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Opera on the James Receives $30,000 Grant for Building Envelope and Safety Improvements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Opera on the James Receives $30,000 Grant for Building Envelope and Safety Improvements LYNCHBURG, Va. — Opera on the James has received a $30,000 grant from the Marietta McNeill Morgan & Samuel Tate Morgan, Jr. Trust, to support building envelope and safety improvements at the company's downtown Lynchburg headquarters. The grant will help fund priority repairs identified through professional architectural and engineering assessments of Opera on the James' facility at 701
Centra Rehabilitation Hospital celebrates grand opening of new hospital on the Simons Run Medical Campus
Contact: Stephanie McBrideCentra 434.660.7634stephanie.mcbride@centrahealth.com Contact: Aileen BennettLifepoint Rehabilitation615.920.7668aileen.bennett@lpnt.net PRESS RELEASE – IMMEDIATE RELEASECentra Rehabilitation Hospital celebrates grand opening of new hospital on the Simons Run Medical Campus LYNCHBURG, Va. (July 9, 2026) – Centra and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, joined community leaders for a celebratory ribbon cutting to mark the grand opening of Centra
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces $100,000 Century Fund Recipient
MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Kathyn P. Crowder, President & CEO (434) 845-6500 kathryn@lynchburgfoundation.orgThe Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces $100,000 Century Fund Recipient Media Professionals are Invited to $100,000 Check Presentation on 6/24/26 at 10:00 am (Lynchburg, VA – June17, 2026) - The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (“GLCF” or “Foundation”) announced the 2026 winner of its seventh annual $100,000 Century
ABC 13-WSET Earns Three Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards for Excellence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ABC 13-WSET Earns Three Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards for Excellence LYNCHBURG, Va. — ABC 13-WSET is proud to announce it has been recognized with three prestigious Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) Awards, highlighting the station's commitment to outstanding journalism, community service, and viewer engagement across Central Virginia. ABC 13-WSET received First Place honors in the following categories: · Best Television Morning Show – Good Morning
George Vaughan Joins National Bank in Lynchburg
George Vaughan Joins National Bank in Lynchburg The National Bank of Blacksburg is pleased to welcome George Vaughan as Vice President/Loan Officer. In this role, he will partner with Lynchburg-area customers to meet their commercial lending needs and unique financial objectives. “I take pride in being ready to serve my customers with thoughtful guidance and personalized solutions,” George said. “Whether you’re planning for growth, managing day-to-day finances, or taking the next big step, I look
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
