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Experience Global Culture at Downtown Lynchburg’s 7th Annual International Festival this Saturday, M
Lynchburg, VA – Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) invites the community to celebrate the 7th Annual International Festival, taking place this Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street (between 9th and 12th Streets). This free, family-friendly event will feature a vibrant showcase of international food, music, dance, art, and activities, offering attendees a chance to experience the world without leaving Lynchburg. “We are proud and honored to carry on the tradition that the City of
National Drug Take Back Day Recognized on April 26, 2025
National Drug Take Back Day Recognized on April 26, 2025 Central Virginia - According to the Virginia Department of Health, fatal opioid overdoses remain the leading category of drug-related deaths, claiming the lives of 2,058 Virginians in 2023 (VDH, 2025). In response, local law enforcement agencies are teaming up with communities on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to host local drop-off sites aimed at improving access to safe disposal in the community, a crucial public safety and public
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Delta Star Inc. Expands Lynchburg Manufacturing Facility
Transformer manufacturer will invest $35 million and create 300 new jobs in second expansion in two years RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Delta Star Inc., a manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations for the electrical grid, will invest $35 million to expand their Lynchburg operations. The project will create 300 jobs. This announcement marks Delta Star’s second expansion in two years, following a $30 million investment and 149 new jobs in 2023. “We are
55 Years of Service: 2024 Annual Report Ready to Serve. Setting the Pace. Going the Distance.
Horizon proudly presents the 55th Anniversary Edition of our 2024 Annual Report: Ready to Serve. Setting the Pace. Going the Distance.We extend our deepest gratitude for the dedication of our incredible staff, the steadfast support of our community, and the powerful partnerships we’ve built together. Your unwavering commitment and collaboration have made this an outstanding year—one filled with impressive outcomes and countless lives transformed. Together, we are building a brighter future for individuals
Moore & Giles Appoints Two New Vice Presidents to Drive Strategic Growth
Moore & Giles, a globally recognized leader in premium leather and luxury goods, announces the promotion of Elizabeth Stroud to Vice President of Marketing and Lifestyle Sales and Brittany Sydnor to Vice President of Merchandising and Product Development. These appointments reflect the company’s focus on innovation and growth as it looks to the future.A Legacy of Excellence, Positioned for Growth Founded in 1933, Moore & Giles grew from a small shoemaking materials purveyor into a celebrated American
