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Wreck delays Wards Road traffic south of Lynchburg

A vehicle wreck is delaying traffic on Wards Road south of Lynchburg.

 

Lynda Woodruff remembered for integrating LCS, blazing trail for black physical therapists

In a memorial service that combined the trappings of a traditional Episcopalian liturgy and the rousing sounds of gospel music that brought audience members to their feet, the life of civil rights pioneer and decorated physical therapist Lynda Woodruff was…

 

New museum exhibit in Appomattox explores Civil War's effects on ordinary locals

History is more than statistics — it also is about bringing to life the everyday moments lost to time. The American Civil War Museum in Appomattox aims to unearth unknown regional war stories with the introduction of its newest exhibit,…

 

Owners beefing up Wyndhurst sandwich shop

In the next two weeks, the Wyndhurst sandwich shop City Place Food & Co. owners will reopen as The Cutting Board, a lunchtime destination for sandwiches and salads.

 

As Virginia pipeline battles continue, Northam reappoints head of state environmental agency

Gov. Ralph Northam will reappoint David K. Paylor as director as of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the state agency at the center of the impassioned debate over the state's handling of a pair of natural-gas pipeline projects.

 

Lynchburg seeks public input on paid parking downtown

A public meeting to gather input on paid parking downtown will be held at 4 p.m. April 12 at the Glass House, 1019 Jefferson Street, according to a news release from the city of Lynchburg.

 

Man arrested after woman shot in Appomattox County

A Concord man was arrested after a woman was shot Saturday at an Appomattox County home, authorities said.

 

Your right to know: Latest property transfers and building permits

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

 

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