Member News
Construction of the Blackwater CSO Tunnel to Begin in July
Lynchburg Water Resources (LWR) has announced that construction of the Blackwater CSO Tunnel will begin in the coming weeks. The Blackwater CSO Tunnel Project, called LYHBeyond, is a major investment in the protection of Lynchburg’s cherished waterways and the largest capital improvement project in the City of Lynchburg’s history. It will be the City’s most impactful project to date to protect our streams and the James River from combined sewer overflows (CSO). The Blackwater CSO Tunnel will be a nearly
Downtown Lynchburg Association awarded $100,000 to continue successful Launch LYH community business launch program for third year
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that $100,000 in Community Business Launch (CBL) funding will be awarded to Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) for its third year of hosting the Launch LYH program. This initiative aims to provide current and prospective small business owners with the necessary resources to start or expand their businesses in Downtown Lynchburg, addressing storefront vacancies and fostering entrepreneurship. DLA was one of only three localities in Virginia to receive this CBL,
First National Bank to expand into South Boston/Halifax County Market
First National Bank (the “Bank”), a community bank headquartered in Altavista, Virginia, is pleased to announce it will be opening a Loan Production Office (LPO) in the Town of Halifax, Virginia, with plans of opening a full-service branch in the area. The Bank is also excited to announce the LPO team that will be leading our efforts in this new market; Ronnie F. Moore, Susan B. McLamb, and Katherine S. Bane. All three are well known in Halifax County, having grown up there, and are well-respected bankers
''Fireworks On The Riverfront” Returns This Friday
Downtown Lynchburg Association is hosting “Fireworks on the Riverfront” on Friday, July 5, for the fourth consecutive year. Event Features:Main Stage: Featuring The Social Distance Band: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Beer Gardens: Hosted by The Water Dog and The Depot Grille. Food Trucks: Enjoy a variety of delicious options from 10 different food trucks: Rolled or Bowled, Downtown Cairo, Slice Versa, Nomad Coffee, Heavenly Sandwich, Pop's Good Humor, Slow Smoke, Holy Heaven Cookie Co., Bahama Sno Shack Amazement