Category: Local News

Landfills are necessary but no one wants one in their neighborhood. On Monday, the Metro Council adopted the Jackson Law, adding a layer of local approval before any new landfill can move into Lynchburg.

As the Metro Council considers a property tax freeze in Moore County for eligible folks over the age of 65, MTAS officials were on hand at Monday's Metro Council meeting to explain the difference in it and the property tax relief program the county already offers.

At Monday's Metro Council meeting, council members will discuss whether or not to freeze property tax rates for local qualifying homeowners ages 65 and up.

Lynchburg's Frank Fletcher died on Saturday at the age of 73. His visitation will happen on Tuesday with the funeral to follow on Wednesday.

The local volunteer fire department will get some well-needed new equipment thanks to a $47,200 state grant.

Corbin Noblitt died in a fire on February 1 at the age of 26. His Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, February 21 at the Lynchburg Funeral Home.

After a local judge recused himself, a new judge has been assigned in Metro Council member Peggy Blackburn's animal cruelty case. Coffee County General Sessions Judge Gerald Ewell Jr. will hear the case on April 10.

Duck River issued a public service announcement Tuesday afternoon, warning Lynchburg customers about scammers threatening to disconnect power unless a bill is paid immediately.

Country music artist — and honorary local — Redferrin just released a new music video shot in Lynchburg. You might recognize a couple of local faces.