🌱 Randolph College Inducts 11th President + The Lynchburg Heart Walk

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Here are the top three stories today in Lynchburg:

1. Randolph College inducted Sue Ott Rowlands as the 11th president at a ceremony on Saturday. According to the college, Rowlands comes to Randolph most recently from Northern Kentucky University, where she served as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. She began her term in office at Randolph on Jul. 1, 2022. (WSET)
2. The American Heart Association partnered with businesses and community teams on Saturday to help raise funds for heart disease with the Lynchburg Heart Walk. Held at Riverfront Park, the walk was sponsored by BWX Technologies, Centra Health, Pacific Life, the University of Lynchburg, Liberty University, and Auto-Owners Insurance. The Association said funds raised from the event will help fight the number one and number five killers of Americans – heart disease and stroke. (WSET)
3. Lynchburg city officials are hoping a 2024 fiscal year budget can help address areas of concern for Lynchburg City Schools and public safety. Due to an increase in incidents in their courthouses, Lynchburg’s Sheriff Don Sloan has been asking for four additional deputies to help out with their primary responsibilities in the court. Lynchburg City Schools has also asked for an additional $7 million from the city to help support raises for staff and teachers. The city council has until the end of May to vote on a new budget for 2024, which begins on Jul. 1. (WSLS 10)

Today in Lynchburg:

• Ladies Fitness At Hope Company church (6:30 PM)
• Open Mic At The Clubhouse Sports Bar And Grill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the University of Lynchburg equestrian team for winning its second-consecutive National Collegiate Equestrian Association single discipline national championship on Saturday! (Eastern College Athletic Conference)
• The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is looking for several teenagers wanted for thefts, two of which happened not far from Fort Avenue in Lynchburg. The juveniles could be aged anywhere from 15-17 years old. The sheriff’s office requests anyone with further information to contact Inv. Ellis at 540-586-4800 ext. 4070. (WSET)
• Lynchburg firefighters are celebrating 140 years of serving Hill City. Since starting in 1883, the department has grown to three stations. (WSLS)

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