STATE NEWS — According to the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Tennessee ranks among the 12 states spiking with flu-like illness this month. The virus seems to be spreading more widely in southern states with Tennessee and Virginia among the top two. The Tennessee Department of Health latest numbers show a...
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Promise Manor added to Best Christmas Lights list
Promise Manor is the only Lynchburg home mentioned in WPLN's Best Holiday Lights list. They will host an open house on December 15.
Raider football players and Coach Dobbs win post season honors
LOCAL NEWS | Sports — Based on the number of individual honors the 2019 squad received recently, next year’s Raider football future looks bright. The TSSAA recently awarded all Region 5A honors to several MCHS players, most of whom are juniors. They named MCHS kicker Chase Bradford (junior) as All Region 5A Kicker of the...
Lynchburg’s oldest living vet, Aulden Raby, to grand marshall Christmas parade
This October, Moore County native Aulden Raby, looked all smiles as members of Quilts of Valor wrapped a warm, homemade quilt around his shoulders and honored his service in World War II. On Saturday, he’ll once again be honored as he rides in the annual Lynchburg Christmas Parade as the Grand Marshall. Born in the...
Donate those used costumes to Library’s summer reading program
LOCAL NEW — Christmas is just around the corner. This means all those shiny new toys will take the place of your child’s Halloween costume as their favorite thing. Rather than send those gently-used costumes to a local landfill or store them away in the back of the closet, why not donate them to the...
Lynchburg in the News: Jack Daniel wins award at National Dog Show
Jack Daniel … if you please. These were the judge’s thoughts recently at the National Dog Show held in in Philadelphia. Thor the bulky, squishy bulldog may have won the coveted Best in Show but Jack Daniel the Golden Retriever earned the title of best in the sporting group and social media darling. His clever...
You’re So Lynchburg If …Thanksgiving Edition
What a great time to come home for the holidays. They now sell beer on the Lynchburg Square. The weather’s gonna be absolutely perfect this weekend. And you know mama’s been in the kitchen since at least Tuesday cooking all your favorites. There are some things that just make Lynchburg special. After all … we...
Motlow launches new Digital Archive Project on Dec. 13
LOCAL NEWS — It all started when Motlow State staff started gathering historic items for their 50th anniversary. “When we saw the content, we knew these artifacts needed to be featured as one of our celebrated 50th anniversary milestones,” said Terri Bryson, Vice President of External Affairs. “This has been a real labor of love...
Metro Council votes to lower speed limit on Williamson Hollow Road
LOCAL NEWS — By a unanimous vote, the Metro Council elected to lower the posted speed limit on Williamson Hollow Road to 25 miles per hour. Prior to the Metro Council meeting, the Highway Advisory Board met to discuss the matter. According to Metro Sheriff Tyler Hatfield, the genesis of the request were two fold....
Get added to Christmas in Lynchburg’s Twinkle Light Tour
LOCAL NEWS — The tradition of Christmas lights dates all the way back to the 17th century. German celebrators were the first to attach small candles to Christmas tree branches. In Europe, homeowners displayed a burning candle in their window. Today, holiday lights have come a long way. Outdoor Christmas light displays not only add...