Federal campaign finance reports show how much candidates in Virginia's 5th Congressional District have raised as of June 30 as they head into the Aug. 4 primary. See the numbers here.
- Justin Faulconer
Amazon’s new last-mile distribution center in Amherst County is officially online and opened July 9, a much-anticipated project in the Amelon Commerce Center. The Madison Heights facility is what the company calls a delivery station and is just more than 60,000 square feet.
- Mark Hand
The latest campaign finance filings show former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, a Democrat, and incumbent Rep. John McGuire, a Republican, with commanding leads in fundraising heading into the Aug. 4 primaries.
- Don Davis
Columnist Don Davis says if your boxwoods are struggling, it may be time for a complete front yard refresh.
- Justin Faulconer
Nelson County voters are on track to soon take part in a referendum on accepting or rejecting a 1% sales tax for school capital projects for a 20-year period.
- Justin Faulconer
Retired Nelson Circuit Court Judge Michael Doucette received a resolution from the county’s board of supervisors honoring him for his six years and two months of service to the county.
- Matthew Perschall
A packed courtroom on July 17 celebrated the investiture of Frank Wright, who this month began serving as presiding judge in Nelson County Circuit Court.
- Don Davis
Columnist Don Davis says if your boxwoods are struggling, it may be time for a complete front yard refresh.
- Matthew Perschall
A packed courtroom on July 17 celebrated the investiture of Frank Wright, who this month began serving as presiding judge in Nelson County Circuit Court.
- Justin Faulconer
In response to actions in the recently adopted state budget, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors voted on July 14 to increase county staff pay from 2% to 3.5%, effective Aug. 1.
- Justin Faulconer
The Nelson County High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter was honored by the county board of supervisors for its success at a recent state competition.
- Justin Faulconer
A packed courtroom on July 17 celebrated the investiture of Frank Wright, who this month began serving as presiding judge in Nelson County Circuit Court.
- DAVID VELAZQUEZ The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
Virginia's Mark Warner, running for his fourth term in the Senate, says it would be unwise of Democrats to try to impeach the president for a third time.
- The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
A wildfire in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests has grown to 108 acres, adding to the already-smoky skies over Virginia thanks to Canadian fires.
- Don Davis
Columnist Don Davis says that July isn’t just harvest season — it’s also planting season for fall vegetables.
- ELI LERDAU The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
The James River Batteau Company has joined the Chesapeake Gateways network, giving the business and its flat-bottomed boats greater exposure.
- Justin Faulconer
The 3rd Annual Nelson Night Out is set for July 25, and the county sheriff’s office said the event is shaping up to the biggest one yet.
- Justin Faulconer
The Nelson County Historical Society will present “Revolutionary Stories of the Nelson County Area” on at 2 p.m. July 25 at the Nelson Memorial Library in Lovingston.
- Don Davis
Columnist Don Davis says before trying to pull out mature hollies, consider what’s happening underground.
- From staff reports
From live music and plays to a chance to see Revolutionary-era archives at Jones Memorial Library, here are five fun things to do this weekend in the Lynchburg area.
- Justin Faulconer
A new historical marker that spotlights an African American man who was lynched by a mob in Nelson County nearly 126 years ago will be placed on Oak Ridge Road in Arrington, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) announced on July 7.
The Republican primary race for the 5th Congressional District features a former U.S. Navy SEAL who is running against a Marine, both of whom are strong supporters of President Donald Trump.
- Rachael Smith
The new Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture with LifePoint Rehabilitation and offers specialized care for stroke, brain and spinal injuries, orthopedic conditions, and other complex illnesses.
- Bryson Gordon
The Howlers' Venezuelan-born players have leaned on each other to navigate tough times following the devastating earthquakes in their home country.
- Madi Kirkman
Sweet Briar College is lending its rare 1823 William J. Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for summer 2026 to honor America’s 250th anniversary. The copy was donated by alumna Rosemary Frey Rogers in 1984 to commemorate her reunion.