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

While many Heritage and E.C. Glass high school graduates said they were concerned about tripping on their way to get their diplomas Sunday, others danced across the stage to celebrate an end to their high school careers and the beginning…

Those who enjoy buying locally grown produce, meats and eggs but have a hard time making it to farmers markets on Saturdays now have a new option to purchase items online and pick up during the week.

The Lynchburg Police Department activated a specialized enforcement unit last week in the wake of a string of Diamond Hill homicides and in preparation for an anticipated increase in crime during the summer months.

Growing up on a beef cattle and sheep farm in rural Highland County, Amy Johnson always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian.

Let the countdown begin. Once Gov. Ralph Northam puts pen to paper signing the bill that makes Medicaid expansion a reality, health care professionals and benefits administrators will have just about six months to get ready for what is expected…

Republican activists chose Nelson County craft distillery owner Denver Riggleman at a meeting Saturday to replace Republican Rep. Thomas Garrett on the November ballot, following a frenzied five-day campaign.

LOVINGSTON, Va. (AP) — Republicans have selected Nelson County distillery owner Denver Riggleman as their nominee for Virginia's 5th Congressional District to replace outgoing Rep. Thomas Garrett.

Nelson County distiller Denver Riggleman has been selected as the Republican nominee for the 5th Congressional District.

Motorists can expect delays starting June 3 as the city begins multiple milling and paving operations, according to a city of Lynchburg news release.