The News & Advance

01/05/2026

The Lynchburg Public Library’s Main Branch’s last day open to the public was Dec. 27, but the public library system in Lynchburg will continue to offer many resources to the

01/05/2026

One request would add a new zoning district to the county code, and the other would formally rezone it to the new designation, which would allow for heavy industry and power generation.

01/05/2026

Virginia's attorney general filed a motion agreeing that immigrants without authorization should not receive in-state tuition rates. A nonprofit asked to intervene, calling the lawsuit "collusive."

01/05/2026

A baby boy discovered alone in a stolen car on New Year’s Eve might owe his safe rescue to a good Samaritan’s fortuitous run to 7-Eleven for celebratory provisions.

01/05/2026

Autonomous driving and AI are expected to dominate CES this year as automakers pull back on EV launches.

01/05/2026

Even with huge reserves, experts say rebuilding Venezuela’s oil industry could take years.

01/05/2026

Construction on the Fillmore Street Utility Improvements Project is scheduled to begin on Monday and will take about 20 months to complete, according to Lynchburg Water Resources.

01/05/2026

Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.

01/05/2026

Today’s most-clicked post: The city of Lynchburg operates a government that prides itself on its openness to the public, with most meetings accessible for citizens to attend in-person or watch online.

The city of Lynchburg operates a government that prides itself on its openness to the public, with most meetings accessible for citizens to attend in-person or watch online.

01/05/2026

A day after the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland.

01/04/2026

The Flames shook off a slow shooting start in the first half with 51 points in the final 20 minutes to overcome the Gamecocks, 78-69, to remain undefeated in Conference USA play.

01/04/2026

The Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett has set the NFL's single-season sack record during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.