Lynchburg News

Virginia University of Lynchburg kicks off fundraising campaign

Richmond Times-Dispatch - Thu Nov 19

Virginia University of Lynchburg launched the biggest fundraising effort in its history this week to support ongoing restoration of its campus.

Woman robbed in CVS parking lot

NewsAdvance.com - Thu Nov 19

A 73-year-old woman was robbed in the parking lot of a Lynchburg pharmacy Thursday afternoon, police said.

Virginia's Rail Heritage Region hopes to bring in tourists

WDBJ7 - Thu Nov 19

Virginia's General Assembly has designated this area Virginia's Rail Heritage Region.

Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers, clients to serve

Amherst New Era Progress - Wed Nov 18

A Meals on Wheels program for Amherst and Nelson counties is seeking clients who could use a hot meal, as well as volunteers to help deliver them.

Playground Burning Suspect Sought

WSET-TV Lynchburg - Wed Nov 18

It's been a week and a half since someone set fire to a Lynchburg's RS Payne Elementary School.

Crime Log - Nov. 18, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress - Wed Nov 18

2: A male juvenile was charged with taking money from another's wallet at the high school.

New a oeCall of Dutya games stolen, suspects caught on camera

WSLS-TV Roanoke - Tue Nov 17

The Lynchburg Police Department hopes someone will recognize two suspects, caught on surveillance camera, stealing a box of the new "Call of Duty - Modern Warfare" game.

Police Investigate Boonsboro Break-ins

WSET - Tue Nov 17

Lynchburg police are investigating two overnight burglaries at the Boonsboro Shopping Center.

Accident on Lynchburg Expressway

WSET-TV Lynchburg - Mon Nov 16

Police say a man was air lifted to Roanoke Memorial Hospital with life threatening injuries after a car accident on the Lynchburg Express Sunday.

Child thrown from car in crash; 4 hurt

WSLS - Mon Nov 16

Failure to yield and failure to use headlights after dark caused a two-car crash on U.S. 460 in Thomas Terrace on Sunday that sent three adults and a child to the hospital, police said.