Friends of the Lynchburg Public Library to Host Annual Shredding Event Fundraiser (Oct. 15)

Watch your old, outdated, legal and personal papers turned into confetti, and help your local library! On Tuesday, October 15, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., the Friends of the Lynchburg Public Library will hold their bi-yearly shredding event at the Lynchburg Public Library’s Main Branch, 2315 Memorial Avenue. The event is sponsored by Davies and Davies Law Firm.  Everyone is invited to bring their personal, legal and tax papers for shredding. The cost is $10 per bag or box (cash or checks only). Staples and

Horizon Awarded Federal Grant to Support Operations of Crisis Receiving Center in Lynchburg, Virginia

Lynchburg, VA – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance recently awarded Horizon Behavioral Health $550,000 over three years to support operations at the future Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) in Lynchburg, Virginia, and expand collaboration with the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD). The funds will embed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained LPD officers within the center, alongside Horizon Clinicians and Peer Recovery Specialists, to provide a coordinated response to individuals

Opera on the James Welcomes Tyler Young Artist

Opera on the James is thrilled to welcome the fall residency of OOTJ's Tyler Young Artists this weekend! These talented singers will meet their hosts—OOTJ’s Housing Heroes—as they prepare to engage with audiences throughout central Virginia and beyond. Thanks to those who have opened their homes to host our Tyler Young Artists.  If you're interested in supporting YOUR hometown opera with your time, talent, or treasure, click here to learn more about how you can get involved.  Explore more about the

Lessons from the river

See full story at The News & Advance...The James River Association (JRA) has long been dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginia’s iconic waterway. As part of this mission, they’ve recently completed the Upper James River Education Center in Madison Heights at Riveredge Park — a project that owes much of its success to local partnerships, including a $100,000 grant from the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (GLCF). The outdoor learning facility, which has been in the works for more

3,000 Cases Donated During Water Drive

Your Hometown Station, WDBJ7 organized a water donation drive to help supply local areas hit hardest by Helene’s remnants.   “We were told what people needed most and got to action,” said station News Director Brent BonFleur. “This is the least we could do, to give our hometowns clean drinking water.”  There was a tremendous show of support; three thousand cases of water were donated. “That’s 50 tons of water to help our communities suffering from devastating damage,” said Creative Services Director

Local Teachers Could Receive $500 for Classroom Projects

Local teachers can apply for a grant, up to $500, to assist with classroom projects that positively impact students. “Teachers, on average, spend $500 out of their own pockets each year for classroom supplies and projects. Our Blue Eagle Credit Union team believes in education and that funding creative learning is important to the success of the students. Employees can opt to wear jeans on Fridays for a $2 donation to our Teacher Grant Program. That small donation each week adds up. Since 2016, we’ve given

Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum to Lead 2024 Wreaths Across America Event - Your Community’s Support is Needed!

Each year, millions of Americans come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local, state and national cemeteries in all 50 states - most recently at 3,702 participating locations - as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Each year, a new theme is chosen to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging and outreach in their own communities.

Hurricane Helene Disaster Response; Delivering Hope & a Helping Hand after the storm

As our neighbors in Southwest Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee have been devastated by Helene, a local Concord-based disaster relief nonprofit, Gleaning For The World, is gearing up to provide supplies and hope for residents affected by this powerful storm. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, then rapidly moved up the coast to Virginia, leaving behind a path of destruction and devastation. Many small cities and towns in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee have been cut off, their

Bee Line Transport put forward as city's towing contractor

See full story in The News & Advance...The Lynchburg Towing Advisory Board recommended city council award the city’s towing and vehicle recovery services contract to Bee Line Transport, a local company that currently holds the city’s towing contract. The towing contract is primarily used to tow city-owned fleet vehicles, including refuse and fire trucks, and vehicles that the Lynchburg Police Department requests to be towed. The contract also covers the towing of derelict vehicles requested by the

Tour the New YMCA Little Scholars Academy

We’re opening our doors. Would you like to stop by and say hi? The YMCA Little Scholars Academy Preschool is eager to share all that we have in store for our littlest learners. Join us for a school tour; meet our directors and support staff, review our curriculum, see our beautiful space, and learn about our partnerships. Our curriculum is designed to inspire young minds to think big, embrace their curiosity, and develop problem-solving skills through interactive and engaging activities, setting them up

Lynchburg-area colleges recognized by U.S. News & Report

View story at The News & Advance...Four Lynchburg-area colleges were recognized by U.S. News & World Report as some of the country’s best four-year, bachelor’s degree-granting institutions after a recent ranking. U.S. News & World Report listed the University of Lynchburg and Liberty University in the top-400 of national universities out of 1,500 schools; also, Randolph College was ranked 162 and Sweet Briar 173 for national liberal arts colleges, respectively. Alison Morrison-Shetlar, president at the

Foster Foundation Supporting Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

Horizon Awarded State Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Docket in Lynchburg

Horizon Awarded State Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Docket in Lynchburg   Lynchburg, VA – Horizon Behavioral Health was recently awarded a grant of $100,200 in State funds by the Supreme Court of Virginia to support the expansion of the Lynchburg Behavioral Health Docket. The docket is designed for individuals with serious mental illness who are involved in the legal system to provide wrap-around treatment for mental illness, promote recovery, avoid further legal involvement, and lead healthy and

3rd Annual Tribute to the Quarter Place Community

The Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation cordially invites you to join us for our 3rd annual Tribute to the Quarter Place Community, an event created to honor the legacies of the African American community once enslaved at Red Hill. The Tribute will be held on October 5th from 11 :00 am-3:30 pm. Doors open at 10:00 am. Our opening ceremony will begin at 11 :00 am at the Quarter Place Cemetery where 14 7 members of the Quarter Place African American community are buried. Following the opening ceremony, we will

Leading with purpose: Dana Marr carves her own path as Wooldridge CEO

View story at The News & Advance...Everyone who interviews Dana Marr always asks her about being a female in a male-dominated industry. Including this News & Advance reporter, admittedly. “I kind of laugh, because I don’t know any different,” Marr, the CEO of Wooldridge Heating, Air & Electrical, said recently. “I entered it when I was 15 years old, part time, and I’ve always worked with the male-dominant industry here, whether it’s our vendors or the employees. So it’s just never felt like a challenge or

BWXT Names Gary D. Camper President of Nuclear Operations Group Subsidiary

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that Gary D. Camper has been appointed president of BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. (NOG) effective Sept. 1, 2024.  In this role, Camper will lead more than 5,000 employees at five sites across four states in their mission to manufacture nuclear reactor components and fuel for U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers.  “With more than 40 years of experience, Gary’s unparalleled knowledge of our business and customers positions him well to lead us

Gentry Locke Partners Erin M. Harrigan and Ryan J. Starks Recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Erin M. Harrigan has been named to the Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2024 “Leaders in the Law” list and Ryan J. Starks has been named to the publication’s “Up & Coming Lawyers” Class of 2024. Honorees will be recognized at the Virginia Lawyers Weekly celebration on October 17 in downtown Richmond.  Now in its 19th year, the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law awards recognize lawyers across the Commonwealth who are setting the standard for

United Way of Central Virginia Receives $283,000 Planning Grant from Serve Virginia/AmeriCorps

United Way of Central Virginia is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $283,000 Planning Grant from Serve Virginia/AmeriCorps. This funding will support the planning phase of the Bright Beginning Child Care and Workforce Initiative, an ambitious project aimed at addressing the critical shortage of quality, aTordable childcare in Central Virginia while simultaneously supporting workforce development. AmeriCorps, the largest funder of national service in the United States, provides crucial support

Gleaning for Pets Program

About a decade ago, Gleaning for the World realized that many of the individuals and families that we were helping following disasters had pets they loved and there was a lack of food and resources for their furry family members. For this reason, we started including pet food and supplies as often as possible with every disaster shipment. In 2020, we noticed how so many animals and shelters were struggling and we wanted to help. Gleaning for the World partnered with National charity Greater Good Charities

'Multiple pathways for Virginians': Youngkin signs workforce development bill in Lynchburg visit

View story at The News & Advance...“You are hired.” Those three words, in Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s view, are the most important in the English language second only to “I love you,” he told a packed room at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance on Wednesday. On the Republican governor’s stop in Lynchburg to sign Senate Bill 436, legislation that strengthens workforce development efforts in various ways, he said there is dignity in finding work. The bill will create multiple pathways and careers for

Local legislatures preview some of their plans ahead of the 2024 General Assembly

See story at The News &Advance...With the General Assembly convening a little more than a month away, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance hosted “Policy & Pancakes” on Wednesday as a look ahead to the 2024 session. Legislators representing the area had the opportunity to provide their viewpoint on the upcoming session and give a summary of different areas they will work closely on. About 80 people — some university staff, local legislators and city officials — filed into the Liberty University

Best Practices for Businesses to Follow When Managing Business Contracts

A well-written contract not only protects your business from dispute-related liabilities, but is the best tool for holding all parties accountable and ensuring that the mutually agreed expectations are met. While in some cases verbal contracts can be enforced, as a business owner, you should always push for written contracts. In this article, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance explores the best practices to follow for negotiating and creating business contracts.  The Need for Contracts  Before we

Get Your Lynchburg, VA Small Business Ready for the Holidays!

The holidays are a magical time of year. Families come together, friends exchange gifts, and everyone is in good spirits. 'Tis the season for giving, after all! But if you own a small business, the holidays can also be a stressful time. There's so much to do to get ready for the holiday rush. But don't worry, we're here to help. Here's a checklist from the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance of everything you need to do to get your small business ready for the holiday season.1. Decorate Your Store to

Effective Technology for Small Businesses in Lynchburg, VA

The business environment is rapidly changing thanks to innovation. Technology transforms the workspace by streamlining processes, automating functions, integrating systems, and enhancing security. However, the size of your business affects the cost-effectiveness of the invested technology. For startups and small businesses, having the right technology is one thing, but affordability is another significant aspect. Your business can only enjoy the benefits of practical, scalable, and reasonably-priced

American Airlines Expands LYH Flight Schedule

LYNCHBURG, October 1, 2020 ─ On the heels of a continuing recovery in local airline passenger demand, American Airlines will offer an additional regional jet flight at Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) starting October 8, 2020.  The new service will increase American’s service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to four roundtrip flights most days, while doubling the airport’s monthly seat capacity compared to its COVID-19 April 2020 low point. The additional flight frequency by American is in

(“ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FIVE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE BUILDINGS'')

As you are aware, Governor Northam and VDH issued Executive Order 63 – Order of Public Health Emergency Five (“ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FIVE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE BUILDINGS”). The Order requires patrons in the Commonwealth age ten and over…to cover their mouth and nose with a face covering…when entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time inside” businesses listed in the Order. It requires employees to wear face coverings over their nose and mouth at all times