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New details emerge about voting in Lynchburg area

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:44:54 -0500

A few new details emerged Wednesday as electoral boards began canvassing the voting that gave substantial majorities to Republican candidates in the Lynchburg area Tuesday.

Heritage Elementary after-school program receives national attention

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:56:24 -0500

The U.S. Department of Education visited Heritage Elementary School’s 21^st Century Community Learning Center as part of research for a “lessons learned” guidebook for other 21^st Century grant programs around the country.

Bedford School Board to discuss redistricting

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:45:25 -0500

The Bedford County School Board will review options for possibly redistricting some elementary age students in the Forest attendance zone during Thursday's meeting.

Regional library project under consideration

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:40:28 -0500

Since library systems in Campbell and Bedford counties merged collections late last year, residents in both localities now have access to twice as much material.

Forest store moves to bigger location

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:39:16 -0500

Pet Craze, a Forest pet store that offers self-serve dog baths, moved last month from its original location on Forest Road to a new space in the Graves Mill shopping center below the Food Lion.

Restaurant will offer free lunch to veterans

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:37:47 -0500

Texas Roadhouse, located off Wards Road in Lynchburg, is offering free lunch to veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday.

Sam's Club completes renovation, expansion

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:32:40 -0500

Renovations at the Lynchburg Sam’s Club, including the addition of a new gas station, pharmacy, optical department and bakery, are complete.

River Ridge mall's parent company shows improvements

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:44:20 -0500

River Ridge mall’s parent company, CBL & Associates Properties, reported third quarter improvements in sales, occupancy rates and cash flow from properties.

Lynchburg area gave support to Romney

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:37:08 -0500

Lynchburg and surrounding counties gave a majority of their votes to Republican candidates Tuesday.

Johnson, Hicks elected to Bedford School Board

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:07:15 -0500

Moneta resident Jason Johnson lost out on a bid to receive appointment to the Bedford County School Board earlier this summer.

Hurt wins re-election

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:39:15 -0500

Rep. Robert Hurt easily withstood a determined challenge from Democrat John Douglass Tuesday to win his second term in the House of Representatives.

Campbell County meals tax referendum defeated

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:22:34 -0500

The referendum facing Campbell County residents — a tax on prepared food and beverages — was struck down Tuesday.

Altavista elects new council members, mayor

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:12:03 -0500

From the moment the polls opened in Altavista on Tuesday, mayoral candidate Mike Mattox welcomed voters, using the opportunity to do some last-minute campaigning.

Kaine defeats Allen in Virginia Senate race

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:02:58 -0500

Democrat Timothy M. Kaine will be Virginia's next U.S. senator, narrowly defeating fellow former Gov. George Allen in a hard-fought contest that came down to the wire.

Brookneal Council members retain their seats

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:54:12 -0500

A slate of familiar faces will retain leadership positions in Brookneal, where the mayor and two Town Council incumbents ran unopposed Tuesday.

GOP official criticizes Lynchburg registrar over long waits at LU precinct

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:02:34 -0500

Voting at Liberty University was almost convenient Tuesday.

Campbell County votes 'no' on meals tax

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:42:07 -0500

Campbell County residents overwhelmingly defeated a meals tax referendum on Tuesday, with 61 percent voting against the measure and 39 percent in favor, according to unofficial election returns on the State Board of Elections website.

Altavista officer identified in fatal shooting

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:14:39 -0500

Nearly two months after a fatal shooting in Altavista, authorities on Tuesday released the name of the officer who fired at 83-year-old Delma Towler.

Bedford elects council members, mayor in 'nostalgic' race

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:07:55 -0500

Bedford voters re-elected three members of City Council and chose a new member Tuesday in the city’s most active local race in years.

Monroe teen dies from crash-related injuries

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:51:14 -0500

Nine days after the car she was riding in ran off the road and hit a tree, a Monroe teenager has died from her injuries.

Endstation, Amazement Square receive award

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:48:46 -0500

Endstation Theatre Company and Amazement Square received the 2012 Dominion ArtStars Awards by Virginians for the Arts last week.

Bedford Community Christmas Station has moved

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:47:36 -0500

The Bedford Community Christmas Station moved into a new location but the mission is the same: to bring holiday cheer to low-income families in Bedford County.

Forest Lions Club to hold Christmas tree sale

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:44:23 -0500

The Forest Lions Club will hold its annual Christmas tree sale starting Saturday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. and lasting through Dec. 11.

Candlelight tours to be held at Poplar Forest

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:42:55 -0500

Special candlelight tours set at Poplar Forest in the next two weeks will offer visitors a rare after-dark glimpse into Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home in Bedford County.

Lynchburg Museum and Point of Honor to offer free admission Sunday

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:41:27 -0500

The Lynchburg Museum (901 Court Street) and Point of Honor (112 Cabell Street) will be open free of charge Sunday from noon until 4 p.m. in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Jewish food festival to be held Wednesday

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:39:00 -0500

The 21st annual Jewish Food Fair will be held at the Agudath Sholom synagogue on Langhorne Road today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lynchburg Police seek suspect in altercation

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:36:35 -0500

An argument during a weekend party on Golf Park Drive in Lynchburg left one man with a slash injury to his neck.

Town of Amherst returns incumbents, elects new mayor

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:17:58 -0500

Amherst voters re-elected Town Council incumbents, picked two new council members, and elected a new mayor who was unopposed on Tuesday.

Danville reports voter confusion over ballots

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:27:21 -0500

Danville Registrar Peggy Petty said some voters are confused by the ballot and have cast their ballots without voting for president.

Petty said she is “mystified” by the calls her office has gotten from 20-30 voters, who said they missed voting for president because the ballot confused them.

“It’s the same style and layout as four years ago,” Petty said.

Update: Monroe woman dies from injuries suffered in wreck

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:31:04 -0500

Virginia State Police are investigating a crash on Saturday night that killed a Lynchburg man and sent an Amherst County woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.