August 05, 2008
Armed robberies shake up city
Twice in the past two weeks, people have been robbed at gunpoint in Lynchburg.
City to Gillette: Pay raise required
Lynchburg’s individual city councilors cannot waive their tax-funded paychecks, even when they’re inclined to pass on the money, according to a determination from staff.
Lynchburg taps James River for water
Increased demand and a lowering Pedlar Reservoir are why Lynchburg has started tapping the James River for water, weeks earlier than usual.
August 04, 2008
Suspicious package blocks part of Coffee Road
Lynchburg Police responded Monday night to a call about a suspicious package at the intersection of Boonsboro and Coffee roads.
Lynchburg College aid program targets special ed teachers
Lynchburg College is looking for up to 12 Virginia teachers who would receive a more than 90 percent discount while earning an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education.
Child care worker accused of abuse
Two weeks after placing her baby in home-based child care, Lakisha Dickerson got a worrisome phone call.
Drive-by shooting of teens leads to call to action
Ministers, police officers and neighbors all gathered at the site of a recent drive-by shooting Monday to highlight the need for community action against violence.
August 03, 2008
Traffic stop turned violent, police say
A Lynchburg police officer was injured after police say a driver assaulted him during a traffic stop Saturday night.
July 31, 2008
Fewer see full benefit from city tax relief program
The number of elderly and disabled homeowners receiving full tax relief in Lynchburg has dropped by triple digits over the past four years.
City makes another payment to cover Bluffwalk
The developers of Lynchburg’s Bluffwalk Center could not come up with the cash for this summer’s payment on a federal loan, leaving the city to cover a $250,000 installment for the second time in two years.
July 30, 2008
Gilmore stops in Hill City
Republican Jim Gilmore brought his Senate campaign to Lynchburg on Wednesday for the third time this summer, telling a small gathering in a Wards Road restaurant he’s confident of victory in November against Democrat Mark Warner.
Vandals may end skate park’s run
The new Amazement Square skate park, the only facility of its kind in Lynchburg, may not survive to see its first birthday.
July 29, 2008
U.S. 460 improvements in city on table
The state is reopening discussion on possible upgrades to U.S. 460 in Lynchburg.
Two fires keep Lynchburg Fire Department busy
Two structure fires that started within 15 minutes of each other kept the Lynchburg Fire Department’s hands full Tuesday evening.
Lynchburg man charged in fatal stabbing
A violent night in Lynchburg left one man dead and two teenagers recovering from gunshot wounds.
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