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Your right to know: Latest property transfers and building permits

Property transfers for Lynchburg and the surrounding counties, plus building permits for Amherst County.

 

Randolph College graduates 165 students in Mother's Day commencement

A new class of Randolph College graduates donned their academic hoods on Sunday.

 

State police ID victim in May 6 accident

A May 6 single-vehicle crash that left six injured now has claimed the life of one passenger.

 

End of Goodlatte era leaves crowded field to battle at May 19 convention

After 25 years of Bob Goodlatte representing the 6th Congressional District, eight Republican candidates will compete for the nomination next weekend to fill his seat in one of the largest district conventions in state history.

 

New court filing revisits misconduct in Bedford drug case

Misconduct by a federal prosecutor who concealed impeachment evidence about a government witness during a Bedford County drug case was “even more egregious” than disclosed in court, a Roanoke defense attorney said in a court filing.

 

State Republican chair 'alarmed' over preparations for upcoming 6th District convention

With a little over a week until the convention to nominate a Republican candidate for Congress to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, the chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia says he has become “increasingly alarmed” over the event’s…

 

Sweet Briar College celebrates graduation, survival

The shadow of the near closure of Sweet Briar College in 2015 hung over this year’s commencement as grateful graduates, alumnae, and President Meredith Woo complimented the strength of the Class of 2018 for persevering through that tumultuous time and…

 

Forest firefighters show off fire station, rescue chopper in annual open house

Dozens of families got a look at the inner workings of the Forest Volunteer Fire Department Saturday during the department’s annual open house.

 

Campbell County school counselors, psychologist share concerns over growing mental health needs in the division

Campbell County Public Schools licensed professional counselor Nicole Chalmers spends her days working one-on-one with students at Cornerstone Learning Center to address mental health needs and improve students’ behaviors to ensure success in school.

 

Sweet Briar grads reflect on near closure in 2015

AMHERST —For the Sweet Briar College Class of 2018, commencement seemed like it never would arrive.

 

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