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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Lynchburg students really earn a bachelor’s degree in three years?
  • Who’s helping shape Lynchburg’s growing behavioral health court program now?
  • How a new plaque honors 160 years of Lynchburg public schools

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  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 46, low: 41.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. University of Lynchburg to pilot 3-year bachelor's degree programs (cardinalnews.org) — Prospective Lynchburg students may soon finish certain bachelor’s degrees in just three years as the University of Lynchburg launches new applied public health and applied educational studies programs starting fall 2026. The pilot could save students about $40,000, while the university continues working through accreditation warnings and broader financial restructuring.
   

2. Lynchburg behavioral health docket forms advisory council for community input (wset.com) — Lynchburg’s Behavioral Health Docket has created a new advisory council to bring community expertise into how the court handles low-level offenses tied to mental health. With the program already at capacity and early graduates avoiding reoffending, officials say the council will help improve treatment, public safety, and use of taxpayer resources.
   

3. WATCH: Lynchburg City Schools celebrate 160 years (wsls.com) — Lynchburg City Schools just marked 160 years of public education with a plaque unveiling that highlights the district’s 1865 founding and the start of the city’s school system. Leaders say the new marker is meant to deepen students’ pride in Lynchburg’s history while reinforcing the traditions they hope to build on for the future.
   

4. Virginia banks donate $15,000 to support programs for youth in Roanoke, Lynchburg (wvva.com) — Lynchburg families could soon see more childcare options as HumanKind uses a $10,000 donation to nearly double capacity at its Early Head Start facility, addressing local “childcare desert” neighborhoods. The same gift package sends $5,000 to support an after-school program in Roanoke and adds new financial education offerings for participating students and families.
   

5. Man pleads guilty to credit card skimming at Virginia Walmarts (wset.com) — A man has been sentenced in Lynchburg to 10 months in jail after admitting he installed credit card skimmers at Walmart stores, including the Wards Road location. Local prosecutors say federal investigators delayed turning over key reports and declined to provide an expert witness, prompting a plea deal. The defendant still faces related charges in several surrounding Virginia localities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Big gold ornament broke free and rolled away...
    almost asked if anyone had seen it...found next day in back yard... Merry Christmas..! (Nextdoor Peakland/Boonsboro)
  • Hi, my name is Krystal I’m new to Lynchburg.
    I have four kids I left for domestic violence situation. I’m just trying to get back up on my feet. I’ve been looking for work. I don’t have any… (Nextdoor Wards Road)
  • City of Lynchburg (VA) posted a job opening for Parks and Recreation Aide - Miller Center in Lynchburg. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.

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