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Bringing accurate local reporting and storytelling to Lynchburg
A classic “everything went wrong” story told me all I needed to know about the quality of reporting Emma Malinak will bring to Lynchburg.
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Agenda Lynchburg: Council expected to vote on real estate tax rate
Also on the table is a proposal to raise the hotel tax, which has stirred opposition from the travel industry.
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Agenda Lynchburg: Joint city-schools committee will meet Tuesday
Committee members will vote on final recommendations for many items, including a future school closure and school rezonings.
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Agenda Lynchburg: City council to review proposed budget increases
The proposed budget will increase water, sewer and stormwater management bills.
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Agenda Lynchburg: City council, school board to meet Tuesday in wake of resignation votes
The joint meeting comes as discussion continues about school board member Christian DePaul’s conduct toward the acting school superintendent.
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Agenda Lynchburg: City council to hold public hearing, vote on plan to launch new facility for Rivermont Schools
The private Rivermont group teaches K-12 students with autism.
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Agenda Lynchburg: City council meets Friday to choose mayor, vice mayor
It seems likely to be a fraught decision — two years of bickering followed the council’s last battle over leadership roles.
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Cardinal to add Lynchburg reporter with support from Report for America
The new reporter will start in July of 2025.
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Agenda Lynchburg: City council to hold public hearing, consider Leesville Road townhome plan
Zoning decisions could allow 88 townhomes and parking at 750 Leesville Road in an area designated mostly for institutional use.
