On Tuesday, the MUD Board named 17 year Metro Utilities employee, Ronnie Cunningham, its newest Utilities Manager.
January 9, 2025
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July 11, 2023July 11, 2023Local News
No standardized test scores required at Motlow State
Do standardized tests make you nervous? Motlow State reminds local students that they are not required for college admissions.
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July 10, 2023July 10, 2023Local News
GRACE & GRIT: Celebrating Lynchburg’s first female entrepreneur, Mary Evans Bobo
She became the sole proprietress of a boarding house and restaurant during a time when few women entrepreneurs existed. Today, would have been Mary Evans Bobo's birthday.
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June 29, 2023June 29, 2023Local News
Community rallies around Interim Manager at MUD Board special meeting
The MUD Board met last night and dozens of citizens showed up to both rally around Interim Manager Ronnie Cunningham and protest increasing the pay of the next MUD Manager.
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June 26, 2023June 26, 2023Local News
MUD Board calls special meeting to discuss Manager’s pay
The MUD Board will hold a special-called meeting on Thursday, June 29 to discuss changes to the next Metro Utilities Department Manager's pay.
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June 25, 2023June 25, 2023Local News
Motlow recognized for advancing first-generation student outcomes
The First Scholars Network recently recognized Motlow State in Lynchburg for it's commitment to improving the experience of first-generation college students on its Moore County and other campuses.
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June 25, 2023June 25, 2023Local News
Big participation means big prizes during Frontier Days 2023
Prizes, prizes, and more prizes were handed out this weekend for everything from the best steak to which lady could toss a cast iron skillet the furthest. This article contains all the winners.
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June 22, 2023June 22, 2023Local News
5 Don’t Miss New Things Happening at Frontier Days this weekend
THINGS TO DO | A Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull, Food Truck Friday, and Ladies Skillet Toss Contest are just three of the new events at this year's Frontier Days, which happens Friday and Saturday on the Lynchburg Square and Wiseman Park.
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June 19, 2023June 19, 2023Local News
Council approves budget second reading despite sheriff department spending objection from Bracewell
The Metro Budget passed its second reading on Monday night but not before hearing objections by one Metro Council member about the Sheriff Department spending.
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June 19, 2023June 19, 2023Local News
Local BBQ community rallies around Flat Creek family
Together with community volunteers, nine area barbecue teams raised five figures for Hannah Peels of Flat Creek. Her parent died in a head-on collision on Highway 82 in April.