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Readers' Choice: Vote For Your Favorites Now! Plantar fasciitis can be treated at home 'Nobody stopped': The four-day search for Azalia Nick Cropper 13 hrs ago It all started with a bike ride June 4. Azalia Berrian, 14, of Afton, was dawdling like usual. But this time, she fell too far behind. Education Lynchburg-area school divisions work to assess individual needs of special education students Jamey Cross 14 hrs ago School divisions in the Lynchburg area are working to assess the individual needs of special education students and provide services as the 2020-21 school year begins in the middle of a pandemic. Govt. and Politics Amherst board eyes use of $2.7 million in CARES money, sets public hearing on spending plan JUSTIN FAULCONER 14 hrs ago Amherst County officials have targeted ways to spend a second round of federal relief money to respond directly to COVID-19, including broadband expansion and grants for small businesses and nonprofits, among a list of spending items. Local News In a year full of challenges, Lynchburg-area pastors focus on faith, hope Rachael Smith 15 hrs ago The year 2020 has brought so much turmoil, but through it all, Lynchburg-area religious leaders stress the importance of focusing on faith. Local News At Liberty, 30 students and staff have tested positive for coronavirus BY ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch Aug 28, 2020 Twenty-five students and five employees have tested positive for the coronavirus at Liberty University. Education Randolph College responds to allegations of Title IX misconduct Jamey Cross Aug 28, 2020 In response to allegations of Title IX misconduct, Randolph College is making efforts to improve resources on campus. Trending now Lynchburg man dies after Bedford County crash Thompson, London H. Whitten, Franklin "Frank" Hardwell Amherst County shooting victim describes lead-up to friend's killing Liberty University campus pastor apologizes for Falwell's 'sinful' behavior The Latest Local News Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for August 30 35 min ago Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance. Lifestyles What's Their Story: Local Book Offerings Shannon Kelly 8 hrs ago “Occasionally during the pandemic, I wondered if there are people who might enjoy the 1940s and reminiscing about their own childhood by readi… Local News Community notes for Aug. 30, 2020 From staff reports 8 hrs ago The Lynchburg-based steel manufacturing firm, Banker Steel Company, is matching donations up to $50,000 to IRON Lives Inc. of Central Virginia. Local News Health official: COVID-19 daily numbers may not reflect what is happening today By LUANNE RIFE 8 hrs ago New River Valley's health district director says it's more important for the public to grasp that COVID-19 is here than to know details about … Crime-and-courts Inmate escapes in Franklin County By Laurence Hammack 981-3239 9 hrs ago Franklin County authorities were searching Saturday evening for a jail inmate who fled from a program being held for trustee prisoners. Crime-and-courts Lawsuits over Crozet train wreck set for trial in 2021 By TYLER HAMMEL The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress 11 hrs ago Soon after the crash, Dana Naylor Jr. was charged with involuntary manslaughter and maiming while under the influence after authorities allege… Local Events News Lynchburg man dies after Bedford County crash Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for August 29 Virginia COVID-19 rise by 1,013 cases overnight, 23 deaths; In Richmond-area, now 14,403 cases and 356 deaths Virginia colleges close in on 600 reports of positive coronavirus cases Lynchburg-area experts offer advice on keeping kids safe, handling anxiety during COVID-19 Va. 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