The James River Association’s efforts to improve access and activities on the river received a major boost on June 17 with the announcement of…
Our latest batch of public records: property transfers for Lynchburg and the surrounding counties, plus building permits for Campbell County.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin isn’t vetoing anything in the budgets the General Assembly adopted this month, but he is seeking changes to the spending plans to suspend the state gas tax for three months, loosen the rules for eligibility and funding of lab schools outside of local K-12 systems, and amend sentencing credits for prison inmates to prevent the release of more than 500 inmates this summer.
After being named Seminole District player of the year, Amherst sophomore Tyah Charlton has earned a new honor. On June 13, she was named the …
The first phase of a major renovation and expansion at Amherst County High School is expected to go to bid for construction this fall, accordi…
The beaming grin on Rob Arnold’s face was like that of a proud parent after a video played of Amherst County Public Schools’ students complime…
After lengthy debate, Amherst Town Council on June 8 adopted a new ordinance that requires skateboarders and cyclists to yield to pedestrians …
After a few years of discussion and planning, Amherst County officials have authorized a contract with a company for an overhaul of its financ…
A lot within the Amelon Commerce Park in Madison Heights has been transferred from Amherst County to the county’s economic development authori…
The Central Elementary School Wildcats archery team was honored during the Amherst County School Board’s June 9 meeting for recently winning t…
The plate-sized flowers of the southern magnolia are spectacular to behold and produce a wonderful lemony scent.
Whiskey is hands down one of the hugest most cherished dogs at the shelter right now. He is 200% insanely adorable. Never causing one minutes …
With tuition increases prevalent over the past 20 years for both private and public colleges, Randolph College, Sweet Briar and the University…
Organizers of the 37th Annual James River Batteau Festival are preparing for hundreds of people to come to downtown Lynchburg to celebrate the…
Our latest batch of public records: property transfers for Lynchburg and the surrounding counties, plus building permits for Campbell County.
As summer gets in full swing, airports are prepared for an influx of travelers on their way for vacation, business, and everything in between. With travel season picking up, Transportation Security Administration staff shared tips and common mistakes to avoid to help travelers prepare and make the air travel process safe and smooth for passengers, airline staff, and TSA workers alike.
What some people once thought might be impossible has been proven possible with the removal of $25 million in bonds for the Central Virginia T…
The most recent update to the Amherst County Comprehensive Plan, a guide for critical land use decisions that will determine growth and develo…
As dark descended, the trees below lit up with thousands of twinkling lights, and an ancient courtship began.
This stud is Butch! He is solid and might look like a tough guy but honestly he’s quite the opposite. Butch is quiet, respectful and quite the…