
Civil Rights Activist Demands Probe into Liberty University’s Treatment of African American Student
Civil rights activist Essie Berry is calling for a comprehensive state and federal investigation into Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, over allegations of discriminatory practices against African American student Alexis Reason. In a press release first published by Black News, Berry singled out the university’s President Dr. Dondi E. Costin,...
Chalk and Walk set to educate Lynchburg community about mental health
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, Horizon Behavioral Health is partnering with local organizations to educate the Lynchburg community about mental health and wellness. Horizon, the Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition (SPAC) and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Gamma Iota Omega chapter is hosting a...
‘ohDEER’ pest control franchise opens location in Lynchburg
A franchise of ohDEER, a provider of environmentally friendly solutions for deer, tick, and mosquito control has opened a location in Lynchburg. ohDEER of Central Virginia is owned by Josh Hafner and Wes Davis. The friends, who have backgrounds in the home services industry, sought a joint business opportunity and identified a community need for a natural solution to protect families in their backyards from deer, ticks, and mosquitoes.
Lynchburg Peacemakers host first ‘Peace Week’
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The goal is to uplift the community and reduce crime in Lynchburg. It’s a why a group is organizing community action events to make sure people come together civilly. Lynchburg’s Peacemakers is hosting “Peace Week.”. Events include a job fair for everyone including...
Hillcats blank Down East, score late for 2-0 road win
KINSTON, NC (WSET — The Lynchburg Hillcats had the pitching to go the distance on Friday night. The bats finally did their part in the late innings. Lynchburg pitching struck out 10 batters, baffling Down East all night, en route to a 2-0 win. Lynchburg (18-13) got solid efforts...
Planning to vote early in Lynchburg? Here's what you need to know
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Are you planning to head out to the polls in Lynchburg to vote early ahead of the June 18 dual primary? There are a few things the Registrar's Office wants you to know. Early voting is currently underway and will be open for more than...
Five E.C. Glass football players signed NLI
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Hill City was the place on Monday as five E.C. Glass football players in front of family, friends, and coaches signed their national letters of intent to play football this fall. Two-time Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz player of the week in linebacker and running...
'Feels like coming home:' Centra welcomes new Executive Vice President Chris Thomson
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Tuesday Centra made the announcement that they have a new Executive Vice President, but it's actually not his first time in the area. Dr. Chris Thomson is coming back to Centra's leadership team after a hiatus from Central Virginia to work in hospitals in Colorado and Maine. He worked in Lynchburg healthcare for 22 years both at Centra and Lynchburg Emergency Physicians. Those years of experience led up to his role as Centra's Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. That's when he left the area to grow his expertise at Centura Health in Colorado and MaineHealth.
James River Association plans pontoon boat cruises on the river
The James River Association has announced a series of new guided river trips as part of its “Connect with the James” program. The trips are planned in the Metro Richmond region as well as in the Lynchburg and Williamsburg areas and are open to the public. In the...
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