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Atlantic Coast Pipeline gets violation notice from state over tree cutting

With full construction of the contentious natural gas project yet to begin, Virginia's environmental agency has issued a violation notice for the Dominion Energy-led Atlantic Coast Pipeline for cutting down trees in buffer zones at 15 sites along the route.

 

Appomattox meeting raises awareness of human trafficking

Human trafficking is happening in local communities.

 

Tractor-trailer accident closes part of Elon Road

A tractor-trailer accident has closed Virginia 130 near Scotts Mansion Road (Route 626).

 

Moneta residents hoping to keep local YMCA going

Despite receiving a letter recently stating the YMCA’s Moneta Branch would close local residents are holding out hope things might change.

 

Your right to know: Latest property transfers and building permits

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

 

Vice Mayor running for second term on City Council

After four years on Lynchburg City Council, Vice Mayor Treney Tweedy is ready for another round.

 

Area school divisions experience substitute teacher shortage

Lynchburg-area school divisions are struggling to find enough substitute teachers to cover teacher absences on a daily basis.

 

Lynchburg man in critical condition following hit-and-run

A Lynchburg man suffered significant injuries when he was hit by a car while walking across Campbell Avenue on Saturday morning, according to Lynchburg police.

 

Non-profit ridesharing app under development for Lynchburg

For those without cars in Lynchburg, getting from one place to another is a constant challenge, but a local physician has a radical idea to help.

 

River Ridge Mall hosts 'Caring Bunny' for special needs kids

River Ridge mall held its first ever Caring Bunny event Saturday, a sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs to meet the Easter Bunny without the uncomfortable distractions that come with a busy mall.

 

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