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Amherst County Boat Ramp Remains Closed

tina — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:51:53 +0000

The boat ramp at Monacan Park is closed until further notice. The New Era Progress reports that the safety cable that prevented boats from approaching the Appalachian Power-owned Reusens Dam is broken. The Amherst County Public Safety Director told the paper that the County hopes to have it fixed by Memorial Day, but it might take another couple of weeks. According to the article, Monacan Park will continue to be open and assessable to visitors who wish to picnic or fish from the river’s banks.

Purple Heart Monument Is Installed In Time For Memorial Day

tina — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:51:25 +0000

A new monument honoring veterans, particularly area service members who have been awarded the Purple Heart, has been installed in Lynchburg. The $9,000 project was funded by the local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The memorial stands at the American Legion Post 16 on Greenview Drive. The Purple Heart is awarded to military personnel killed or wounded in action.

Gas Prices And AAA Forecast For Holiday Travel

tina — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:44 +0000

As vacationers set out to kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend; experts aren’t expecting a resounding start to the travel season by air and suspect most, if they leave town at all, will likely take to the roads instead. According to AAA an estimated 34-million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home. As Americans hit the highways over the next few days, they’ll find that gas prices are few cents higher than last year. The average price of fuel throughout Virginia is around $3.40. If you’re planning an out of state road trip–The national average price is about $3.66 a gallon.

Memorial Day Traffic Safety And The Belt

tina — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:49:50 +0000

The summer travel season kicks off on this Memorial Day weekend—and so too, unfortunately, come motor vehicles crashes, injuries and deaths…but according to experts, many fatalities could be prevented. Regular seat belt use saves thousands of lives across the state each year. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics show that in 2011, seat belts saved an estimated 272 lives in Virginia. An additional 112 lives could be saved with 100 percent seat belt use. Law enforcement officers remind motorists that it’s the law to buckling up and to ensure that everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained.

24 Hour “Click It Or Ticket” Blitz Is Underway

tina — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:49:01 +0000

A twenty-four hour patrol blitz is underway with police on the lookout for boozers and non-belters. State and local law enforcement have partnered in an effort to eliminate or at the very least reduce unrestrained injuries and fatalities. Officers are hitting the road today to aggressively enforce traffic laws, particularly seat belts and child safety seats, as part of the Click It Or Ticket campaign. The Central Virginia Highway Traffic Safety Board will likely hold checkpoints on Rt.460 and Rt. 29 and multiple feeder roads. Experts say men are more likely NOT to use seat belts. Statistics show, of the 305 unrestrained fatalities in Virginia last year, 95 were men between the ages of 18-35.

GLTC Will Host Humane Society Fundraiser

tina — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:48:15 +0000

The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company will hold a yard and bake sale tomorrow to raise money for the Lynchburg Humane Society. The sale will be held from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at GLTC’s offices on Kemper St. All proceeds go to the humane society.

Memorial Day Observance at Monument Terrace May 27

Mari — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:51:48 +0000

Monday, May 27

11am

Monument Terrace in downtown Lynchburg

Rev. Sue Knipp will be the first woman to speak as the Guest Speaker. Plus, first time “Echo TAPS” will be played (two Buglers)

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Tim Lee at Thomas Road Baptist Church May 26

Mari — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:45:48 +0000

Thomas Road Baptist Church invites everyone to experience the powerful testimony of veteran Tim Lee on May 26th at the 9:15 and 11am services.

http://www.timlee.org/event/thomas-road-baptist-church-lynchburg-va/

Police Investigate Suspicious Shooting Death

tina — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:11 +0000

Lynchburg Police have identified a woman whose death they’re investigating as suspicious. Police responded to a home at 604 Perrymont Avenue and found 29-year-old Amy Connely Hewett dead from a gunshot wound. Police haven’t released other details.

One Woman Is Dead Another Was Injured In Stabbing

tina — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:04:11 +0000

Buena Vista police have a man in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing yesterday. Officers went to a house on Glasgow Avenue around 12:30 yesterday afternoon and found two women with stab wounds. One of them died; the other was treated and released from the hospital. The man in custody will first degree murder and malicious wounding charges. Police haven’t released any names.