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Campbell supervisors dismiss suit against county

RUSTBURG — A Gladys woman is not permitted to sue the Campbell County Public Safety Department and a county EMS provider after the board of supervisors unanimously voted in a meeting this week to deny a claim requesting more than…

 

Milling, paving set for Bass Street, Hughes Avenue and Utah Street in Lynchburg

Milling and paving operations will be conducted on Bass Street, Hughes Avenue and Utah Street from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily June 7 through June 15, weather permitting, according to a news release from the city of Lynchburg. Traffic…

 

Small Engines Unlimited in Amherst County closes after 45 years

In the past 46 years, the U.S 29 corridor in Amherst County has seen many comings and goings of various businesses — but one constant in that stretch has been the presence of Small Engines Unlimited, Inc.

 

Lynchburg City Schools to provide medication to treat opioid overdoses in secondary schools

The Lynchburg City School Board has approved a policy regarding administering medicines to students and a regulation on administering naloxone.

 

Rain clouds in May challenge Nelson County growers

Paul Saunders noticed grey clouds filling part of the sky last Thursday while on a short drive to Saunders Brothers’ peach and cherry orchards from the company’s main office.

 

Lynchburg City School Board approves 2018-19 budget

The Lynchburg City School Board unanimously approved the 2018-19 budget for Lynchburg City Schools at its meeting Tuesday evening.

 

Virginia farmers, beef processors looking to export products to China by next year

By the end of the year, Ryan Ford, owner of Seven Hills Food Company, hopes to have his Lynchburg beef processing plant qualified and authorized to export Virginia family farm-raised Angus beef to China.

 

94-year-old Madison Heights man and WWII veteran awarded France's highest honor

MADISON HEIGHTS — Eugene Prevento received France's highest military honor Tuesday night in recognition of his service during World War II.

 

Water to be turned off briefly for some city residents due to water main valve project

Water will be turned off briefly for Lynchburg residents near Riverside Drive on June 6 and 7, according to a news release from Lynchburg Water Resources.

 

New signs help direct visitors to businesses east of bridge

Hill City locals and visitors have additional assistance navigating to businesses on the east side of downtown after city staff recently installed four new informational signs and posted two videos online highlighting the businesses in an effort to ensure customers…

 

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