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September 02, 2008
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
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
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
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 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.