New crisis receiving center project for Lynchburg area ahead of schedule Justin Faulconer Apr 12, 2025 Apr 12, 2025 0 Horizon Behavioral Health’s new crisis receiving center is shown under construction at 1204 Fenwick Drive in Lynchburg on April 8. Paige Dingler, The News & Advance Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Justin Faulconer kAmw@C:K@? q692G:@C2= w62=E9’D ?6H 4C:D:D C646:G:?8 46?E6C[ 2 724:=:EJ E92E H:== AC@G:56 E:6C65 EC62E>6?E @AE:@?D 7@C :?5:G:5F2=D 6IA6C:6?4:?8 >6?E2= 962=E9 :DDF6D[ :D @? EC24< 7@C 4@>A=6E:@? 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Farm in north Amherst County to host weddings, events, photo sessions The owners of a working farm in northern Amherst County were granted a special exception permit for a photography and special-events venue tha…
Amherst board votes 3-2 to approve new data center ordinance After much debate and an emotionally charged public hearing on Tuesday, the Amherst County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve a new ord…
Special Olympics powerlifter William Blakey representing Amherst on national stage Amherst powerlifter William Blakey represented all of Virginia as the state’s lone powerlifter at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
Data center ordinance hearing draws strong response in Amherst For nearly two hours on Tuesday, Amherst County residents and several from the city of Lynchburg gave their views on data centers, facilities …
Local company pushes food production from data center heat If a data center comes to Central Virginia, a Lynchburg company stands ready to put the heat they generate to a worthwhile use – food production.
A1 Minute! August 24, 2026: RTD’s football preview; Virginia's hospitality industry awards; 25 Richmond-area companies make Inc. 5000 list
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