Nelson county celebrated 122 graduates as they walked across the stage.
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Three candidates running for the Democratic nomination to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional district addressed issues affecting voters in Amherst Thursday with laughter and cordial exchanges in stark contrast to the highly contentious battle playing out on the Republican side of the race.
Corgis raced one another during Corgis Uncorked! at the Lovingston Winery in Nelson County on May 11.
As we arrived at the Cove Mountain trailhead on the Appalachian Trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway last week, songs of the hooded warbler, American redstart and indigo bunting filled the air.
A Bedford man died in a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County on Friday morning, according to the Virginia State Police.
Wintergreen Fire & Rescue delivered their first baby on April 23.
State Sen. John McGuire, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-5th District, in the June 18 primary will not take part in a May 20 public forum in Amherst County despite an online flier from the county’s Republican Party billing the two candidates appearing together, according to a statem…
A three-year repaving project is poised to begin on 24 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, spanning from milepost 97 at Blackhorse Gap just south of the Peaks of Otter to milepost 121 near U.S. 220 in Roanoke, according to a National Park Service news release.
The deal would use an additional $525 million in state revenue to pay for Democratic spending priorities without raising taxes.
One of the joys of spring hiking is to come upon a hillside of trilliums or an occasional lady’s slipper.
A Faber man convicted of involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence in a fatal crash that killed his passenger was sentenced Monday to three years behind bars.
Central Virginia area voters will get a chance to hear directly from candidates on both sides of the aisle for Virginia's 5th Congressional district with upcoming forums in Amherst.
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred May 5 on eastbound Afton Mountain Road in Nelson County.
With weather in the 80’s on Wednesday, herds of families flocked to Yoders Farm in Rustburg to pick ripe, red strawberries all lined in rows.
LOVINGSTON — After four hours of deliberation, a jury on Tuesday returned 18 guilty verdicts against a former Nelson County emergency services coordinator and ex-county sheriff’s deputy in a sexual assault case involving a minor.
This time of year, it’s hard for me to get anything done.
In April of 2004, Almost Home Pet Adoption Center had its grand opening now in April of 2024, they are celebrating their 20th anniversary of being open.
At a campaign event in Amherst County Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-5th District, described his intra-Republican party battle with a state legislator challenging his allegiance to former President Donald Trump as “the highest-profile primary race in the country.”
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) made a stop in Lynchburg on Monday to talk with voters at La Vida Coffee and Market, between visits to Roanoke and Farmville.
Last week, April 12, St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus had a great turnout for their third Ukraine Benefit.
Monday marked 50 years to the day since U.S. District Court Norman K. Moon of Lynchburg began serving as a judge.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to much fanfare signed Senate Bill 436 in Lynchburg on Wednesday, legislation aimed at strengthening workforce development, making credentials more accessible and helping young people achieve apprenticeships earlier.
Lynchburg-area residents witnessed a rare treat Monday as a solar eclipse drew eyes to the sky. Although cloudy conditions may have hindered the view, it didn't stop families at Timbrook Library and other places around the region from gazing into the sky to see the astronomical event.
Tony Dungy told Liberty University students Friday morning that questions like “what are you going to do, what field are you gonna go into, who are you going to work for,” aren’t the questions to focus on.
"That was amazing to me that baseball was such a big part of the Lynchburg society. That's what we do here at the museum. We let people know we share their history."
Three Republican state legislators who represent much of the Lynchburg area addressed a range of bills in the recent Virginia General Assembly session and efforts to work with Democrats who slim majorities in both chambers during a March 28 breakfast event in Bedford.
A former Virginia House of Delegates representative from Campbell County received bond Thursday morning after his arrest over the weekend.
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., stopped in at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital Wednesday to meet with local law enforcement and first responders, area school superintendents, medical professionals and nonprofit leaders for a conversation about the opioid and fentanyl epidemic.
“The proposed legalization of retail marijuana in the Commonwealth endangers Virginians’ health and safety," Gov. Glenn Youngkin said.
The Governors varsity soccer team defeated Liberty High School, 3-2, in the Region 2C Quarterfinals to stay undefeated at 17-0.
For No.3 Chatham — whose members concluded their regular season on a six-game winning streak — faced off against a familiar Dogwood District rival on Wednesday evening.
Energix US will pay a $158,000 fine for violating erosion and sediment control regulations at seven sites.
After 30 years of service to the county, Angela Hicks announced her retirement during the Board of Supervisor meeting on May 14.
Introducing Finnie, the black lab mix! He is a smart, friendly, good boy who loves to play. He adores other dogs! Finnie is highly trainable, walks well on a leash and is clean in his crate. His former owner said he was good in the house as well. Finnie still gets very excited when he sees t…
Yulita Ellis, who has worked for the county since 1999, has been named the new branch manager for Nelson Memorial Library.
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Aloha, Mr. Hand! Introducing the Amazing Platypus! What a special sweetheart! He is young and full of love, giving head butts and nose kisses to show his affection. He is an incredibly special boy who’s love language is defiantly physical touch.
It's the priciest market in Central Virginia and second only to Northern Virginia in the state. And prices just keep rising.
Ultimately, budget negotiators recognized that they did not need the expanded sales tax for their priorities with a potential $1.2 billion surplus of state revenues.
“My opponent has no integrity," the Republican congressman told a crowd of more than 100 at an Albemarle County campaigns stop.
Central Virginia area voters will get a chance to hear directly from candidates on both sides of the aisle for Virginia's 5th Congressional district with upcoming forums in Amherst.
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred May 5 on eastbound Afton Mountain Road in Nelson County.
With weather in the 80’s on Wednesday, herds of families flocked to Yoders Farm in Rustburg to pick ripe, red strawberries all lined in rows.
LOVINGSTON — After four hours of deliberation, a jury on Tuesday returned 18 guilty verdicts against a former Nelson County emergency services coordinator and ex-county sheriff’s deputy in a sexual assault case involving a minor.
This time of year, it’s hard for me to get anything done.
In April of 2004, Almost Home Pet Adoption Center had its grand opening now in April of 2024, they are celebrating their 20th anniversary of being open.