, June 30, 2026

Your Agenda: Fourth of July, Record Heat and One of Lynchburg's Best Kept Secrets


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Your holiday guide to fireworks and closures, plus the remarkable story behind Liberty's nationally dominant hockey programs, private jets in and out of Lynchburg, restaurant inspections, gas prices and Lynchburg's new derelict housing dashboard.

Lynchburg's Best Kept Secret: Liberty’s Men’s & Women’s D1 Hockey teams

Award-winning men's and women's Division I programs are bringing visitors, generating economic activity and developing leaders on and off the ice.

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Most Greater Lynchburg Restaurants Earn Low Violation Totals During Health Inspections

Three establishments post perfect inspections as no routine inspection exceeds three violations

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Greater Lynchburg Real Estate Transactions: Home Sales and Building Activity

(ABOVE) FOR SALE: 1423 Lakepointe Dr, Forest, $2,150,000 Listed by Randy Higgins, Cornerstone Realty

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Your Guide to the Fourth of July in Greater Lynchburg

Fireworks, holiday closures, cooling centers and other things to know before the holiday weekend.

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Private Jets Continue to Connect Lynchburg to Business Hubs Across the East

Aircraft linked to corporate executives, medical transport, universities and military operations arrived from destinations including Teterboro, Hilton Head, Jacksonville, Nashville and Bangor.

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Lynchburg Launches Public Dashboard to Track Derelict Housing Rehabilitation

New Online Tool Gives Residents a Real-Time Look at Blighted Properties Being Restored Across the City

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Lynchburg Opens Cooling Centers as Extreme Heat Arrives This Week

Air-Conditioned Locations, Family Activities and Cooling Assistance Available as Temperatures Near 100 Degrees

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Gas Prices Reverse Course, Rise Across Greater Lynchburg and Virginia

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Lynchburg Seeks Volunteers for City Boards and Commissions

Applications Due July 6 for Several City Council Appointments

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Collaborative Healthplex Brings New Model of Coordinated Care to Lynchburg

The new Graves Mill Road medical campus brings primary care, specialty services, imaging, and urgent care together in one location, with plans for continued growth.

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New Program Rewards Lynchburg Cyclists for Shopping Local
Central Virginia Commuter Services initiative offers free helmet decals and rewards riders who support participating local businesses. LYNCHBURG, Va. — Cyclists in Lynchburg can now earn discounts at participating local businesses through a new community initiative launched by Central Virginia Commuter Services. The “Businesses for Bikes” program began June 15 and
Lynchburg City Schools Names Two Principals; E.C. Glass Leadership Search to Continue
Two experienced educators will assume principal positions July 1 while E.C. Glass High School moves forward with an interim leader after April Goff withdrew from the position. LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Lynchburg City School Board has approved the appointment of two principals for the 2026-27 school year, effective July
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