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Dominion's latest 15-year forecast calls for more solar, but draws fire over demand projections

Virginia’s largest utility could increase the amount of electricity it generates from solar panels by 4,720 megawatts over the next 15 years, enough power for nearly 1.2 million homes at peak generation.

 

Campbell supervisors discuss proposed new fire crew, tax cuts

RUSTBURG — Although the Campbell County Board of Supervisors held a public budget hearing concerning the fiscal year 2019 budget Tuesday, supervisors drove the majority of the night’s discussion.

 

LCA safety program includes arming some teachers, administrators

While schools across the country are talking about it, Liberty Christian Academy is doing it — allowing teachers and administrators with concealed carry permits and special training to be armed in the classroom.

 

Moped driver injured after collision with mail truck

A man was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after colliding his moped with a United States Postal Service mail truck.

 

Case of man accused of brandishing gun near Rustburg High to go before grand jury

The case of a man accused of brandishing a gun near Rustburg High School in March will go before a Campbell County grand jury later this month.

 

Innovairre to bring 30 high-tech jobs to Bedford County

Innovairre, a company specializing in fundraising and marketing for nonprofits and agencies, announced it will bring 30 new high-tech jobs to Bedford County, according to a news release sent Tuesday.

 

Two displaced by small apartment fire

Two people were displaced Tuesday after a fire broke out at an apartment on Tenbury Drive.

 

Election day starting slow for Lynchburg

Voter turnout started out slow Tuesday in the election for Lynchburg City Council’s three at-large seats.

 

Splash pad, new playground coming to English Park

ALTAVISTA — Altavista residents have some park upgrades to look forward to next year after town council unanimously approved construction of a splash pad, new playground and mowed walking trail at English Park in a meeting this week. The updates…

 

Lynchburg Regional Airport Commission recommends one-year lease for operator

The Lynchburg Regional Airport Commission unanimously voted to recommend a one-year lease agreement renewal with the airport’s sole fixed-based operator during a special meeting Monday.

 

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