Virtual Town Hall Meeting Scheduled Re: Fifth Street (May 19)

On Wednesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m., the City of Lynchburg will host a moderated virtual town hall meeting to discuss two topics: (1) whether or not to rename Fifth Street; and (2) how the City can honor the rich history and contributions of Lynchburg's African American citizens. The public is cordially invited to attend. The initial question arose when a request was sent to City Council asking that Fifth Street be renamed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Fifth Street currently carries an overlay - or

Calling All Youth for Summer Art Camps at the Bower Center

The school year is winding down and summer is quickly approaching! Children are looking forward to spending time with friends new and old. Think about bringing them to one of the nine summer art camps offered at the Bower Center for the Arts where they can experience a variety of arts including clay, mosaics, painting, theatre, dance, music and more. There is a camp for all ages from 4 to 18 and for all interests! Sign up before May 24 to enjoy an Early Bird Special of 10% off the registration fee.

Updated Schedule for Main St. Renewal Project; Two-Way Traffic on Main Street

The Main Street Renewal Project quarterly schedule has been released and includes the incorporation of two-way traffic on Main Street.  “In 2019, City Council voted to convert Main Street and Church Street to two-way traffic at the completion of the Main Street Renewal Project, and we are within months of realizing this goal,” said Jim Talian, Special Projects Manager for the City of Lynchburg.  The conversion of Main Street, from Fifth Street to Eleventh Street, will occur at the end of July, with the

PINNACLE LOANS $26.7 MILLION TO COMPANIES IN VIRGINIA DURING ROUND TWO OF THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PR

242 local businesses received a PPP loan from the firm, with 94% under $350,000   ROANOKE, VA, May 11, 2021 – In the second round of Paycheck Protection Program lending, Pinnacle Financial Partners made 242 loans worth $26.7 million to local businesses in need in the Roanoke Valley and Lynchburg. Added together with first round lending, the firm issued nearly 736 PPP loans worth more than $131.5 million in the market. For context, Pinnacle’s local loan growth in all of 2019 was $65.6 million. “The worst

Bedford County Recognizes National Economic Development Wee, May 9-15

Bedford County joins localities nationwide to increase awareness of the work economic developers do to create vibrant communities with strong economies. BEDFORD,  VA—Bedford County is marking National Economic Development Week from May 9-15, 2021 to celebrate the contributions and dedication of economic developers and explain the role of the profession in the local and regional community. The Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Office of Economic Development promote the economic

Altavista-based First National Bank reports higher 1Q profit

Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation, the Altavista-based parent company of First National Bank, on Friday reported a higher first-quarter profit. Net income was $1.099 million, or 51 cents per share, compared to $448,000, or 29 cents per share, during the first quarter of 2020. Todd Hall, president and CEO of the company and the bank, said in a news release the higher net income was largely due to growth from the firm’s acquisition of Danville-based Virginia Bank Bankshares Inc., aka Virginia Bank & Trust,

The News & Advance earns more than 20 Virginia Press Association awards

The News & Advance's  newsroom brought home 23 awards from the Virginia Press Association's annual News & Advertising Contest. The press association each year recognizes newspapers around the commonwealth for exceptional writing, photography, multimedia projects, graphics, newspaper design and advertising. The staff was recognized with a Best in Show award for Daily Presentation, the judge commenting, "[This] is a beautiful paper. The staff maximized excellent photography and writing with well-designed

Bower Center’s 2nd Biennial Fiber Arts Exhibit – Final Call!

Calling all fiber artists! Join the Bower Center for the Arts as we host our 2nd Biennial National Fiber Arts Exhibit beginning in July. The entry deadline is May 12. In 2019 the Bower Center for the Arts hosted its first Fiber Arts National Juried Fiber Arts Exhibition. It was such a success the Center decide to make it a biennial exhibit. Fiber artists from as far away as Washington state, Arizona, Michigan and Florida were among the entries from ten different states. Forty-two works were accepted from

WSLS Launches New Initiative, WSLS 10 In Your Town

[ROANOKE, Va.] – WSLS 10 is preparing to take the news on the road and launch a new initiative, WSLS 10 In Your Town. Starting in May, WSLS 10 News will be LIVE in a different city every other Friday through November. “We are passionate about informing and celebrating our communities,” says Margaret Kreger Ashburn, News Director for WSLS 10. “This pop-up newscast is more than a tactic. This is our home too and we are eager to feature extraordinary actions happening all around us.”WSLS 10 In Your Town is an

BEAT BURG IS RIVERVIEWS ARTSPACE’S ANNUAL EVENT CELEBRATING ALL WORD-CENTERED ART FORMS.

FROM POETRY, TO RAP, TO TYPOGRAPHY, BEAT BURG ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CONSCIOUSLY ENCOUNTER LANGUAGE AND THE ART THAT STEMS FROM IT. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO ENGAGE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BUT PARTICULARLY YOUNG PEOPLE, WITH LITERATURE, POETRY, AND MUSIC. The events that make up Beat Burg change from year to year to accommodate and reflect the current cultural movements at home and afar. In previous years, Beat Burg has featured a regional poetry competition where winner’s poems were printed and posted

Campbell County Public Schools receives $17,500 donation from educational foundation

RUSTBURG — The Campbell County Educational Foundation presented Campbell County Public Schools with a $17,500 check to support the division's dual enrollment program with Central Virginia Community College at Monday night's school board meeting. The educational foundation was incorporated in 2017  with the purpose of seeking financial support from the community to help the division and its programs. Through the dual enrollment program, students gain hands-on experience and training that prepares them for

Upcoming Primary Election Information (Primary Election is June 8)

For City of Lynchburg residents who wish to vote in the Lynchburg City Democratic Primary or Republican Primary House of Delegates District 22 on June 8, 2021 The Commonwealth of Virginia and THE City of Lynchburg will hold primary elections on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Any voter in the City may vote in the statewide Democratic primary, and any voters in House of Delegates District 22 may vote in the Republican primary for that district, but voters may vote in only one primary.  Voters have four options to

Virtual Meeting Scheduled - Lakeside Dr. Bridge Over Blackwater Creek Update (Apr. 29)

On Thursday, April 29, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., the public is cordially invited to attend a virtual meeting online or by telephone to receive an update on the Lakeside Drive Bridge Over Blackwater Creek Project.  The meeting will provide information regarding the current construction which includes a new alignment for Lakeside Drive, a new four-lane bridge, a roundabout at the intersection of Old Forest Road and pedestrian facilities throughout the project. This project is the precursor to the College Lake

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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