Lynchburg City Council recently enacted a controversial zoning ordinance that defines reproductive health care services as abortion services and restricts where these clinics can operate within the city. The new law, passed after a lengthy and heated public hearing, has divided the community, with supporters saying it protects neighborhoods and families, while opponents warn it could lead to legal challenges and accuse the council of political maneuvering.

Roanoke’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday to consider two significant rezoning requests that could shape the city’s residential and healthcare landscape.