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

SCHUYLER — On a sunny afternoon, family of the late Earl Hamner Jr. were joined Sunday by dozens of fans for the groundbreaking of a planned replica of the house made famous in “The Waltons,” Hamner’s signature television creation.

Two days after strong winds pummeled Lynchburg and its surrounding areas, approximately 3,700 customers remained in the dark Sunday evening.

A new partnership between Randolph College and Lynchburg Grows aims to reduce the school’s carbon footprint while helping the nonprofit’s mission to provide organic fruits and vegetables.

Campbell County Department of Public Safety announced through its Facebook page Sunday that callers have experienced difficulty when calling 9-1-1 due to intermittent power outages.

Parks and Recreation’s surprise hit of 2017 returned this year with an upgraded setting and even higher interest.

ALTAVISTA — Altavista is getting closer to its residents’ dream of becoming a destination for parks and trails fans.

The Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam that has cost two residents several thousand dollars. Callers identify themselves as members of the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office and request restitution because the resident has allegedly missed a court…

In many ways, it has been said, most political campaigns are no different than a student government election in grade school. People still tend to vote for the candidate they know, regardless of the issues.

Drivers traveling on Odd Fellows Road will face the closure of a major intersection on the corridor starting later this month as work to improve and connect the road with U.S. 460 continues.