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Campbell County enacts solar farm ordinance

After nearly two hours of discussion, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors voted this week to move forward with an ordinance developed by the planning commission to regulate solar farms, three of which have been proposed for development within the…

 

Jury finds man guilty of malicious wounding in 2014 Toppers shooting

After four years and two mistrials, a third trial this week put a 2014 city shooting case to rest with the conviction and sentencing of Adrian Gray.

 

Lynchburg Planning Commission recommends approval for new arena at LU

Liberty University’s plan for opening a new athletic arena is one step closer to becoming a reality.

 

Teen gets two years for role in gun store break-ins

RUSTBURG — A 15-year-old from Lynchburg was sentenced to two years of incarceration for his role in breaking into a gun store and stealing firearms last summer.

 

City Council approves bond funds for several major projects

Several major improvement projects in Lynchburg, including nine Lynchburg City Schools roof replacements, sewer upgrades, and designs for the U.S. 221 and U.S. 501 intersection improvements, are on track for funding. On Tuesday, City Council unanimously approved the issuance of…

 

City bans future billboards near John Lynch, Carter Glass memorial bridges

The city of Lynchburg now prohibits construction of new billboards within a quarter mile of the John Lynch Memorial Bridge and Carter Glass Memorial Bridge after City Council unanimously voted to amend the city zoning ordinance in a Tuesday meeting.

 

Weather Journal: 'Wedge' pattern interrupts summer heat

So, do you like it when we trade 80s and 90s temperatures for a couple of days of cloudy, cool and damp weather, or would you just prefer we keep the sunshine, even if means hot, sticky afternoons and an…

 

Some storms this PM; hotter days ahead

The cool, damp wedge has broken as expected today, but there is plenty of moisture left behind in the air even if it is sunny and warmer. An approaching cold front, plus the daytime heating and terrain effects, will trigger…

 

Campbell County students learn landscaping skills through short course

When Landon Barber was 14, he started a business mowing lawns for neighbors and others in his community.

 

Sears Hometown Store on Fort Avenue to close

Sears Hometown store on Fort Avenue will close this summer.

 

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