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Undercover Diner Visits Tori Blue
Located inside the Bella Vista Hotel on Candlers Mountain Road, Tori Blue feels like one of those places you almost stumble upon by accident—and then immediately wonder how you didn’t know about it sooner. Four friends and I chose it for a girls’ night out, and from the
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Undercover Diner Visits Isabella’s
Back for more Italian food—this time to celebrate my sister’s birthday. Last year’s pick was Fratelli’s, but this year she opted for Isabella’s, a choice that felt comfortably predictable in the best way. Isabella’s is one of those places you go knowing it will
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Meet Geoffrey Kershner
Guiding The Next Generation of Arts Leaders After years shaping Lynchburg’s creative infrastructure—from local arts education to nonprofit leadership at the Academy Center of the Arts—Geoffrey Kershner is stepping into a broader role, leading the launch of a new Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in arts
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Undercover Diner Visits 801 at Olivers
I’ll be honest: walking into 801 at Oliver’s, I wasn’t quite sure what I was walking into — starting with the name. Is it 801? Is it Oliver’s? Is it both? As it turns out, that slight confusion is part of the story. For years, there was
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Undercover Diner Visits Hueso Loco
When El Jefe closed its doors downtown, it left behind a prime spot—and some big shoes to fill. So, when Hueso Loco opened in the same location, my friends and I were genuinely excited to see a new, lively Mexican restaurant take over the space. Operated by the same
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Undercover Diner Visits El Camino
I’ve driven past El Camino on Lakeside Drive countless times, always noticing the modest building, the steady stream of cars, and the very questionable parking situation. I had also heard the same refrain from friends and acquaintances over the years: It is some of the most authentic Mexican food in
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LCS ANNOUNCES 2025-26 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
E. C. Glass High School Teacher Ashley Marot Named Teacher of the Year Ashley Marot, an art teacher at E. C. Glass High School, has been named the 2025-26 Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) Teacher of the Year. A dedicated and innovative educator, Marot embodies the spirit of LCS through her
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