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LYH250 Book Launch — A Good and Pleasant Company
Asheigh Meyer / LYH250 Chairman email:Ashleigh@gravegarden.orgWebsite:www.gravegarden.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELYH250 Book Launch — A Good and Pleasant Company **Celebrating 250 Years of Central Virginia’s Remarkable LivesLynchburg, VA — July 15, 2024 — As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the City of Lynchburg has launched its own commemorative efforts. Just as it did in 1976, the City Council has appointed a
REMINDER - Community Info Meeting Scheduled Re: Breezewood Drive Improvement Project (July 17)
REMINDER - On Thursday, July 17, between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., the City of Lynchburg will host a Community Information Meeting for citizens to learn about the upcoming Breezewood Drive Improvement Project. The meeting will take place at Heritage Baptist Church, 219 Breezewood Drive. The project aims to increase usability and improve safety for vehicle and pedestrian traffic on and along a 3,000-foot section of Breezewood Drive, located off of US 221 near the western limits of the city. Improvements
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
Celebrate our 5th Annual Fireworks on the Riverfront in Downtown Lynchburg Saturday, July 5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECelebrate our 5th Annual Fireworks on the Riverfront in Downtown LynchburgSaturday, July 5 | Riverfront Park | Music at 6PM | Fireworks at 9PMLynchburg, VA – June 30, 2025 — Downtown Lynchburg Association is proud to announce the return of Fireworks on the Riverfront, taking place on Saturday, July 5, at Riverfront Park. Now in its fifth year, this FREE community event has become a beloved summer tradition, drawing thousands to the heart of downtown for an evening of music, food, and
Public Hearing Scheduled to Receive Input Regarding Proposed Real Property Tax Increase
LYNCHBURG, Va. – On Monday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m., the Lynchburg City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive input regarding a proposed increase of real property. The hearing will take place in City Hall, Council Chamber, 900 Church Street. 1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year's total assessed value of real property by 12.9 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset
