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In the market for a car? Here’s what you need to know about cyberattacks disrupting the auto industry

CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was recently hit by back-to-back cyberattacks.

Ballot confusion delays outcome of Ward IV city council primary

Incumbent Vice Mayor and Councilor Chris Faraldi and challenger Peter Alexander still were waiting for the final votes to be counted in the Republican primary for Lynchburg’s Ward IV on Monday evening in an election filled with GOP infighting and claims of mishandled ballots.

Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 25

Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.

Mark your calendar: Upcoming events in the Lynchburg area

Because this section is free of charge, community events are subject to run based on available space. Email events to calendar@newsadvance.com.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty in deal with US and be freed from prison

The plea brings an abrupt conclusion to a criminal case of international intrigue and to the U.S. government’s pursuit of a publisher whose secret-sharing website made him a cause célèbre.

Judges in Missouri, Kansas temporarily halt part of President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan

The judges’ rulings said that the U.S. Department of Education cannot help borrowers ease their loan repayment burdens going forward under a rule set to go into effect July 1.

RAW: FILE- COURTS HALT PART OF BIDEN STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT

The White House's student loan repayment program is partly halted due to lawsuits filed by two states.

Netanyahu says he won't agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week he would only be willing to agree to a "partial" cease-fire deal that would not end the war.

    Mass shootings across US mark first weekend of summer: ‘This senseless violence just has to stop’

      It was the second straight weekend that saw an outbreak of mass shootings across the U.S., prompting mayors in places marred by the violence to plead for help.

      Highest-paid CEOs in America

        To see which CEOs make the most money, Stacker analyzed data from the AFL-CIO to determine the 20 highest-paid CEOs in the United States.

        Supreme Court rejects appeal from ex-reality star Josh Duggar

          Josh Duggar was on the TLC show “19 Kids and Counting” with his large family before his 2021 conviction.

          Lake Anna diver makes 'epic' find, a wedding band lost five years earlier

            Diver Neil Rudsam was "shaking underwater" when he made the discovery.“

            FBI: Active shooter incidents down 4% last year, up 89% over past 5 years

              A new FBI report shows a slight drop in active shooter incidents in 2023, but overall they are up 89% over the last 5 years.

              Hooters closes 'a select number of underperforming' restaurants

                Hooters is the latest chain to close dozens of locations across the United States, blaming tough economic challenges including rising food and labor costs.

                Local News

                Ballot confusion delays outcome of Ward IV city council primary

                Incumbent Vice Mayor and Councilor Chris Faraldi and challenger Peter Alexander still were waiting for the final votes to be counted in the Republican primary for Lynchburg’s Ward IV on Monday evening in an election filled with GOP infighting and claims of mishandled ballots.

                Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 25

                Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.

                Mark your calendar: Upcoming events in the Lynchburg area

                Because this section is free of charge, community events are subject to run based on available space. Email events to calendar@newsadvance.com.

                The Yard on Fifth Street hopes to create new gathering spot

                A new addition is coming to 5th Street this summer. The Yard on Fifth Street, set to open in late summer at 801 5th Street, will occupy the former Fifth and Federal Station location, which closed in April 2022.

                Lake Anna diver makes 'epic' find, a wedding band lost five years earlier

                Diver Neil Rudsam was "shaking underwater" when he made the discovery.“

                Virginia Department of Health plans to test small, disadvantaged communities for PFAS

                The chemicals have been linked to serious health problems including cancers and reproductive and fetal development issues.

                Trump to hold rally in Virginia with Youngkin day after CNN debate

                Details remain uncertain, but state sources expect it to take place in Hampton Roads.

                Virginia's new school accountability system to be finalized this summer

                The Board of Education is doing away with the state’s current model and is poised to replace it with a system that will rank each school in four performance categories.

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                Crime

                Jury finds Lynchburg man guilty of unlawful wounding in 2021 shooting

                A jury on Friday convicted a Lynchburg man of unlawful wounding and three firearm-related charges in connection with an October 2021 shooting that severely injured a man.

                Fairfield man shot by Bedford deputy during pursuit sentenced

                A Rockbridge County man led law enforcement on a pursuit in Bedford that led to his shooting was sentenced June 18 to 20 years in prison.

                Roanoke man sentenced in 2022 murder in Moneta

                BEDFORD — A Roanoke man convicted of second-degree murder in a New Year’s Day shooting outside a Moneta restaurant that killed a Huddleston resident was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison.

                Madison Heights man charged in shooting at Lynchburg apartment

                A Madison Heights man was arrested Wednesday night in connection with gunshots fired at an apartment complex on Greenfield Drive in Lynchburg, police said Thursday.

                Politics

                Ballot confusion delays outcome of Ward IV city council primary

                Incumbent Vice Mayor and Councilor Chris Faraldi and challenger Peter Alexander still were waiting for the final votes to be counted in the Republican primary for Lynchburg’s Ward IV on Monday evening in an election filled with GOP infighting and claims of mishandled ballots.

                Virginia Department of Health plans to test small, disadvantaged communities for PFAS

                The chemicals have been linked to serious health problems including cancers and reproductive and fetal development issues.

                Lynchburg's new parks and recreation director wants to make lasting impact

                Wyatt Woody had worked in the parks and recreation field for more than 20 years before he was named director of Lynchburg’s Department of Parks & Recreation last fall.

                Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger

                Conservative Virginia Congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Good chairs the hard-right House Freedom Caucus. He trailed state Sen. John McGuire by a little more than 300 votes Thursday afternoon. Elections officials across the state's 5th Congressional District are finalizing their vote counts and mail-in ballots continue to trickle in. The Associated Press has not yet called the race for either candidate. If Good loses, he would be the first House incumbent this year to lose a primary in a district not affected by redistricting.

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                How is life in Lynchburg VA? ›

                With a relatively low cost of living, Lynchburg is overall a city full of variety and opportunity. Lynchburg is a great place with lots of beautiful scenery. The mountains are beautiful, as well as the large amounts of fields and hiking places to explore for families as well as individually.

                What is the oldest newspaper in Virginia? ›

                Virginia's earliest newspaper, the Virginia Gazette, was first published in Williamsburg in 1736.

                Is El Jefe closing in Lynchburg? ›

                LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Owners of a popular Downtown Lynchburg restaurant have announced that they will be closing their doors permanently Tuesday evening. According to the Pary Restaurant Group, they will close El Jefe on Tuesday evening at 9 for the last time.

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                The News & Advance is owned by Lee Enterprises. Alton Brown is the publisher. Caroline Glickman is the managing editor.

                What channel is Fox Lynchburg Virginia? ›

                WFXR (channel 27) is a television station licensed to Roanoke, Virginia, United States, serving as the Fox affiliate for the Roanoke–Lynchburg market.

                Who is the director of the Lynchburg Public Library? ›

                Library Director: Beverly Blair 434-455-6330.

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                WSET ABC 13 News, Weather, Sports
                1. 2320 Langhorne Rd Lynchburg VA 24501-1547.
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                What channel is NBC Lynchburg, VA? ›

                WSLS 10 is the NBC affiliate serving Southwest, VA.

                What channel is CBS in Lynchburg, VA? ›

                WDBJ (channel 7) is a television station licensed to Roanoke, Virginia, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Roanoke–Lynchburg market.

                What is the racial makeup of Lynchburg VA? ›

                In 2022, there were 2.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.4k people) in Lynchburg, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.81k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

                Where is the best place to live in Lynchburg, VA? ›

                If you're looking for a vibrant and walkable neighborhood, downtown Lynchburg is the place to be. With its historic architecture and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, downtown Lynchburg offers something for everyone.

                Is it expensive to live in Lynchburg? ›

                Lynchburg is part of Lynchburg Metro metro area, which is ranked 172 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Lynchburg is estimated to be 91.7% of the national average making it an average US city.

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                The Virginian-Pilot, founded in 1865, is Virginia's largest daily newspaper. Our mission is to engage, inspire and empower our communities every day.

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                It is wholly owned by Lee Enterprises, Incorporated.

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                The Virginian-Pilot
                Founded1865
                Headquarters703 Mariners Row Newport News, VA 23606
                Circulation58,196 Daily 54,880 Saturday 71,020 Sunday (as of 2021)
                ISSN0889-6127
                WebsitePilotOnline.com
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                When eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon sent a letter to the New York Sun asking, “Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus,” the newspaper's editor handed it to Francis Pharcellus Church, a sardonic Columbia College graduate and veteran Sun writer for reply.

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