August 15, 2008

Brookville High School cheerleaders to represent Hill City in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Six Brookville High School cheerleaders are headed to the Big Apple for Thanksgiving — more specifically for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Miller Park: End-of-summer camp bash

Nearly 150 kids attended the fifth annual Lynchburg Parks & Recreation
end-of-summer camp bash at Miller Park on Friday.


August 14, 2008

New Salvation Army store to open in Lynchburg

The Salvation Army opens a new Family Store in Lynchburg today intended to more effectively serve clients and the general public.

Lynchburg City opts to refund state $486,000

City officials are grudgingly promising to surrender almost $500,000 to the state in order to preserve funding for programs ranging from law enforcement to children’s services.


August 13, 2008

Liberty’s growth shown as students prepare for orientation

Liberty University freshman Ethan Acree pulled up to his new home Wednesday morning prepared for several trips from the van to the dormitory.


August 12, 2008

Council: Local government shouldn’t pay for Va. rail expansion

Future expansion of Virginia rail should not be carried out on local government’s dime, according to Lynchburg City Council.

World Vision Korea Children’s choir performs at Lynchburg College

The World Vision Korea Children’s choir accepted an invitation to give a special performance at the school’s Snidow Chapel.

Nix to take over Lynchburg’s regional tourism program

After leaving her post as tourism director in the town of Appomattox on Friday, Beckie Nix will take the lead of the regional tourism program based in Lynchburg.

Liberty student challenges Middle East stereotype

The stereotype, as Jessica Davidson always heard it, said that all people from the Middle East hate Americans.

Former Lynchburg resident faces child pornography charges

A former Lynchburg resident facing federal child pornography charges pleaded not guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Lynchburg.

Suspect’s wife charged in slaying of Lynchburg man

The wife of a Lynchburg man arrested for murder two weeks ago is now facing a murder charge herself.


August 11, 2008

Lynchburg City Council to convene meetings on rail, environment

Lynchburg City Council is convening two meetings today, a work session at 1 p.m. and a regular business session at 7:30 p.m. Both take place at City Hall, 900 Church St. Agenda items include:

Public weighs in on Lynchburg Police Department accreditation renewal

Assessors are combing through records at the Lynchburg Police Department this week as part of the process to renew the department’s national accreditation.

Goodlatte hosts seniors conference at Lynchburg College

A seniors conference sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-6th District, attracted several people to the Lynchburg College campus Monday, along with almost 40 businesses and government agencies that cater to retirees.

Two more teens charged in April 16 robbery

Two more teens accused of participating in the April robbery and shooting of a Campbell Avenue gas station clerk have been charged in connection with another robbery a week prior.

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