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January 11, 2008
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
Award surprises three area elementary schools
Three schools in Amherst and Appomattox counties were among 89 statewide to earn the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence, which caught some area administrators by surprise Thursday morning.Carjacking charges dropped
APPOMATTOX - An Amelia man was looking at a lot less time behind bars Thursday after prosecutors dropped several charges against him, including one charge that had already been reduced from an initial allegation of carjacking.Rape suspect pleads guilty
APPOMATTOX - An Appomattox man pleaded guilty Thursday to raping a motel clerk in February.Depression can hurt college students
Depression can come into a student's life without telltale glumness and the blues - it can be relentless fatigue, edgy temper, inability to concentrate and constant friction with roommates.Parents lay out wishes to Bedford County school board
Parents of students in Bedford County Schools want better pay for teachers and less crowded schools.Police pursue vehicle in U.S. 29 chase
What began as a high-speed pursuit Thursday resulted in multiple charges for a Lynchburg man, according to Sgt. David Cooper with the Virginia State Police.Bedford teen found
Posted 6 p.m. The 16-year-old who was reported as missing from Bedford has been located, Capt. Steve Rizzuto with the Bedford city police department said.Three local schools earn governor’s awards
Posted 11:45 a.m. Three schools in Amherst and Appomattox counties were among 89 statewide to earn the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence.Three gunmen rob Amherst store
BREAKING NEWS 11:02 a.m. The Best Bet Mini Market was robbed shortly before 7 a.m. Three men entered the store, showed guns and forced customers and employees onto the ground.Nelson County courthouse upgrades coming
Nearly four years after a circuit judge called for an overhaul of Nelson County's courthouse, county officials have decided on a roughly $10 million redesign scheduled to break ground this fall.January 09, 2008
Bedford County school board to conduct budget hearing
The Bedford County School Board will have a 6 p.m. closed meeting today and a 7 p.m. regular meeting at the Bedford Science and Technology Center auditorium.Appomattox County hosts assessment hearing today
Appomattox County property owners have until 5 p.m. today to question their real estate assessments with the county assessor at the final public hearing.Falwell Jr. to join Bedford County board
Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. has a new title: District 5 member of the Bedford County Public Service Authority.Grant will help CVCC Bedford ag program
The Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission awarded Bedford County nearly $200,000 in farm grants this week.ODU’s Lynchburg campus readies for new term
As winter break comes to an end this week, it's "crunch time" for Sharon Martin, who's gearing up for spring semester at Lynchburg's only public university.Tomorrow is deadline for Appomattox property assessment questions
Posted 1:20 p.m. Appomattox County property owners have until tomorrow to question their real estate assessments with the county assessor.January 08, 2008
