Hobby Lobby raising its minimum wage to $17 in October
Next month, all full-time Hobby Lobby employees who earn an hourly wage will make at least $17 an hour. The company most recently raised its minimum hourly wage in 2014 to $15 for full-time hourly employees. The federally established minimum wage is currently $7.25. Virginiaโs minimum wage will become $9.50, starting May 1, 2021, and by Jan. 1, 2026, will be $15 an hour. Hobby Lobby has locations in Christiansburg, Lynchburg and Galax.
Police identified suspect they say shoplifted from Hobby Lobby in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. - UPDATEPolice have identified this suspect. Police are looking for a man they say shoplifted at the Hobby Lobby in Lynchburg earlier this month. Security footage shows a man walking out without paying for several items at the Hobby Lobby on Wards Road on Oct. 4. Lynchburg police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer L. Robinson at 434-942-7134 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900.
Chick-fil-A coming to Wards Road in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Folks in Lynchburg are talking and wondering about the new restaurant going up in the Hobby Lobby parking lot on Wards Road. Chick-fil-A, officially America's favorite fast food chain, is set to open at the location. The restaurant has taken the top spot on the American Customer Satisfaction Index for four years in a row. Chick-fil-A scored an 86 on a 100-point scale. That's one point lower than last year, but it still outpaced competitors like Panera Bread, Arby's, and Chipotle.