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Portions of U.S. 29 remain closed after tractor-trailer burns following crash

An early morning wreck caused a fire that destroyed a tractor-trailer in the south lanes of U.S. 29 on Friday.

 

Bedford County School Board adopts 2018-19 budget

The Bedford County School Board on Thursday approved the school system’s 2018-19 fiscal year budget, which includes $2.1 million in pay increases for school employees.

 

Couple displaced after Huddleston blaze

A Huddleston couple was displaced and their pet dog was killed after a fire tore through their home on Amos Bridge Road on Thursday, authorities said.

 

In a final tribute, hearse carrying Pittsylvania prosecutor pauses for 27 seconds in front of courthouse

CHATHAM — Friends and co-workers of Chad Michael Atchison recalled him as an energetic young Pittsylvania County prosecutor with a mischievous sense of humor and a bright future ahead of him.

 

Miss Virginia event to draw participants, family, spectators this month

With Miss Virginia moving to Lynchburg this month, organizers expect $1 million to come with it.

 

Amhers officers honored for 'composure,' bravery in shooting incident

AMHERST — For the first time, the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office awarded a Purple Heart, Medal of Valor and Distinguished Service Medal on Thursday to two deputies involved in a shooting last fall that resulted in the wounding of a…

 

Amherst Town Council approves purchase of land for new town park

AMHERST — The town of Amherst is on track to start forming its first recreational park on seven acres near Amherst County High School following unanimous approval from town council Wednesday.

 

R.S. Payne Elementary School provides summer theater camp for students

R.S. Payne Elementary School’s one-week summer theater camp is a bittersweet experience for some of the school’s sixth-graders as they head off to different middle schools come fall.

 

New restaurant, 40 and older club to open next week on Fort Avenue

The latest restaurant venture on Fort Avenue is set to open next week.

 

City man injured in June 1 crash dies

A Lynchburg man injured in a June 1 crash that killed a Rustburg woman succumbed to his injuries and died Monday, according to an obituary.

 

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