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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Blackwater CSO Tunnel Project
On Tuesday, October 29, the City of Lynchburg held a groundbreaking ceremony for LYHBeyond, the Blackwater CSO Tunnel Project, celebrating the start of the largest capital improvement project in Lynchburg’s history and the most impactful project to date in protecting the city’s cherished waterways. The event, held at the construction site at 16 Seventh Street, brought together elected leaders, City and state officials, contractors, stakeholders, and the community.“Today’s groundbreaking begins the final
Friends of the Lynchburg Public Library to Host Annual Shredding Event Fundraiser (Oct. 15)
Watch your old, outdated, legal and personal papers turned into confetti, and help your local library! On Tuesday, October 15, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., the Friends of the Lynchburg Public Library will hold their bi-yearly shredding event at the Lynchburg Public Library’s Main Branch, 2315 Memorial Avenue. The event is sponsored by Davies and Davies Law Firm. Everyone is invited to bring their personal, legal and tax papers for shredding. The cost is $10 per bag or box (cash or checks only). Staples and
Horizon Awarded Federal Grant to Support Operations of Crisis Receiving Center in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance recently awarded Horizon Behavioral Health $550,000 over three years to support operations at the future Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) in Lynchburg, Virginia, and expand collaboration with the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD). The funds will embed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained LPD officers within the center, alongside Horizon Clinicians and Peer Recovery Specialists, to provide a coordinated response to individuals
