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Drowning Remains a Leading Risk for Young Children, YMCA Offering Free Water Safety Training for Local Families
Drowning Remains a Leading Risk for Young Children, YMCA Offering Free Water Safety Training for Local Families Lynchburg, VA — May 1st, 2026 — As temperatures rise and families head toward pools, lakes, and vacations, the YMCA of Central Virginia is urging parents to take water safety seriously. Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 and one of the top causes for children ages 5–14 and it often happens quickly, quietly, and when adults are nearby but unaware. To help prevent
Centra Behavioral Health Hospital Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new hospital on the Simons Run Medical Campus
Contact: Stephanie McBrideCentra434.660.7634 stephanie.mcbride@centrahealth.comContact: Aileen BennettLifepoint Behavioral Health615.9207668aileen.bennett@lpnt.netPRESS RELEASE – IMMEDIATE RELEASECentra Behavioral Health Hospital Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new hospital on the Simons Run Medical CampusLYNCHBURG, Va. (May 5, 2026) – Centra and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, joined community leaders for a celebratory ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the
ABC 13 – WSET Main Anchor Noreen Turyn Announces Retirement After 36 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ABC 13 – WSET Main Anchor Noreen Turyn Announces Retirement After 36 Years Lynchburg, VA — [April 23, 2026] — ABC 13 – WSET today announces the retirement of longtime main anchor Noreen Turyn, marking the close of an extraordinary 36-year career dedicated to serving the communities of Central Virginia. For more than three decades, Turyn has been a trusted and steady presence in viewers’ homes—guiding audiences through breaking news, major community events, and moments of both
Lynchburg Community Raises Over $6,500 to Fight Parkinson’s on World Parkinson’s Day
For Immediate Release Lynchburg Community Raises Over $6,500 to Fight Parkinson’s on World Parkinson’s Day Lynchburg, VA — April 17, 2026 — On World Parkinson’s Day, the Lynchburg community came together at the YMCA of Central Virginia to raise over $6,500 for Rock Steady Boxing, nearly doubling last year’s total and directly supporting individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. With up to 150 attendees, the event highlighted the strength, resilience, and community surrounding individuals living with
News Release: 4/17/2026
AABOA Expo to Bring Business Leaders, Cultural Connection, and Industry Insight to Roanoke, VA (April 16, 2026) — On May 13, 2026, more than 1,000 business owners, operators, and industry professionals will gather in Roanoke for a day focused on entrepreneurship, culture, and community. The Asian American Business Owners Association (AABOA) will host its 2026 Business Trade Exposition at the Berglund Special Events Center, bringing together leaders across hospitality, finance, convenience, fuel, real
Announcing the Opening of The Allure: Maintenance-Free Townhomes with Resort-Style Amenities
RUSTBURG, VA (March 17th, 2026) – Ryan Homes is pleased to announce that construction is officially underway at The Allure. Sales have now begun for this highly anticipated collection of new townhomes in Campbell County. A New Chapter for The Allure This new phase will introduce 60 thoughtfully designed townhomes, combining quality craftsmanship with a central location just minutes to Liberty University, shopping, dining, and key commuter routes. As Ryan Homes brings its first single‑family townhome
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Program Announces 2026 Grant Recipient
- The 20th Youth Philanthropy Council of the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation will award their annual nonprofit grants on Wednesday, March 25 from 4:15-5:30PM at Central Virginia Community College in the Merritt Hall Auditorium. The recipient of the $10,000 Wells Fargo Youth Philanthropy Award is Food for Kids and the $5,000 Stuart J. Turille Youth Philanthropy Award is Campbell County Educational Foundation. Food for Kids will use the $10,000 grant to fuel its Weekend Pack a Sack
ohDEER of Central Virginia Wins 2026 Franchise of the Year
ohDEER of Central Virginia Wins 2026 Franchise of the Year! ohDEER is a pest and wildlife control service that specializes in all-natural mosquito, tick, deer, and rabbit repellent treatments for residential outdoor spaces. Their plant-based sprays and granular treatments are designed to be safe for people, pets, and the environment — no need to even go indoors during application. The company also offers a respray guarantee, promising a free follow-up treatment if customers continue seeing pests within
Alliance Events Director Earns Certified Corporate Event Planner Designation
Lynchburg, VA – September 3, 2025 – The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is proud to announce that Director of Events, Mercedies Ramstead, has successfully earned her Certified Corporate Event Planner (CEP) designation through Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) and Lovegevity.The CEP certification is a nationally recognized credential that equips professionals with the skills to plan, design, and execute a wide range of corporate events, from large conferences and training sessions to
United Way of Central Virginia to Host Hill City Slide in Downtown Lynchburg in One Month
In one month's time, United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV) will be having their annualHill City Slide event. The event will take place on August 22nd through 24th. UWCV,partnered with the company Urban Slide, will transform Church Street between 12thStreet and Washington Street into a 700 foot water slide where participants will ridedown on inner tubes. Ticket holders will have a 2 hour time slot where they can slide asmany times as they wish. All proceeds from this event will go towards the mission ofUWCV
