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New suit filed on behalf of Locust Thicket

Owners of the historical event venue and restaurant Locust Thicket have added a new lawsuit to the web of claims and counterclaims between them, the restaurant’s former top chef and his father.

 

Pittsylvania County high-school student dies after falling from moving vehicle Sunday

Alcohol was involved in the fatal incident where a Tunstall High School student fell from a moving vehicle and suffered severe injuries over the weekend, the North Carolina Highway Patrol reports.

 

City Council OKs rezoning request for former Seven Hills School building on Rivermont

In front of a packed house Tuesday night, Lynchburg City Council voted 5-2 to approve a rezoning request for the historic building at 2001 Rivermont Ave., with council members Randy Nelson and Sterling Wilder in opposition.

 

Lynchburg City School Board discusses staff salaries during work session

A discussion over teacher salaries during a Lynchburg City School Board work session Tuesday evening left Lynchburg Education Association President Karl Loos disheartened.

 

Miller Park to host Memorial Day event by city faith leaders, law enforcement

For the second year in a row, Miller Park will play host to One Community, One Voice’s Memorial Day celebration — a joint effort by city faith leaders and law enforcement promoting trust between police and residents.

 

City to residents: No crossing US 29 Expressway on foot

The city of Lynchburg is reminding all pedestrians crossing the U.S. 29 Expressway on foot is illegal because it is a limited access highway.

 

Man who fled from Bedford police sentenced to 2.5 years

A Bedford man will serve two and a half years in prison for stealing a vehicle, fleeing police custody in handcuffs, then stealing a motorcycle after his escape.

 

Appomattox County Public Schools names Teacher of the Year

Appomattox County High School teacher Jason Clark was announced Tuesday as Appomattox County Public Schools’ 2019 Teacher of the Year.

 

Cline named Republican nominee for 6th District congressional seat

HARRISONBURG — On just the first round of voting, Republicans in Virginia’s 6th District picked Del. Ben Cline Saturday as their congressional nominee and also ousted the district’s committee chairman.

 

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