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H&P Selected for Engineering & Site Design Services in Virginia Tech Vet Teaching Hospital Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE H&P Selected for Engineering & Site Design Services in Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital Expansion BLACKSBURG, VA – 9/19/2025 – H&P (Hurt & Proffitt), a leading employee-owned engineering and surveying firm headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, has been selected to provide engineering, surveying, and environmental services for the upcoming renovation and expansion of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) on
Help Shape A Lynchburg City Transportation Network - Publuic Meeting, September 24th
Help Shape A Lynchburg City Transportation Network That Supports – Walking, Biking & Taking Transit Lynchburg Multimodal Plan – Public Meeting, September 24th A Plan to make it easier and safer for people to get around without a car – to include walking, biking and taking transit – is being developed. The Lynchburg Multimodal Plan will advance transportation network vision that supports all types of transportation options (such as biking, walking, and public transit) that work together to create
YMCA of Central Virginia Hosts Free Swim Lessons Open House Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YMCA of Central Virginia Hosts Free Swim Lessons Open House Events LYNCHBURG, VA — The YMCA of Central Virginia invites families to dive into water safety, fun, and swim readiness at two upcoming Swim Lessons Open House events — one at the Downtown YMCA and one at the Jamerson Family YMCA. These events are designed to help families find the right swim lesson level for their child, learn about water safety, and explore all that YMCA aquatics has to offer. Both events will
Foster Fuels CEO, Watt Faster, Named on the Virginia Business 500 List
Congratulations to Foster Fuels CEO, Watt Foster for being named on the Virginia Business Virginia 500 2025–26 Power List! This marks the sixth annual edition of the list, recognizing Virginia’s most powerful and influential leaders in business, government, politics, and education. The Virginia 500 evaluates leaders based on career achievements, company revenue, number of employees, scope of responsibilities, personal wealth, community and industry impact, and philanthropy. Congratulations, Watt!
United Way of Central Virginia Earns Top National Recognition for Accountability and Transparency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUnited Way of Central Virginia Earns Top National Recognition for Accountabilityand Transparency Lynchburg, VA – 9/11/25 – United Way of Central Virginia has been awarded a coveted 4-StarRating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid—thehighest designations offered by the nation’s leading evaluators of nonprofits. These honors place United Way of Central Virginia among a select group of nonprofits nationwiderecognized for exceptional accountability,
Gov. Glenn Youngkin helps celebrate new partnership between Liberty University and Virginia State Police
Liberty University’s Helms School of Government and the Virginia State Police announced the launch of a groundbreaking partnership on Tuesday that enables eligible criminal justice students to complete their undergraduate degrees while simultaneously earning certification through the Virginia State Police Basic Trooper Academy. The announcement and ribbon-cutting ceremony featured keynote speaker Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who made remarks in support of the partnership and of the Commonwealth’s heroes
BWXT Names Rik Geiersbach Chief Strategy Officer
(LYNCHBURG, Va. – Sept. 8, 2025) BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that Rik Geiersbach has been named chief strategy officer, reporting directly to Rex Geveden, president and chief executive officer. Geiersbach most recently served as vice president of strategy and corporate development at The Boeing Company. “As chief strategy officer, Rik will lead the development, execution and integration of BWXT’s enterprise strategy and merger and acquisition initiatives,” said Geveden. “His deep
Join Us at Forest Wellness M.D. for our One Year Anniversary
We’re excited to welcome you to Forest Wellness M.D.—the region’s premier physician-led medical spa nestled in Forest, VA. Led by double board-certified physician Dr. Venkata Maddukuri, our practice specializes in holistic wellness services including medically supervised weight-loss programs, hormone optimization, facial rejuvenation, injectables, laser skin resurfacing, body contouring treatments, and more! We’d be delighted to host an inviting in-person event at our office on October 17th. This will be
Alliance Events Director Earns Certified Corporate Event Planner Designation
Lynchburg, VA – September 3, 2025 – The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is proud to announce that Director of Events, Mercedies Ramstead, has successfully earned her Certified Corporate Event Planner (CEP) designation through Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) and Lovegevity.The CEP certification is a nationally recognized credential that equips professionals with the skills to plan, design, and execute a wide range of corporate events, from large conferences and training sessions to
Hurt & Proffitt ranked among top 100 fastest growing AEC firms
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LYNCHBURG, VA – 8/12/2025 – Hurt & Proffitt (H&P), a leading engineering firm headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, has been selected for the 2025 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, ranking #88 among the top 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in the United States and Canada. This marks the first time H&P has earned recognition on the prestigious Hot Firm List, which celebrates companies demonstrating exceptional three-year growth in
BRENT WATTS RETIRES - WDBJ7 NAMES NEW CHIEF METEOROLOGIST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRENT WATTS RETIRES - WDBJ7 NAMES NEW CHIEF METEOROLOGIST ROANOKE, Va. (Aug. 25, 2025) After decades of guiding viewers through sunshine and storms, Chief Meteorologist Brent Watts is signing off from Your Hometown Station. Reflecting on his time at WDBJ7, Brent shared, “After years of tracking storms and late nights in the Robin Reed Weather Center, I’m looking forward to something I haven’t forecasted in a while - dinner at home with my wife. It’s been a privilege to serve
Horizon Behavioral Health awarded $1 million grant from Health Resources and Services Administration
Horizon Behavioral Health awarded $1 million grant from Health Resources and Services Administration to address rural health disparities Central, VA – Horizon Behavioral Health has been awarded a four-year, $1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program, beginning August 1, 2025. The funding will expand Horizon’s evidence-based Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services into Campbell and
Endura Wellness Grand Opening Transforming Local Wellness with Personalized, Science-Backed Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Daria RayEndura Wellness 4327 Boonsboro Road, Suite 3 Lynchburg, VA 24503 Phone: (434) 944-1674 Email: endurawellnessllc@gmail.com Website: endurawellnesslynchburg.comEndura Wellness Grand Opening Transforming Local Wellness with Personalized, Science-Backed CareLynchburg, VA-- Endura Wellness, a holistic wellness clinic founded by local Nurse Practitioner Brittany Brown, is thrilled to announce its grand opening event on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The clinic
ABC 13 – WSET RAISES $1.5 MILLION IN SEVEN DAYS FOR ST. JUDE CHILREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL IN MEMPHIS
ABC 13 – WSET RAISES $1.5 MILLION IN SEVEN DAYS FOR ST. JUDE CHILREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL IN MEMPHIS ABC 13 announces four winners in St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway AUGUST 25, 2025/LYNCHBURG, VA - ABC 13 – WSET is proud to announce the station has helped raise $1.5 million dollars in just seven days for children fighting cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. ABC 13 is a proud partner of the Central Virginia St. Jude Dream Home campaign. Multiple partners work together to build a new
3 Roads Brewing 5th Anniversary in Lynchburg- Summer Jam 25
Three Roads Brewing Company –For Immediate Release- 08/14/2025 3 Roads Brewing 5th Anniversary in Lynchburg- Summer Jam 25 Contact: Mike McKendree- 434-258-9806 mike@radio434.comWebsite: https://www.3roadsbrewing.com/homeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeRoadsBrewingBurgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/3roadsbrewingco_burg/ 3 Roads Brewing is turning 5 years old in Lynchburg Virginia and to celebrate they are hosting a FREE live music festival at their Lynchburg taproom and surrounding
HumanKind receives approval to expand Early Head Start center in Lynchburg
Currently, 48 children and their families are served there and that number will almost double to 90 with the expansion. Having access to high-quality child care without the barriers of cost will help more than 300 family members pursue their goals for work, education and economic stability, a news release states.Central Virginia is considered a child care desert, where many families cannot find quality, affordable care. Nearly 1,800 children younger than age 5 in Lynchburg don’t have access to early
Leadership Lynchburg’s SHE WEEK Recognized with 2025 Excellence in Innovation Award
Bold thinking. Responsive design. Meaningful community impact.Leadership Lynchburg exemplified all three, and more, as the recipient of the 2025 ALP Excellence in Innovation Award, presented at this year’s National Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.This annual award honors a community leadership program that demonstrates creative and impactful approaches to leadership development. Leadership Lynchburg was recognized for its groundbreaking SHE Week initiative and its transformative use of reverse mentoring
Heath Barret Earns Elite Recognition
HEATH BARRET EARNS ELITE CERTIFICATIONBarret part of 2025 Certified Chamber Executive class — the largest in the program’s history ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 23, 2025 — Heath Barret, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Vice President of Membership Development, has been designated a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Virginia, that has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic
United Way of Central Virginia to Host Hill City Slide in Downtown Lynchburg in One Month
In one month's time, United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV) will be having their annualHill City Slide event. The event will take place on August 22nd through 24th. UWCV,partnered with the company Urban Slide, will transform Church Street between 12thStreet and Washington Street into a 700 foot water slide where participants will ridedown on inner tubes. Ticket holders will have a 2 hour time slot where they can slide asmany times as they wish. All proceeds from this event will go towards the mission ofUWCV
BWXT Announces $2.6 billion in Contracts for Naval Nuclear Reactor Components
(LYNCHBURG, Va. – July 17, 2025) BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today the award of U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts totaling approximately $2.6 billion, including future year options, for manufacturing naval nuclear reactor components. The contracts primarily support Virginia and Columbia-class submarines as well as some work for certain Ford-class aircraft carrier components. Products contracted with these awards will be delivered during the next six to eight years. “The
Visitor Center and Lynchburg Museum Announce Change in Operating Hours
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Due to budgetary reductions, the operating hours for the Lynchburg Visitor Center and the Lynchburg Museum, located at 901 Court Street, will shift to a new schedule effective Monday, July 7. The Visitor Center and Lynchburg Museum will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (always with free admission) and closed Monday and Tuesday. The Visitor Center serves as a key resource for visitors and residents seeking information on local
Lynchburg Hillcats stadium to undergo $5.3 million renovation
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Hillcats stadium is set for a significant transformation during the team's offseason, with the city allocating $5.3 million for upgrades. The Hillcats have been under new ownership since last year. Now the team is collaborating with the city to enhance the fan experience. Matthew Ramstead, the General Manager of the Lynchburg Hillcats, said, "He signed a 15-year lease, which is a major commitment for him, and so they are working great together on giving Lynchburg a
Daly Seven Investing $19 Million in Campbell County Hotel Development
Daly Seven, Inc., a leading hotel developer and operator in the Southeast, has committed to a $19 million investment in the development of a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites and an adjacent 1.75 pad-ready restaurant outparcel along the Wards Road corridor in Campbell County, Virginia. The 113-room hotel and restaurant will complement the surrounding commercial district near Lynchburg Regional Airport, joining the existing Hampton Inn & Suites Lynchburg, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lynchburg,
American Airlines Expands LYH Flight Schedule
LYNCHBURG, October 1, 2020 ─ On the heels of a continuing recovery in local airline passenger demand, American Airlines will offer an additional regional jet flight at Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) starting October 8, 2020. The new service will increase American’s service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to four roundtrip flights most days, while doubling the airport’s monthly seat capacity compared to its COVID-19 April 2020 low point. The additional flight frequency by American is in
(“ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FIVE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE BUILDINGS'')
As you are aware, Governor Northam and VDH issued Executive Order 63 – Order of Public Health Emergency Five (“ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FIVE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE BUILDINGS”). The Order requires patrons in the Commonwealth age ten and over…to cover their mouth and nose with a face covering…when entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time inside” businesses listed in the Order. It requires employees to wear face coverings over their nose and mouth at all times
