Virginia Credit Union Earns Fourth Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award and Achieves First
Virginia Credit Union Earns Fourth Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award and Achieves First-Ever Strengths Recognition Virginia Credit Union (VACU), a member-owned financial cooperative with 1,100 employees and 490,000 members, has achieved a double milestone: receiving the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the fourth consecutive year while earning recognition from Gallup for its strengths-based culture for the first time. The dual honors position VACU among an elite
Lynchburg Regional Airport Unveils New Website Showcasing Expanded Flights
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg Regional Airport is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering a fresh, modern look that reflects the airport’s continued growth and commitment to serving the community. The updated site,flylyh.com, showcases current flights offered through American Airlines to Charlotte, NC and new flight options through United Express Airlines to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) starting March 24, 2026. It
LYNCHBURG MUSEUM PRESENTS “STUDIO ‘76: 70’S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LYNCHBURG MUSEUM PRESENTS “STUDIO ‘76: 70’S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM” Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lynchburg Museum System in ‘70s style! On Friday, March 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Center will host a special ‘70s themed event. “Studio ‘76” will feature music by DJ MadLad, period mocktails, a photo booth, and a few surprises! Attendees are encouraged to dress in their 70’s best and compete in a costume contest with cash prizes. The event
ohDEER of Central Virginia Wins 2026 Franchise of the Year
ohDEER of Central Virginia Wins 2026 Franchise of the Year! ohDEER is a pest and wildlife control service that specializes in all-natural mosquito, tick, deer, and rabbit repellent treatments for residential outdoor spaces. Their plant-based sprays and granular treatments are designed to be safe for people, pets, and the environment — no need to even go indoors during application. The company also offers a respray guarantee, promising a free follow-up treatment if customers continue seeing pests within
Coffee for Cause - Joe Beans x loveheals
For February & March, our Coffee for a Cause partner is lovehealsofficial - an incredible local nonprofit spreading love where it’s needed most.Through benefit concerts and events, Love Heals helps neighbors facing medical debt, and they host Coffee for Caregivers each month to connect and support unpaid caregivers in our community.When you grab a bag of our Breakfast Blend, you’re sharing the love in a big way:&##128140; $3 from every bag is donated to Love Heals☕️ Free drink + FREE STICKER!! with each bag
Salvation Army Warming Center Open 24/7 Beginning Friday Evening; City of Lynchburg Encourages Resid
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The City of Lynchburg is anticipating a winter storm beginning Saturday afternoon, January 24 and continuing through Sunday, January 25. Heavy snow and sleet accumulations between six and 12 inches are expected, making travel very difficult to impossible. Extreme cold temperatures are expected to take hold Saturday and continue into next week, which will likely prolong the impact of the storm. The Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, is operating a low-barrier warming center for unsheltered
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Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates a Successful 2025!
As we close the book on 2025, the team at Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is taking a moment to reflect on a truly landmark year. Looking back at where we started and where we stand today is not just an exercise in nostalgia—it is a testament to the trust our customers have placed in us. Ground transportation is the backbone of any great event. Whether it is a family reunion, a convention, or the most important day of a couple’s life, the journey matters just as much as the destination. This year, we
Comcast’s Xfinity Launches National Video Plans; The Best Entertainment Experience for One Simple Price
Plans Now Include Access to Xfinity’s World-Class Viewing Experience with 4K, Multiview and Other Innovative Features at No Extra Cost Customers Who Take Xfinity TV with Internet and Mobile Can Save Over $70 Per Month Compared to Competitors Philadelphia, PA – December 10, 2025 – Xfinity today announced the launch of new national video plans with all-in pricing, designed to deliver simplicity, transparency, and unbeatable value for customers. Available to new and existing customers, all packages come
Comcast Business Releases 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report: 34.6 Billion Reasons Businesses Must Get
Comcast Businesstoday released its 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report, a comprehensive analysis of 34.6 billion cybersecurity events detected between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Now in its third year, the report offers business leaders a unique perspective into the evolving threat landscape and provides actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their defenses and align cybersecurity with business risk. As cyberattacks grow in volume, velocity, and sophistication, the report delivers a clear
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
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
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
