Lynchburg NewsLocal news for Lynchburg, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Lynchburg soldier faded into obscurity as Sgt. York became icon- July 7, 2008 It was one of the most fantastic exploits of World War I. A little more than a month before the end of the war, the story goes, Sgt.http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/lynchburg-soldier-faded-into-obscurity-as-s... Localities Choose Mayors- July 7, 2008 It was a close vote for Lynchburg Mayor, but the leadership from last year is staying-put. In a vote of 4 to 3 -- council members voted for Joan Foster to continue as mayor, and Bert Dodson as vice mayor.http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/localities-choose-mayors?fromrss=1 Madison Heights man pleads in DUI death- July 6, 2008 A Madison Heights man pleaded guilty Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter and driving drunk in the July 2007 death of a Lynchburg-area woman.http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/madison-heights-man-pleads-in-dui-death?fro... Celebrate the Fourth of July in Central Virginia- July 6, 2008 Three races: Red for kids 12 and younger; White for those 40 and older; Blue for those ages 13 to 39.http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-central-vir... Crime Stoppers - Business Break-In- July 5, 2008 Another break-in in Lynchburg this week: this time at a business downtown. Police say someone broke into Estate Specialists on Commerce Street the night of June 8. The thief stole a delivery van, a Dell ...http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/crime-stoppers-business-break-in?fromrss=1 Fireworks Costs Skyrocketing- July 5, 2008 Add this to the list of things that cost more. Fireworks prices have increased and makers are blaming high fuel prices.http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/fireworks-costs-skyrocketing?fromrss=1 Former Mayor a Pastor Again- July 4, 2008 Former Lynchburg Mayor Carl Hutcherson has a new job, one that he is pretty familiar with.http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/former-mayor-a-pastor-again?fromrss=1 One Tank Trip - Appomattox- July 4, 2008 It may be someplace you visited on a field trip years ago, but since then a lot has changed in Appomattox drawing thousands of visitors from around the country and the world each year.http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/one-tank-trip-appomattox?fromrss=1 City Looks at Electric Cars- July 4, 2008 Gas prices and the economy have local government scrambling for ways to save money.http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/city-looks-at-electric-cars?fromrss=1 Wreck on U.S 501 hurts one- July 3, 2008 A rear-end collision on U.S. 501 near Gladys sent a van into oncoming traffic Tuesday, and sent a Lynchburg woman to the hospital via MedFlight helicopter.http://www.topix.net/city/lynchburg-va/2008/07/wreck-on-u-s-501-hurts-one?fromrss=1 |