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The painted ladies waited patiently for their moment.

A sudden slip left a Lynchburg man paralyzed. What happened next may surprise you.

BEDFORD — For more than 30 years, Bedford’s downtown district has been showcased for one weekend during the annual Centerfest. Officials with the town of Bedford said that likely will not change anytime soon — even with the event’s longtime…

A first-of-its-kind festival Saturday benefited two nonprofits that serve needy children in Kenya.

A new partnership between Sweet Briar College and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts will add artists, authors and composers to the classroom experience.

An Altavista man is facing numerous charges after leading Virginia State Police on a pursuit through Campbell County on Friday morning, according to a news release from VSP.

American Legion Post 104 and Auxiliary Unit 104 will sponsor a ceremony at 11 a.m. May 28 at American Legion Post 104, 765 Oakleigh Ave., in the town of Appomattox to commemorate Memorial Day.

The clay tennis court on Pierce Street stood silent for 47 years, slowly sinking into the red dirt of the Hill City.

A lightning strike last weekend has led to higher temperatures and stifled airflow at the Amherst County Adult Detention Center.

Lynchburg’s Department of Water Resources has some tips to help residents prepare for another weekend of wet weather.