3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (207+ words) News Advance. com Javascript is required to use this website. James "Trae" Watkins announces his run for Lynchburg City Council Lynchburg City Council candidate Ryan Thomas speaks at gun rights meeting in Madison Heights Amherst County's Jaelyn Ross and Kami…...

2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (209+ words) News Advance. com Javascript is required to use this website. James "Trae" Watkins announces his run for Lynchburg City Council Lynchburg City Council candidate Ryan Thomas speaks at gun rights meeting in Madison Heights Amherst County's Jaelyn Ross and Kami…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (210+ words) Jimmy Kimmel responded after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded he be fired from 'Jimmy Kimmel Live! .' In an April 27 monologue, Kimmel joked about waking up to a first lady's statement calling for his firing. The backlash…...

12+ hour, 38+ min ago  (187+ words) With the ribbon-cutting of the new Amphitheater at Riverfront Park complete and Everclear coming to town to rock the Hill City in early May, Lynchburg's riverfront is beginning a new chapter and officials hope the project will transform downtown into…...

13+ hour, 23+ min ago  (147+ words) From the'U. S. Housing and Urban Development secretary to a Russian human rights activist, here are the featured speakers at upcoming college and university commencements in the area this year. U. S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner will be the keynote…...

15+ hour, 23+ min ago  (185+ words) Pope Leo has called for Anglicans and Catholics to work to overcome differences, as he met with the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. The pontiff welcomed Dame Sarah Mullally, who is the top bishop in the Church of England, to…...

19+ hour, 53+ min ago  (299+ words) Lynchburg's historic Diamond Hill Baptist Church opened its doors Friday night to the Democratic candidates running for Congress to represent the city and surrounding counties. Rob Tracinski, Democratic candidate for the 6th Congressional District, spoke at forum at Diamond Hill Baptist…...

20+ hour, 48+ min ago  (199+ words) News Advance. com Javascript is required to use this website. After four seasons of helping reestablish a winning culture in the Altavista football, wide receiver and defensive back Jamari Slayton has decided on his next home. People are also reading…...

21+ hour, 23+ min ago  (48+ words) Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance. (14) updates to this series since Updated 2 hrs ago Russell Eugene Hudson, Jr. Johnny Garrett Tedder, CW4, Army, 63, of Templeton, California, passed away on February 12th, 2026. Frank J. Worley, Jr. Lorena Bagby Tribble…...

19+ hour, 23+ min ago  (68+ words) After nearly a decade helping shape economic initiatives behind the scenes, Lori Saunders is now leading the charge. Rachael Smith, (434) 385-5482 Reporter (Business, Non-profits and Health Care) Lori Saunders is the new director of economic development for Amherst County, pictured Thursday,…...