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September 02, 2008

Peter Rose charges sent to grand jury
Peter Rose charges sent to grand jury

Investigators say Rose sold marijuana twice on school property to an undercover officer.

Amherst Co. leaders seek quiet with proposed noise ordinance

Amherst County officials are set to hear the first reading of a proposed ordinance today that could give deputies more leeway in enforcing noise violations

Capt. Cindy Caldwell’s rise in Campbell County has broken glass ceiling
Capt. Cindy Caldwell’s rise in Campbell County has broken glass ceiling

A defining moment in Capt. Cindy Caldwell’s career happened on the railing of a highway bridge

E.C. Glass graduate enjoying clerkship with U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Until the time he headed off to college Andrew Oldham’s future career of choice always involved medicine

E.C. Glass foundation paying for faculty leaders

The E.C. Glass Foundation wants to help teachers get what they need to pursue leadership, and the foundation wants to do it while celebrating the tenure of a Glass legacy — Susan Morrison

New veterans clinic set to open in Lynchburg
New veterans clinic set to open in Lynchburg

A new veterans clinic is set to open today in Lynchburg.


September 01, 2008

Local theater to hold auditions for play

Renaissance Theater will hold open auditions for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” next week.

Fire burns Bedford Co. home

The fire started in the kitchen area, he said, though no cause has been determined. 


August 29, 2008

Lynchburg astronaut returning home to have football jersey retired
Lynchburg astronaut returning home to have football jersey retired

Famous Hill City astronaut and Heritage High School alum Leland Melvin will be back in his hometown next week — and at the Heritage-E.C. Glass football game

Tutoring time may help SOL studies at Heritage high school

Students who headed back to Heritage High School this week may have noticed a change or two in their daily routine


August 28, 2008

Graham Packaging to expand facility in Altavista

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Graham Packaging Company, L.P., a global leader in the design, sale and manufacture of custom blow-molded plastic containers, will invest $12.07 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the Town of Altavista in Campbell County, creating 10 jobs

Former Madison Heights school could see new life with new owner

A California man who has purchased several historic buildings in Lynchburg now is interested in reviving a former school building in Madison Heights

LU hosts national conference on police ethics

Law enforcement officers face ethical decisions on matters of life and death as a part of their job.

One woman tries to tackle the state’s drug problem all by herself

We hear it all the time, in political speeches, graduation speeches and sermons: One person can make a difference.  Sometimes, it even turns out to be true. Meet Danielle Copeland.

Power restored in Bedford after transformer is knocked out

Appalachian Power says a transformer on Route 460 in Bedford was knocked out early Thursday morning.


August 27, 2008

New Lynchburg program takes a hands-on approach to pre-K

Community collaboration has brought an inclusive pre-K environment with both developmentally delayed and typically developing children to Presbyterian Homes & Family Services

Lynchburg’s National College training workers to fill IT gap

Two new degree and diploma programs offered at the Lynchburg campus of National College aim to fill a local need for workers in information technology

Campbell County’s sheriff’s office meets standards

For the second time, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has been reaccredited through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission


August 26, 2008

Amherst probes its water supply

Amherst County officials began planning to increase the county’s water supply availability just after a drought in 1999

Lynchburg College gets students ready for class

The school’s annual Summer Transition Program helps incoming students get to know one another and learn how to succeed in college life. 

Campbell Co.’s teachers program on track

The Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow program is geared toward helping school divisions develop their own teachers

Construction will close part of 9th Street in Lynchburg

Stairwell construction at Lynchburg’s midtown parking deck will close a portion of Ninth Street


August 25, 2008

Back to school: What’s new in Lynchburg region
Back to school: What’s new in Lynchburg region

Back-to-school starts today for many local public schools. Here’s a quick look at what’s new.

Will McCain give Lynchburg another day in the spotlight?

Sen. Barack Obama’s unexpected visit marked the first time in almost 50 years Lynchburg has been noticed by a national Democratic candidate

What to expect as your child starts school

Back-to-school starts today for most area public schools. Here’s a quick look at what’s new.


August 24, 2008

Freshmen teachers replace an experienced crew in Lynchburg schools

Area school districts, including Lynchburg, were confronted with a significant loss last year — veteran teachers turned retirees.

New medical records released in case of man who died in deputies custody

A man who died while in the custody of Amherst County Sheriff’s deputies in 2005 was acquitted by reason of insanity in a 1997 Richmond homicide and committed to a state mental hospital, newly released records show

Love Walk III planned in Lynchburg

Leaders from Churches United for Service have no plans to slack off in their efforts to diminish violence in Lynchburg


August 23, 2008

Brush fire near Lynchburg causes road closures

The fire is now out

Big-box proposal goes to Lynchburg City Council

If approved, the big-box ordinance will allow the city to exercise greater oversight over future large-scale commercial development. 

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