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University of Lynchburg reports financial surplus, fall first-year enrollment growth, career-focused academic programs
The University of Lynchburg is opening its next chapter on solid ground: fall first-year enrollment is up, the FY26 budget closed with a surplus, and Dr. Sally Selden, the University’s 12th president, has begun her tenure with momentum across academic programs and an ambitious long-term growth plan. In recent years, University leadership took direct action to realign the institution’s operating budget with changing demographic trends. Those decisions have stabilized the University’s balance sheet while
Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Allocates $2.2 Million to Establish New Substance Use Treatment Program in Central Virginia
Today's Date: August 31 , 2026 Release Date: IMMEDIATE Ryan Weaks Director of Communications & Community Engagement (434) 426-1186 Ryan.Weaks@HorizonBH.org Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Allocates $2.2 Million to Establish New Substance Use Treatment Program in Central Virginia Bedford, VA – For 25 years, International Overdose Awareness Day has brought people and communities together to remember those we’ve lost and to take action to save lives. According to the most recent data from
Being employed and being meaningfully employed aren’t always the same thing.
PRESS RELEASEContact: Michelle DeHaven, V²M | The Veteran Magazine, Hello@V2Mag.com, (434) 515-2556Being employed and being meaningfully employed aren’t always the same thing.‘Next Chapter Veteran Career & Hiring Expo’ Connects Veterans and Military Spouses with Meaningful CareerOpportunities in the Central Virginia region.LYNCHBURG, Virginia, August 27, 2026 | For Veterans and military spouses who are unemployed,under-employed, or ready for a career change, the Next Chapter Veteran Career & Hiring Expo
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg Announces “Next Chapter” with New Headquarters and Plans for Dedicated Teen Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBoys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg Announces “Next Chapter” with New Headquarters and Plans for Dedicated Teen CenterCommunity support will be key to opening the doors of a new teen focused space at 2512 Langhorne Road, with a goal of welcoming teens by spring 2027. LYNCHBURG, Va. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg is preparing for its next chapter and is calling on the Lynchburg community to help make it possible. On Tuesday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m., the organization
New Coordinated Specialty Care Program in Central Virginia Earns $2.3M in Support From Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Ryan Weaks Director of Communications & Community Engagement (434) 426-1186 Ryan.Weaks@HorizonBH.org New Coordinated Specialty Care Program in Central Virginia Earns $2.3M in Support From Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Central VA – The first Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program in Central Virginia has been awarded a four-year $2,378,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand Horizon Behavioral Health’s
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
