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New passenger rail service out of Lynchburg continues to beat the state’s expectations. A report from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation shows more than 9,900 riders used the new Amtrak service in November. That exceeds the target by about 140-percent. Read the full post by Brian Damewood, published February 16, 2010: www.wset.com/news/stories/0210/706910.

A Main Street storefront in downtown Lynchburg is returning to its roots. Market at Main opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday morning, December 30th. Owner Rodney Taylor says they offer burgers and sandwiches, as well as breakfast. Market at Main also has a grocery section and convenience store items, a niche they want [...]

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced on December 29th, 2009, that signed loan agreements are in place for all of Virginia’s water quality funds received from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and 35 projects are under contract or construction.Virginia is the second state in the nation to complete contracts for water quality projects that received [...]

DigitalBridge Communications has signed a contract with Liberty University and Virginia School of the Arts to use the schools’ broadcast licenses to provide wireless high-speed Internet access throughout the Lynchburg area. Meanwhile, Congress has approved a $220,000 grant for LU to explore ways to expand the wireless technology. U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th District, announced [...]

Join for an afternoon of holiday cheer at Lynchburg’s Historic Sandusky House. All events this day are FREE to the public. There will be refreshments, decorations, music, and tours of the house. A special surprise will be our Victorian Santa Claus. Bring the kids and grandchildren!!! As an added bonus, all Gift Shop merchandise will be on [...]