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Hours before their case was scheduled to go before a federal judge, Will and Lilia Fenton, owners of the Nelson County-based Fenton Inn, reached an understanding with Atlantic Coast Pipeline, allowing the project “immediate access” to their property.

Concerned Citizens will host a Billy Graham Prayer Walk at 6 p.m. March 2 at Miller Park, 2100 Park Ave. The walk will begin at the large shelter.

El Camino, a Mexican restaurant at 6201 Fort Ave., has closed permanently.

Innovairre Communications, LLC, a global manufacturer of direct mail fundraising campaign materials for nonprofits, will create at least 12 new jobs in Bedford County, according to the governor’s office.

CHATHAM — A two-vehicle deadly wreck brought traffic to a near standstill Monday evening along U.S. 29 near Chatham Middle School.

On Monday night, Lynchburg City Council recognized five outstanding residents with the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for their community service in front of a packed house prior to the annual State of the City address.

As a team, Mayor Joan Foster and Vice Mayor Treney Tweedy both lauded the city’s accomplishments and called upon the packed house of Lynchburg residents and city staff to continue the fight to address some of the Hill City’s biggest…

RUSTBURG — Solar farm proponents in Campbell County will need to wait a little longer to voice their opinions about proposed changes to the county’s zoning ordinance after the planning commission unanimously voted to continue discussions about the changes to…

More than a year after the Altavista Police Department began investigating individuals associated with now-closed Altavista EMS, the investigation remains open, and no charges have been filed.

The Senate version of major legislation that overhauls how Virginia regulates its two large electric utilities - which includes a push for more energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, among a range of other provisions - passed the House of…