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In her Randolph College biography, communication studies professor J. Nikol Jackson-Beckham calls herself an unrepentant multipotentialite, which is a hyperliterate way of saying she has many interests. High among those are discussing, drinking and brewing craft beer.

The public is invited to hear an update on the Poverty to Progress initiative from 6 to 8 p.m. June 28 in the Council Chamber in City Hall, 900 Church St.

Sweet Briar College was warned last week by its accrediting body, which determined the school failed to comply with the financial responsibility standards required of its members.

Nelson County staff hoped to award a contract earlier this month for a company to work on a rehabilitation and reconstruction project dubbed Phase 2 of the historic Blue Ridge Tunnel in Crozet.

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

Arlesa Ferguson loves funnel cakes, and she strongly believes she shouldn’t have to wait until the next state fair or carnival comes around to indulge in her favorite sweet treat.

A Goodview man died Saturday following a wreck in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

The Lynchburg Police Department is hoping to expand its voluntary informant program, a 13-year-old citywide initiative aimed at recruiting residents to confidentially report criminal activity.

The 33rd annual James River Batteau Festival kicked off Saturday morning as 18 batteaux launched from Percival’s Island amid booming canon blasts.