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“Enjoy the Feast, Recycle the Grease” Campaign kicks off in Bedford and Lynchburg
Lynchburg Water Resources and Bedford Water have launched the “Enjoy the Feast, Recycle the Grease” campaign ahead of the holiday season. The two providers are offering free kits to help residents collect and return…
Gleaning For The World launches 2026 Veterans Supply Collection Drive
Gleaning for the World has opened its 2026 Veterans Supply Collection Drive to support veterans across Central and Southside Virginia. Donations are accepted through Nov. 13, with public collection events outside the…
Lynchburg Water Resources, Bedford Water kick off their annual grease recycling campaign
Lynchburg Water Resources and Bedford Water have launched their annual grease recycling campaign ahead of the holiday cooking season. The initiative encourages residents to dispose of cooking grease properly rather than…
Affordable childcare remains a challenge in Lynchburg area
HumanKind has nearly doubled the number of children served by its Early Head Start program in Lynchburg, expanding capacity from 36 to 70. The Fenwick Drive facility expansion was supported by federal funding and more…
Lynchburg working to remove large log jams from Blackwater Creek
Crews in Lynchburg are removing large log jams from Blackwater Creek to limit erosion and protect nearby trail infrastructure, including a bridge. The work began this week and is expected to continue through November…
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See the Lynchburg-area high school football playoff pairings
The regular season for Lynchburg-area high school football has concluded, with eight local teams advancing to the VHSL region playoffs. Quarterfinal matchups are set to begin this Friday, November 14, with winners…
Campbell's 21 lead Liberty over Boyce 113-54
The Liberty Flames dominated the Boyce Bulldogs in a lopsided 113-54 victory on Saturday. Cooper Campbell led the offensive charge for Liberty, scoring 21 points to pace his team. The Flames maintained control…
Lynchburg vice mayor connected to secret Facebook account
Lynchburg Vice Mayor Curt Diemer is facing scrutiny following allegations that he operated a secret Facebook account under the name 'Jordan Jones.' The controversy emerged after photos of Diemer at a concert appeared on…
See the Week 11 Lynchburg-area high school football scores
The high school football regular season in the Lynchburg area concluded with a competitive Week 11 slate on Friday. Key results included Jefferson Forest defeating Heritage to secure the Seminole District championship…
Man indicted in 2023 killing of 16-year-old in Lynchburg after three-and-a-half-year investigation
A special grand jury in Lynchburg has indicted Daunte Jefferson on charges including first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of 16-year-old Tarion Marshall. The indictment follows a three-and-a-half-year investigation…
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Arrest in teen’s killing sheds new light on death of 6-year-old in Lynchburg
Lynchburg authorities have linked the 2023 killing of 16-year-old Terrion Marshall to the shooting death of 6-year-old Kingston Campbell. Dante Jefferson, 29, was arrested on charges including murder and gang…
Ranking Lynchburg's Week 11 high school football games
The regular season for high school football in the Lynchburg area reaches its conclusion with Week 11 games. Teams are competing for final district titles and crucial positioning ahead of next week's regional playoffs…
“Enjoy the Feast, Recycle the Grease” campaign kicks off holiday season
Lynchburg Water Resources and Bedford Water have launched the “Enjoy the Feast, Recycle the Grease” campaign ahead of the holiday season. The initiative encourages residents to properly dispose of cooking oils and…
Lynchburg man arrested in connection with 2023 homicide
Lynchburg police have arrested 29-year-old Dante Jefferson in connection with a 2023 homicide that occurred at 16th and Taylor Streets. The shooting resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy. Authorities state that the…
Lynchburg man arrested for 2023 shooting death of teenager: LPD
Lynchburg police have arrested 29-year-old Dante Jefferson in connection with the March 2023 shooting death of a teenager. The arrest was made on November 4, following an investigation by the Lynchburg Police…
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Lynchburg Police arrest suspect in 2023 killing of teen
Lynchburg Police have arrested 29-year-old Dante Jefferson in connection with the 2023 murder of a 16-year-old boy. The victim was found shot inside a crashed vehicle in March 2023. Jefferson faces multiple charges…
Lynchburg City Council race sees three seats flipped for Democrats
Following Tuesday's midterm elections, the Lynchburg City Council will see a shift in leadership as three Democratic candidates secured victories. Nat Marshall, Dave Henderson, and Christina Delzingaro successfully…
Democrats win all 3 Lynchburg City Council seats, flipping majority
Democrats won all three at-large seats in the Lynchburg City Council election, shifting the council majority from Republican to a 4-3 Democratic advantage. The winning candidates, Christina Delzingaro, Nat Marshall, and…
City of Lynchburg officials remind residents of warming shelter options ahead of winter
City of Lynchburg officials are reminding residents about available warming shelter locations as winter approaches. The city is collaborating with local service providers and the Central Virginia Continuum of Care to…
Lynchburg voters push three dems ahead in council election
Democratic candidates for the Lynchburg City Council have secured significant leads in the at-large seats following Tuesday's election. According to reports, the three Democratic contenders have maintained a margin…
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Vote now for The News & Advance Athlete of the Week
The News & Advance has opened voting for its Athlete of the Week for the week of November 2. The nominees include high school athletes from Amherst County, Liberty Christian, Gretna, and Liberty High School. The…
Election Day 2026: Voters head to polls in Lynchburg
Voters in Lynchburg headed to the polls on Tuesday for Election Day 2026. Residents are participating in local and state races, including the Lynchburg City Council contest, alongside voting on three proposed…
Virginia Man Acie Dylan Francis Killed On Way To Work
Acie Dylan Francis, 29, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Calohan Road in Campbell County on Friday, October 30. Francis was commuting to work at the time of the accident. His family and friends are mourning the…
Lynchburg’s Mustaches 4 Kids to begin 13th year of no-shave November fundraising
Lynchburg’s Mustaches 4 Kids has launched its 13th annual no-shave November fundraising campaign. Participants grow facial hair to raise money for over 40 local youth organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters…
Lynchburg Police in search of individuals accused of theft at Hill City Stadium
The Lynchburg Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying persons of interest involved in a theft at Hill City Stadium. The Hill City Howlers organization confirmed they are cooperating…
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What we learned from Week 10 of high school football
Jefferson Forest continues its dominant high school football season, moving one win away from securing the Seminole District title after a decisive victory over Brookville. The Cavaliers have maintained an impressive…
One injured, law enforcement searching for man following Lynchburg shooting incident
The Lynchburg Police Department is actively searching for 31-year-old Keon Thomas following a shooting incident on the 1400 block of Ashbourne Drive. Authorities report that one victim was discovered with a gunshot…
Lynchburg Police looking for man identified as suspect in shooting
Lynchburg Police are searching for 31-year-old Keon Thomas, identified as the suspect in a shooting that occurred late Sunday on the 1400 block of Ashbourne Drive. The victim remains in serious condition at a local…
Marva Ray Davis Cooper Anderson, 81, of Lynchburg
Marva Ray Davis Cooper Anderson, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 20, 2026. An accomplished educator, author of 23 books, and artist, she was deeply committed to her faith and family. Throughout her…