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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lynchburg’s planners rejected new abortion clinic zoning rules.
  • Which Lynchburg-area schools earned Virginia’s new ‘distinguished’ rating?
  • Are Lynchburg mail delays really just about the weather?

Also on today's calendar: "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" a play by Barbara Robinson and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Saturday: Not as cold, temps: high: 46, low: 30.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Planning Commission recommends denial of zoning amendment for regulating abortion clinics (newsadvance.com) — Lynchburg’s Planning Commission has voted 4–2 to recommend denying a proposed zoning amendment that would have added new regulations for abortion clinics in the city. The recommendation now goes to City Council, which will decide whether to keep current rules or pursue new restrictions that could affect how and where clinics operate locally.
   

2. Virginia schools get first annual performance scores under new state framework (wset.com) — Lynchburg families can now see how their schools stack up under Virginia’s new performance and support framework, with one Lynchburg City school earning a distinguished rating. Nearby Bedford, Amherst, and Campbell counties also scored strong results, reflecting new curricula and stable teaching staffs. Parents can review detailed scores for every local school on the state education website.
   

3. Lynchburg residents frustrated by ongoing mail delays, seek answers from USPS (wset.com) — Lynchburg-area residents are still battling serious mail delays, with missing bills and documents threatening essential services like water and security systems. Locals say the Timberlake-area post office is understaffed, while USPS has blamed recent weather. A follow-up inquiry is pressing postal officials on staffing, holiday readiness, and whether packages are being prioritized over letter mail, with more answers promised soon.
   

4. Check out Lynchburg area property transfers for the week of December 11, 2025 (newsadvance.com) — If you’re watching the Lynchburg housing market, this week’s property transfer list gives a snapshot of who’s buying and selling around the area. The report details recent recorded transactions, offering a sense of neighborhood activity and price movement for homeowners, buyers, and curious neighbors alike.
   

5. November brings a 'new normal' to the housing market (newsadvance.com) — Lynchburg’s housing market is settling into a “new normal,” with November activity showing that local real estate remains steady even as the season typically slows. The 2025 president of the Lynchburg Association of Realtors shares how prices, inventory, and buyer behavior are shifting, and why residents should keep a close eye on these trends. His perspective aims to help local buyers and sellers navigate the changing market.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FEDEX NOT!
    I do not recommend using FEDEX for any shipping. Twice in the last week they left a package in the snow at the bottom of my driveway, not visible… (Nextdoor Wildwood)
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    Sometimes I really feel that helping people for too long has become a "mistake." I've been a good person for years, only to be met with insults... … (Nextdoor Hawkins Mill Rd)
  • Liberty University posted a job opening for Custodial Student Worker | 1st Shift in Lynchburg. Apply here.
  • City of Lynchburg Virginia posted a job opening for Parks and Recreation Aide - Miller Center in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.

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