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January 13, 2008
Fire erupts at Royster Fertilizer Plant
A large-scale fire erupted at the Royster Fertilizer Plant at 2410 Mayflower Drive at 7:35 p.m. Sunday night.Carter Glass Bridge to undergo repairs
Posted 6:45 p.m. Drivers can expect to see lane closures and delays on the Carter Glass Bridge between Lynchburg and Amherst County soon, the Virginia Department of Transportation said.January 12, 2008
Gov. Kaine’s smoking ban sparks local debate
At the back of a busy smoking section in Country Kitchen Thursday, Bill Hawley was running the cash register with one hand and holding his pipe with the other.Virginia Education Association releases teacher salary study
The Virginia Education Association recently released its annual teacher salary study, which is giving teachers and administrators something to talk about - competition.Lynchburg joins fight to curb payday lending industry
With the General Assembly kick-starting a new session, dozens of communities representing almost half the state's population are looking for it to restrict the booming payday loan industry.Hopefuls line up for circuit court judge appointment
RICHMOND - Candidates for a judgeship in the Lynchburg area are quietly seeking an appointment from the General Assembly to succeed retiring Judge J. Samuel Johnston of Campbell County.Drought helped Leesville Lake water quality
Blame it on the rain. Lack of rainfall in 2007 helped Leesville Lake improve its water quality, according to a recent report done by lake residents.CD recycling efforts strong at area schools
What started as an easy way for students at Sweet Briar College to help the environment has caught on at another area school and now is being opened up to the community.Despite gas prices, visitors flocking to Central Va. attractions
Despite high gas prices, two of the Lynchburg area's major tourist attractions saw an increase in visitors last year. Attendance was up at Appomattox Court House National Historic Park and Bedford County's Poplar Forest.January 11, 2008
Campbell welcomes new library director
Campbell County announced its new library director Thursday.2007: Fire on the mountains
Wildland fires consumed thousands of acres in Amherst County last year, the most in Central Virginia.Area residents coming out in droves to register to vote
With Virginia's Republican and Democratic presidential primaries just a month away, area residents are registering to vote in large numbers.Teacher raises, job cuts on table for Bedford County School Board
A raise in teacher pay, an addition of three testing coordinators and a decrease in as many as 24 elementary and middle school teaching and administrative positions were among the proposals suggested Friday by members of the Bedford County School Board in their first budget work session for 2008-09.Barr Laboratories to expand and add 220 jobs in Forest
Barr Laboratories plans to expand its Forest operations and add 220 new jobs there over the next six years.Academy scores federal funding boost
The Academy of Fine Arts announced Friday that it will receive $250,000 in federal money, part of the consolidated appropriations act signed by President Bush in December.Historical Foundation seeks Lynchburgers’ stories
Combine the ancient art of storytelling with the modern technology of video recording, and you've got the recipe for the Lynchburg Historical Foundation's latest initiative: its first-ever oral history project.Area officials work to promote fire prevention
The first two months of 2007 were tough on Lynchburg-area firefighters.Woman gets no jail time in ‘unusual’ case
A Gladstone woman will not go to jail after being convicted in October of extortion in a bizarre case in which she dressed up a 60-year-old male coworker in her underwear, tied him up and took his picture.Downtown robbery attempt foiled
When a man walked into the restroom at The Academy Café on Commerce Street a little before noon Friday, manager Joyce Jackson said it didn't register.Robbery at Academy Cafe nets one arrest
BREAKING NEWSA downtown Lynchburg restaurant was robbed and one of its employees abducted Friday afternoon.Woman won’t face jail for extortion scheme
Posted 1:10 p.m. A Gladstone woman will not go to jail after being convicted in October of extortion in a bizarre case in which she dressed up a 60-year-old male coworker in her underwear, tied him up and took his picture.A&N stores closing
Posted 9:45 a.m. The family-owned company blamed increasing competition, slowing sales and mounting losses for its decision.Locals win key committee posts
Central Virginia members of the General Assembly gained some noteworthy committee assignments for the 2008 session, including a prestigious appointment to the House Commerce Committee for Del. Ben Cline, R-Rockbridge.January 10, 2008
