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Kash Patel tells Liberty students to reelect ‘more guys like Congressman McGuire’
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel visited Lynchburg last week to participate in a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement officials at Liberty University, an event hosted by U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th District, who is running for reelection. kAm$96C:77D 7C@> 4@F?E:6D :? r6?EC2= ':C8:?:2 2?5 {J?493FC8 r@>>@?H62=E9’D pEE@C?6J q6E92?J w2CC:D@?[ 2=@?8 H:E9 E@A AC@D64FE@CD 7C@> ?6:893@C:?8 ;FC:D5:4E:@?D[ A2CE:4:A2E65 :? E96 C@F?5E23=6 @? ~4E] `d[ H96?
Kash Patel tells Liberty students to reelect ‘more guys like Congressman McGuire’
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel visited Lynchburg last week to participate in a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement officials at Liberty University, an event hosted by U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th District, who is running for reelection. Sheriffs from counties in Central Virginia and Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany Harrison, along with top prosecutors from neighboring jurisdictions, participated in the roundtable on Oct.
Kash Patel tells Liberty students to reelect ‘more guys like Congressman McGuire’
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel visited Lynchburg on Wednesday to participate in a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement officials at Liberty University, an event hosted by U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th District, who is running for reelection. kAm$96C:77D 7C@> 4@F?E:6D :? r6?EC2= ':C8:?:2 2?5 {J?493FC8 r@>>@?H62=E9’D pEE@C?6J q6E92?J w2CC:D@?[ 2=@?8 H:E9 E@A AC@D64FE@CD 7C@> ?6:893@C:?8 ;FC:D5:4E:@?D[ A2CE:4:A2E65 :?
Kash Patel tells Liberty students to reelect ‘more guys like Congressman McGuire’
FBI Director Kash Patel visited Lynchburg on Wednesday to participate in a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement officials at Liberty University, an event hosted by U.S. Rep. John McGuire, the Republican incumbent in this year's 5th District congressional election. kAm$96C:77D 2?5 AC@D64EF@CD 7C@> 24C@DD r6?EC2= ':C8:?:2 A2CE:4:A2E65 :?
Nelson County Sheriff Mark Embrey discusses Flock cameras
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Nelson County Sheriff Mark Embrey discusses Flock cameras
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Virginia Republicans seek suspension of gas, diesel taxes
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Furor over Flock persists on Lynchburg council despite vote to end contract Original
The furor that erupted over Flock Safety cameras in Lynchburg and across the nation in recent months still hasn’t subsided in the Hill City, at least among certain members of city council.
Dave Henderson speaks at Lynchburg City Council candidate forum
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Del. Lily Franklin and former Rep. Denver Riggleman speak at event for Tom Perriello
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Del. Lily Franklin and former Rep. Denver Riggleman speak at event for Tom Perriello
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LYNCHBURG — The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted to approve a “performance agreement” with the developer of a proposed data center project on nearly 450 acres of land in the county. The board’s action came after the Appomattox County Economic Development Authority reached an agreement with the data center developer, AVAIO Digital, in December 2024 to build the data center at 267 Industrial Park Lane, about a mile north of the town of Appomattox.
Campbell, Appomattox to end Flock camera contracts. Lynchburg could follow suit.
The sheriffs of Campbell and Appomattox counties announced plans Wednesday to discontinue their relationships with Flock Safety, following the lead of other Virginia jurisdictions that have ended their use of the fixed cameras that read license plates and other vehicle details. Also on Wednesday, the city of Lynchburg said its city council would begin considering ending its own agreement with Flock.
Campbell sheriff’s office touts benefits of Flock beyond reading license plates
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office officials explained to the county’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that Flock Safety cameras have been successfully used by the department to solve crimes, beyond just reading vehicle license plates. kAm%96 D96C:77’D @77:46 H2D :?G:E65 E@ AC@G:56 DFA6CG:D@CD H:E9 2 DF>>2CJ @7 :ED FD6 @7 u=@4< 42>6C2D] $EF2CE w6C?5@?[ 42AE2:? @7 4C:>:?2= :?G6DE:82E:@?D 7@C E96 D96C:77’D @77:46[ D2:5 E96 4@F?EJ 4FCC6?E=J 92D D:I DE2E:@?2CJ u=@4< 42>6C2D >@F?E65 @?
Campbell sheriff’s office touts benefits of Flock beyond reading license plates
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office officials explained to the county’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that Flock Safety cameras have been successfully used by the department to solve crimes, beyond just reading vehicle license plates. kAm%96 D96C:77’D @77:46 H2D :?G:E65 E@ AC@G:56 DFA6CG:D@CD H:E9 2 DF>>2CJ @7 :ED FD6 @7 u=@4< 42>6C2D] $EF2CE w6C?5@?[ 42AE2:? @7 4C:>:?2= :?G6DE:82E:@?D 7@C E96 D96C:77’D @77:46[ D2:5 E96 4@F?EJ 4FCC6?E=J 92D D:I DE2E:@?2CJ u=@4< 42>6C2D >@F?E65 @?
Lynchburg police pause operation of Flock license plate reader cameras
The Lynchburg Police Department has paused the operation of its 15 fixed Flock Safety license plate reader cameras located on city rights-of-way in response to concerns raised by elected officials and residents, the department said Wednesday. kAm%96 564:D:@? E@ E6>A@C2C:=J A2FD6 E96 FD6 @7 E96 42>6C2D[ @77:4:2==J 42==65 2FE@>2E:4 =:46?D6 A=2E6 C64@8?:E:@? Wp{!#X 42>6C2D[ C67=64ED E96 56A2CE>6?EVD H:==:?8?6DD E@ =:DE6? E@ 7665324< 7C@> C6D:56?ED 2?5 >2:?E2:?
Lynchburg, VA, Fire Department Names First Female Deputy Chief
Lynchburg, VA, Fire Department Names First Female Deputy Chief Former Lynchburg Capt. Abbey Johnston has 22 years of fire service experience. Source The News & Advance, Lynchburg, Va. (TNS) Lynchburg Fire Department/Facebook The Lynchburg Fire Department has named a new deputy chief of administration to replace Deputy Chief Jonathan Wright, who retired on June 1.
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Va. deputy killed while responding to eight-vehicle crash
By Mark Hand The News & Advance, Lynchburg, Va. APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 460 in Campbell County on Thursday that killed an Appomattox County Sheriff’s deputy and injured several others. At about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, the state police responded to the crash, which occurred in the westbound lanes of U.S. 460 near Oxford Furnace Road and involved a tractor-trailer, according to officials.
Lynchburg councilmen urge review of Flock cameras
The Lynchburg Police Department’s use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader cameras as an investigative tool remains a concern for certain members of city council. kAmpE 2 >66E:?8 =2DE H66<[ (2C5 x' r:EJ r@F?4:=>2? r9C:D u2C2=5: D2:5 96 36=:6G6D 4@F?4:= D9@F=5 5:D4FDD E96 {!s’D 28C66>6?E H:E9 u=@4< 2?5 E96? 2==@H E96 AF3=:4 E@ 4@>>6?E @?
VA: Survey asks Lynchburg-area residents about transportation priorities
VA: Survey asks Lynchburg-area residents about transportation priorities The Central Virginia Transportation Planning Organization (CVTPO) released an online survey for the public to comment on their top transportation issues, such as safety, congestion, pedestrian and bicycle challenges, and transit needs in the Lynchburg area.
Regulation of data centers in Lynchburg gets approval from council
The Lynchburg City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to amend the city’s zoning ordinance to regulate data centers, although At-large Councilman Martin Misjuns warned about possibly losing out on tax revenue to nearby counties where large data centers could get built. kAmpE :ED >66E:?8 @? %F6D52J[ 4@F?4:= G@E65 E@ 25@AE 2? @C5:?2?46 H96C6 46?E6CD H:== ?@ =@?86C 36 A6C>:EE65 “3J C:89E” :? {J?493FC8’D 4@>>6C4:2= 5:DEC:4ED] x?DE625[ 56G6=@A6CD H:== 36 C6BF:C65 E@ @3E2:?
Refuge on Memorial holds ribbon-cutting for low-barrier shelter
The Refuge on Memorial held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday for its new 18,000-square-foot shelter in Lynchburg, the largest low-barrier homeless center in Central Virginia. The facility, owned by The Ramp Church International, offers service to men, women and families. Its day shelter has a capacity of 120, while the current capacity for overnight guests is 15. That overnight guest capacity is expected to grow to 50 by this fall. “We're open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Lynchburg PD touts Flock cameras role in homicide suspect arrest
With help from its Flock cameras, the Lynchburg Police Department successfully arrested a suspect who is facing charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in South Boston last weekend. The LPD’s Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras notified officers that the suspect’s vehicle had entered the city on June 20.
National D-Day Memorial commemorates 25 years since its opening in Bedford
BEDFORD — The National D-Day Memorial commemorated 82 years since the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy in a special ceremony on June 6 that also marked 25 years since the Bedford attraction opened. kAm%9@FD2?5D @7 A6@A=6[ :?4=F5:?8 >2?J G6E6C2?D[ 2EE6?565 E96 6G6?E H96C6 @77:4:2=D 2??@F?465 E96 ?2>6D @7 `c >6? H9@ 5:65 @? yF?6 e[ `hcc[ H@F=5 36 25565 E@ E96 >6>@C:2=VD H2== @7 C6>6>3C2?46]k^Am kAm%96 ?2>6D 6?8C2G65 @? E96 A=2BF6D @? E96 H2== “D92C6 2 D:?8=6 E9:?8 :?
101-year-old Danville veteran honored at National D-Day Memorial
The National D-Day Memorial commemorated 82 years since the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy in a special ceremony on Saturday that also marked 25 years since the Bedford attraction opened. kAmwF?5C65D @7 A6@A=6[ :?4=F5:?8 >2?J G6E6C2?D[ 2EE6?565 E96 6G6?E H96C6 @77:4:2=D 2??@F?465 E96 ?2>6D @7 `c >6? H9@ 5:65 @? yF?6 e[ `hcc[ H@F=5 36 25565 E@ E96 >6>@C:2=VD H2== @7 C6>6>3C2?46]k^Am kAm(@C=5 (2C xx G6E6C2? #:492C5 “s:4<” x?=@H[ `_`[ @7 s2?G:==6[ 2 }2GJ $62366 H9@ D6CG65 :?
National D-Day Memorial commemorates 25 years since its opening in Bedford
The National D-Day Memorial commemorated 82 years since the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy in a special ceremony on Saturday that also marked 25 years since the Bedford attraction opened. kAmwF?5C65D @7 A6@A=6[ :?4=F5:?8 >2?J G6E6C2?D[ 2EE6?565 E96 6G6?E H96C6 @77:4:2=D 2??@F?465 E96 ?2>6D @7 `c >6? H9@ 5:65 @? yF?6 e[ `hcc[ H@F=5 36 25565 E@ E96 >6>@C:2=VD H2== @7 C6>6>3C2?46]k^Am kAm%96 ?2>6D 6?8C2G65 @? E96 A=2BF6D @? E96 H2== “D92C6 2 D:?8=6 E9:?8 :?
101-year-old Danville veteran honored at National D-Day Memorial
The National D-Day Memorial commemorated 82 years since the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy in a special ceremony on Saturday that also marked 25 years since the Bedford attraction opened. kAmwF?5C65D @7 A6@A=6[ :?4=F5:?8 >2?J G6E6C2?D[ 2EE6?565 E96 6G6?E H96C6 @77:4:2=D 2??@F?465 E96 ?2>6D @7 `c >6? H9@ 5:65 @? yF?6 e[ `hcc[ H@F=5 36 25565 E@ E96 >6>@C:2=VD H2== @7 C6>6>3C2?46]k^Am kAm(@C=5 (2C xx G6E6C2? #:492C5 “s:4<” x?=@H[ `_`[ @7 s2?G:==6[ 2 }2GJ $62366 H9@ D6CG65 :?
Nelson man sentenced to 2 years in animal cruelty case after dog's death
A Nelson County judge sentenced a man to two years in prison on a felony count of animal cruelty in connection with a dog that starved to death at his home. kAmpE |@?52J’D D6?E6?4:?8 962C:?8[ }6=D@? r:C4F:E r@FCE yF586 |:4926= s@F46EE6 2=D@ CF=65 E92E #@36CE $96== yC][ dg[ 42??@E @H? 2?@E96C 4@>A2?:@? 2?:>2= 7@C E96 C6DE @7 9:D =:76]k^Am kAmx?
Patrick Henry's Red Hill estate to honor role Founding Father played in US independence
Celebrations of America’s 250th birthday will take place across the country leading up to July 4. From George Washington’s Mount Vernon to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to James Madison’s Montpelier, Virginia is home to many of the nation’s Founding Fathers and will play a special role in the celebrations. kAmp?@E96C :?7=F6?E:2= u@F?5:?8 u2E96C 7C@> ':C8:?:2[ !2EC:4< w6?CJ[ 36DE <?@H? 7@C 9:D :>A2DD:@?65 42== E@ 2C>D[ @H?65 2 =2C86 A2C46= @7 =2?5 :?
‘The hands of God': Heart attack patient returns to thank Va. paramedics, EMT
By Mark Hand The News & Advance LYNCHBURG, Va. — A Lynchburg man who suffered a heart attack last month visited Fire Station 7 on Wednesday to shake the hands of the firefighters and medics who saved his life. Shayne South, who had returned from a Caribbean cruise only a day earlier, started feeling pain in his chest and asked his daughter to call 911 on March 15.
Conversion of former tobacco factory in Lynchburg to apartments gets council approval
Lynchburg City Council voted Tuesday to allow developers to convert a former tobacco factory and Civil War hospital on 12th Street into 28 apartment units. kAmr@F?4:= 4@?5F4E65 EH@ G@E6D :? 72G@C @7 E96 C656G6=@A>6?E @7 E96 3F:=5:?8D[ H9:49 E96 @H?6CD D2J H:== C6G:E2=:K6 2? F?56CFD65 AC@A6CEJ ?62C 5@H?E@H?]k^Am kAm%96 7:CDE G@E6 2AAC@G65 2 A6E:E:@? E@ 2>6?5 E96 7FEFC6 =2?5 FD6 >2A 7C@> ?6:893@C9@@5 4@>>6C4:2= E@ 5@H?E@H?] %96 D64@?5 G@E6 C6K@?65 e_h sF?32C sC:G6 2?5 e`a `aE9 $E] E@ 2? FC32?
Va. city seeks public input as search begins for next fire chief
By Mark Hand The News & Advance LYNCHBURG, Va. — With the goal of selecting a new fire chief by June, the city of Lynchburg held community input sessions on Monday as it prepares to start receiving applications for the fire chief position and then begin interviewing candidates.
Guest Column: Like whom shall you be remembered?
As we move towards the observance and celebration of Easter, I offer for your consideration the profiles of 10 key players that were involved in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Judas He was one of Christ’s disciples – or at least he thought he was. He traveled with Jesus, sat under His teaching, and even participated in the last supper. He was certainly going through the motions, but his faith wasn’t genuine.
Daffodils from Old City Cemetery awarded blue ribbons at show in California Original
Two blooms from a collection of daffodils at Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg were named best in their category at an American Daffodil Society-accredited show in California earlier this month. kAmy2?6E w:4<>2?[ E96 :>>65:2E6 A2DE AC6D:56?E @7 E96 p>6C:42? s277@5:= $@4:6EJ[ D2:5 D96 6?E6C65 E96 7=@H6CD :?E@ E96 4@>A6E:E:@? E@ 56>@?DEC2E6 E92E ~=5 r:EJ r6>6E6CJ :D 9@>6 E@ 2H2C5\H:??:?8 5277@5:=D]k^Am Daffodils grow in Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg on Monday. kAm%96 }@CE96C?
VA: GLTC postpones decision on Sunday service after 'unkind comments' at council meeting
The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company board of directors voted Wednesday to postpone a decision on whether to suspend Sunday bus routes, a temporary service reduction that was under consideration due to a shortage of drivers. After some members expressed concerns with making a decision before the board can get a better understanding of GLTC’s financial outlook, the board voted unanimously to table the decision to its April 1 meeting.
Amid ‘Shrinking Liberty’ Worry, Lynchburg, Va., to Buy Drone
This new drone — a Skydio X10 Patrol-Led DFR Kit — will replace a drone currently used by the Lynchburg Police Department. Vice Mayor and Ward III Councilman Curt Diemer was the lone vote against the grant at council’s Feb. 24 meeting. Ward IV Councilman Chris Faraldi was not in attendance.
Virginia will soon have an Internet Safety and Online Predator Awareness Day
The Virginia General Assembly passed a resolution on Tuesday, sponsored by Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, that designates Aug. 1 of each year as Internet Safety and Online Predator Awareness Day in the state. kAm%96 >62DFC6[ w@FD6 y@:?E #6D@=FE:@? be[ 6>A92D:K6D E96 :>A@CE2?46 @7 AF3=:4 2H2C6?6DD[ 65F42E:@? 2?5 4@>>F?:EJ A2CE?6CD9:AD E@ AC@E64E 49:=5C6?[ 72>:=:6D 2?5 D6?:@C 4:E:K6?D @?=:?6]k^Am kAm(9:=6 E96 :?E6C?6E D6CG6D 2D 2 E@@= 7@C 65F42E:@?[ 4@>>F?:42E:@?
Lynchburg tries, fails to derail referendum on Virginia redistricting
A Lynchburg judge on Monday dismissed the city's request to prevent the general registrar from preparing for early voting on a state congressional redistricting referendum, which is scheduled to start on Friday. kAmp7E6C 962C:?8 2C8F>6?ED :? E96 42D6 u63] ae[ r:C4F:E r@FCE yF586 !2EC:4< *62EED D2:5 96 H@F=5 ?@E 8C2?E E96 E6>A@C2CJ :?;F?4E:G6 C6=:67 D@F89E 3J {J?493FC8 E92E H@F=5 56=2J E96 4:EJ 7C@> AC@4665:?8 H:E9 62C=J G@E:?8 :? E96 C65:DEC:4E:?8 C676C6?5F>]k^Am kAm*62EED 6IA=2:?65 :?
Judge dismisses lawsuit, lets early voting on redistricting referendum proceed
A Lynchburg judge on Monday dismissed the city's request to prevent the general registrar from preparing for early voting on a state congressional redistricting referendum, which is scheduled to start on Friday. kAmp7E6C k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^?6HD25G2?46]4@>^?6HD^=@42=^8@G6C?>6?E\A@=:E:4D^6=64E:@?D^2CE:4=603`e2d32f\de`e\c5h7\35f4\d35`gf7e63b`]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm962C:?8 2C8F>6?EDk^2m :?
Perriello wants to represent Nelson, regardless of redistricting
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello will continue to run for Congress, whether it’s in the existing 5th District, or the new 6th under a revised map proposed by Democrats in Richmond. kAm$A62<:?8 2E 2 E@H? 92== >66E:?8 9@DE65 3J E96 }6=D@? r@F?EJ s6>@4C2E:4 r@>>:EE66 2?5 2EE6?565 3J 23@FE e_ A6@A=6 @? u63] `g[ !6CC:6==@ D2:5 H96? 96 C2? 282:?DE #2=A9 }@CE92> :? E96 s6>@4C2E:4 AC:>2CJ 7@C 8@G6C?@C :? a_`f[ 96 C646:G65 fbT @7 E96 G@E6 :?
Former Tea Partier running for congress makes case to Nelson County voters
Rob Tracinski, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia's 5th Congressional District, told Nelson County voters on Feb. 6 that he will be dedicated to restoring the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch if elected in November. kAm%C24:?D<: H2D E96 7:CDE s6>@4C2E:4 42?5:52E6 7@C E96 dE9 s:DEC:4E E@ DA62< 2E 2 E@H? 92== @C82?:K65 3J E96 }6=D@? r@F?EJ s6>@4C2E:4 r@>>:EE66]k^Am kAm“|J 286?52 :D E92E E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D r@?DE:EFE:@?
Misjuns accused of politicizing Lynchburg's response to severe winter storm Original
Leaders of Lynchburg government agencies on Thursday provided city council with a summary of how they responded to last weekend's severe winter storm in response to residents' concerns about unplowed streets and criticism from a city councilman. kAm%96 @77:4:2=D DA@<6 23@FE E96 4:EJVD 4=62?\FA 677@CED 2E 4@F?4:=VD H@C< D6DD:@?
Appeals court to hear arguments in LU's bid to dismiss trans employee's lawsuit Original
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has scheduled a date to hear oral arguments in an appeal brought by Liberty University in its bid to get a lawsuit filed by a fired transgender employee thrown out. kAm{&’D 2AA62= H:== 36 962C5 367@C6 2 A2?6= @7 u@FCE9 r:C4F:E ;F586D :? #:49>@?5 @? |2C49 `f[ H96C6 =2HJ6CD 7@C E96 F?:G6CD:EJ 2?5 E96 7:C65 6>A=@J66[ t==6?@C +:?D<:[ H:== 86E E@ 2C8F6 E96:C A@D:E:@?D @? H96E96C E96 =2HDF:E D9@F=5 36 2==@H65 E@ >@G6 7@CH2C5 :?
Perriello prioritizes Lynchburg in bid to reclaim old congressional seat
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello is attempting a comeback, 15 years after he left office, as he campaigns throughout Virginia's 5th Congressional District with the goal of winning the Democratic nomination in the spring and the general election next November. kAm!6CC:6==@ A=2?D E@ >2<6 C68F=2C DE@AD :? E96 {J?493FC8 2C62[ @?6 @7 E96 dE9 s:DEC:4EVD AC:>2CJ A@AF=2E:@? 46?E6CD[ H9:=6 @? E96 42>A2:8? EC2:= :? E96 4@>:?8 >@?E9D]k^Am kAm%96 7@C>6C 4@?8C6DD>2? D2:5 96 36=:6G6D 9:D 42>A2:8?
Man dies after being tased by Lynchburg police on Christmas Eve
A Lynchburg man on whom police used a Taser after he got into a struggle with them has died at the hospital, according to police. kAm~C=2?5@ w2C5:?8[ bg[ H2D AC@?@F?465 5625 @? %F6D52J H9:=6 36:?8 EC62E65 2E {J?493FC8 v6?6C2= w@DA:E2=[ E96 A@=:46 56A2CE>6?E D2:5 :? 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 (65?6D52J]k^Am kAmx? E96 62C=J 27E6C?@@? @7 s64] ac[ {J?493FC8 !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E @77:46CD C6DA@?565 E@ 2 C6A@CE @7 2? 2DD2F=E :?
Lynchburg man dies after struggle with police on Christmas Eve Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Lynchburg man on whom police used a Taser last week aftera struggle has died at the hospital, according to police. Orlando Harding, 38, was pronounced dead on Tuesday while being treated at Lynchburg General Hospital, the police department said Wednesday in a news release. In the early afternoon of Dec. 24, Lynchburg Police Department officers responded to a report of an assault in the 500 block of 5th Street.
Peake to step down as Virginia GOP chair after devastating Election Day
State Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, sent a letter to central committee members of the Republican Party of Virginia on Monday announcing he is stepping down as chairman at the end of December. kAmx? E96 =6EE6C[ !62<6 HC@E6 E92E 96 H2?ED E@ 36 7F==J 7@4FD65 @? 9:D ;@3 :? E96 $6?2E6 5FC:?8 E96 FA4@>:?8 D6DD:@? @7 E96 v6?6C2= pDD6>3=J[ H9:49 368:?D :? y2?F2CJ]k^Am kAm!62<6 ?@E65 E92E ':C8:?:2 s6>@4C2ED 2C6 :?E6?E @? 9@=5:?8 2 DE2E6H:56 C676C6?5F> :? pAC:= @?
Campbell County supervisors reject rezoning request to attract data centers
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to reject a rezoning request that would have made it easier to attract data centers to a property in the county’s Concord District. Dozens of residents filled the Board of Supervisors meeting room in the Harberer Building in Rustburg to oppose a request to rezone 57 acres of heavily wooded land near the corner of U.S. 460 and Cabin Field Road.
Campbell County, Va., Rejects Rezoning to Draw Data Centers
Dozens of residents filled the Board of Supervisors meeting room in the Harberer Building in Rustburg to oppose a request to rezone 57 acres of heavily wooded land near the corner of U.S. 460 and Cabin Field Road. (TNS) — The Campbell County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to reject a rezoning request that would have made it easier to attract data centers to a property in the county’s Concord District. The Campbell County Board of Supervisors held their monthly meeting in Rustburg on Tuesday.
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