Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Virginia Redistricting
Read full article: Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Virginia RedistrictingA debate over redistricting is heating up in Virginia as voters prepare to decide the issue in a statewide referendum, but with legal challenges now trying to block the vote, the future of that question remains uncertain.
City Manager Benda Defends Against Misjunsโ Transparency Claims
Read full article: City Manager Benda Defends Against Misjunsโ Transparency ClaimsThereโs new back-and-forth between Lynchburg City Councilman Marty Misjuns and City Manager Wynter Benda, and itโs all documented in a series of letters between the two.
Lynchburg City Council reviews emergency order, zoning issues related to abortion
Read full article: Lynchburg City Council reviews emergency order, zoning issues related to abortionLynchburg City Council tackled several pressing issues during its second meeting of the year, including proposed zoning regulations for abortion clinics and the city managerโs emergency declaration. The council also postponed public hearings, which will be rescheduled for a future date.
Lynchburg zoning proposal could limit access to abortion clinics
Read full article: Lynchburg zoning proposal could limit access to abortion clinicsA new zoning proposal introduced at the Lynchburg City Council work session on October 14th is sparking debate about where abortion clinics could be allowed to operate in the city.
Faraldi Reacts to Lynchburgโs FY26 Budget Approval: โThere Are Some Winners, Some Losersโ
Read full article: Faraldi Reacts to Lynchburgโs FY26 Budget Approval: โThere Are Some Winners, Some LosersโLynchburgโs city budget for fiscal year 2026 is officially in place, totaling more than $200 million. But while the vote is in, the work isnโt over.
Cash Clash: Lynchburg City Council members argue over their own salary increase
Read full article: Cash Clash: Lynchburg City Council members argue over their own salary increaseLynchburg City Council members clash over a proposed 40% salary increase, sparking heated debate and opposition from key figures.
Lynchburg City Council censures two councilmen after they violated attorney-client privilege
Read full article: Lynchburg City Council censures two councilmen after they violated attorney-client privilegeTensions ran high at Lynchburg City Council's Special Meeting on Tuesday as they voted to censure two members.
Tensions rise over education funding battle in Lynchburg
Read full article: Tensions rise over education funding battle in LynchburgLynchburg City continues to battle over education funding as tensions rise and discussions about allocating additional state funding intensify. The community advocates for investing in students' education, while some council members debate using the extra money for tax cuts.
Lynchburg City Council member shows off laptop with bullet hole, pushing to hold city employees accountable
Read full article: Lynchburg City Council member shows off laptop with bullet hole, pushing to hold city employees accountableLynchburg City Councilman Marty Misjuns held up a laptop that had been shot by a city employee.
