
LU Golf Expansion Could be a Significant Draw for Recruits
With the added draw of a fully playable on-campus course, Liberty Golf could soon join the ranks of the school’s most impactful athletic programs.

What $23K Buys You—and What $1.1M Gets You in Forest
Greater Lynchburg Real Estate Transactions

Agenda Illustrated: This Week’s Cartoon
Not even the minutes can find logic in Lynchburg City Council—but a cartoon can reveal the truth.

You're Invited to the Grand Opening of the new LPD Headquarters
LPD to Throw a Party You Can Leave
Undercover Diner Visits Carmela’s at the Loft
Friday night brought me and a group of friends to Carmela’s At The Loft, tucked just outside of Lynchburg on the far end of Timberlake Road near U.S. 460. It’s a spot I’ve dined at before and generally enjoyed, so I arrived with hopeful expectations and

A Mustache, A Mission, A Movement
Chris Boswell honored with VCIC Humanitarian Award--his commitment to Lynchburg’s youth has raised millions and built a legacy of care. For Chris Boswell, a change in high schools when he was 15 years old also meant a lifelong change in perspective. Boswell is a 2025 recipient of the Virginia

$115,000 Raised So Far for Bedford County Animal Shelter Expansion
Construction is officially underway on a 3,000-square-foot expansion of the Bedford County Animal Shelter. County officials, staff, and other community stakeholders broke ground on the project on May 15, 2025. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Earlier this year, after hearing from many

Undercover Diner Visits Trailhead
One of Lynchburg’s biggest assets is its trail system, which spans miles throughout the city. RiverWalk trail is one of the most popular, and a new restaurant beside the trail offers downtown visitors a choice to fuel up before or after enjoying a walk or ride. Trailhead is found

Undercover Diner Visits Maple Leaf Tea Room
If you are looking for a charming place to treat your mother (or yourself) to something a little more refined than the usual brunch, the newly opened Maple Leaf Tea Room on Commerce Street may just be your next favorite hideaway. Housed in the former Ploughcroft Tea Room, the Maple
