Council members Marty Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson want to block the city attorney from acting on behalf of the electoral board.
Charlotte Matherly
Charlotte Matherly is a freelance reporter with Cardinal News. She graduated from James Madison University in May 2023 and has previously written for The Harrisonburg Citizen, Richmond BizSense and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Got a story pitch or gluten-free restaurant recommendations? Contact Charlotte at matherlycgm@gmail.com.
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Losing candidate in Lynchburg Republican primary for council files suit to invalidate election
The rare election challenge raises questions about whether all the votes were counted.
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Faraldi wins Lynchburg council race as canvass widens his margin
His margin over Peter Alexander falls just outside what the state allows for a recount.
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University of Lynchburg helps Afghan women overcome hurdles to fulfill their goals of higher education
After the U.S. withdrew, many were “left behind” in a country where women are not allowed to earn degrees, said English instructor Rachel Willis.
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Abingdon sailor who perished at Pearl Harbor is finally laid to rest
A World War II veteran from Abingdon whose remains were unidentified for decades was buried this week at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, six years after his remains were accounted for by the U.S. government. James Holzhauer, who was born Nov. 5, 1913, in Abingdon, died from the attack on Pearl Harbor on […]
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Piedmont Virginia Community College was the first in Virginia to offer a certification in cannabis
Roanoke College and the University of Lynchburg are launching cannabis programs, but a community college at Charlottesville started its certificate-level program in 2022.
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Jury rules government can keep 71 animals, 29 to be returned to Natural Bridge Zoo
A hundred animals were seized from the Rockbridge County zoo in December. A weeklong trial was held to determine where they end up.
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Lawyers clash over care of Natural Bridge Zoo’s giraffes
Fifth day of trial over whether state can seize the zoo’s animal focuses on whether the giraffes are kept “in prison” or whether they’re well cared for.
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Trial testimony discusses animal welfare, living conditions at Natural Bridge Zoo
The trial, which will determine the fate of nearly 100 animals, was scheduled to end Thursday but will now extend through Friday and likely into the first week of March.
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Planned prison closure puts the squeeze on a small town in Augusta County
The Augusta Correctional Center is one of four state prisons set to close this year. Its 200-plus employees can request reassignment at other correctional facilities, or opt for retirement or severance.
