This week’s Agenda covers real estate, inspections, gas prices, school registration, and a growing focus on pets and mental health
Pets and Mental Health Take Center Stage in New May Partnership
Horizon Behavioral Health and the Lynchburg Humane Society team up for “Adopt Wellness” initiative
From Forest Hills to Farm Acreage: Real Estate Moves Across the Region
High-end home sales, subdivision growth, and new construction reflect throughout Greater Lynchburg
Strong Week at the Top, Trouble at the Bottom
Zero-violation inspections stand out, but Kenny’s and La Caretta Madison Heights—drive higher totals.
LCS Online Registration for 2026–27 School Year
Families are encouraged to register early to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
Lowest Lynchburg and Beyond Gasoline Prices Climb This Week
Lynchburg remains competitive, though most local markets are edging closer to $4 for regular.
Nine Trapped in Downtown Elevator Rescued After Late-Night Ordeal
All nine rescued safely thanks to complex rope operation by Lynchburg Fire Department (photos below: Lynchburg Fire Department) A night out in downtown Lynchburg turned into a two-and-a-half-hour ordeal Thursday after nine people became trapped inside an elevator at a Commerce Street apartment building. According to the Lynchburg Fire Department,
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What Others are Saying...
Lynchburg tunnel project nears breakthrough with 700 feet of rock left, ending in July WSET Heart attack survivor gets to thank Lynchburg paramedics who saved him, in person WFXR GOP candidates sound off on unions, housing costs at Americans for Prosperity event News & Advance (paywall)
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New Freestanding Emergency Room and Urgent Care Facility
Centra partners with Intuitive Health to bring first hybrid emergency room and urgent care facility to the greater Lynchburg region LYNCHBURG, Va. – Centra has partnered with Intuitive Health to bring a new healthcare model to the region that combines emergency and urgent care services in one convenient location. The facility
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The Main Event: Lynchburg GOP Primary...
Agenda Illustrated:
A visual take on the growing divide heading into Lynchburg’s GOP firehouse primary. For additional coverage and reporting on the race, see this week’s “What Others are Saying...”
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Court Queens Chronicles the Rise of Women’s Basketball
From the 1890s to today, the new book highlights the players who defined the game A new book celebrating the history and rise of women’s basketball is set to be released this month, and one of its co-authors is longtime sportswriter Emma Baccellieri, who covers women’s sports for
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Former News & Advance Editor Joe Stinnett Explores Lynchburg’s Post–Civil War Journey to Liberia
New book traces the decisions, risks, and legacy of more than 100 local residents who left in 1865 Former News & Advance editor Joe Stinnett is shining a light on a little-known chapter of Lynchburg’s history with his new book, Out of Virginia. The book recounts the story of more
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