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Nelson County man wanted in burglaries arrested after chase, authorities say

A Roseland man who authorities have said is wanted in connection with a string of burglaries in Central Virginia was arrested early Wednesday in Nelson County.

 

Futures of Bedford's happycoffee, Tap 102 unclear after closing

Happycoffee and Tap 102 in Bedford have closed, and whether they will reopen remains to be seen.

 

Stuarts Draft man guilty of racketeering; prosecutor says case marks Nelson's largest meth bust (copy)

A Stuarts Draft man is facing 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty in Nelson County to one count of racketeering and two felony drug charges in a case linked to a Mexican cartel that netted more than…

 

Appalachian Power warns customers of new twist on old phone scam

Appalachian Power Co. is warning customers of a new phone scam that demands them to make an immediate payment or have their service disconnected. In some cases, customers have been asked to pay in person.

 

Toys R Us hopes to begin liquidation sales at stores on Thursday

Bankrupt retailer Toys R Us wants to begin going-out-of-business sales Thursday, company representatives said in a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Richmond on Tuesday.

 

Officials urge morning drivers to use caution after overnight snow, sleet

Officials are urging drivers to use caution this morning after rain, snow and sleet fell overnight across most of Virginia.

 

Lynchburg City Schools requests more funding from City Council

On Tuesday afternoon, public education funding took center stage at City Hall as Lynchburg City Schools Interim Superintendent Larry Massie stood before City Council and steadfastly requested shelter from a proposed $748,465 budget cut for the school system in the…

 

The Virginian moves closer to spring opening

With just about a month until its projected opening, City Council and Lynchburg Economic Development Authority members toured The Virginian hotel Tuesday.

 

Bedford man pleads guilty to stabbing incident

A Bedford man pleaded guilty Tuesday to stabbing a woman in September.

 

Cinnamon roll, beignet shop to open next to RA Bistro

A new house-made cinnamon roll and beignet shop will open downtown right next to RA Bistro.

 

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