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Here’s a guide to how fire departments are funded in Virginia, in eight FAQs gathered from Cardinal readers.

Wow. We did it! Flock cameras temporarily paused.
Good job yall.

https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/08/19/flock-cameras-temporary-pause-effective-immediately-says-lynchburg-pd/?outputType=amp

Also in this edition, find updates on a new training program for nonprofit leaders, the new deputy chief for the fire department, a comprehensive plan survey and a water quality award.

I just moved here and love watching EPL and support Spurs (I know, you hate us). Any others Spurs supporters get together, or supporters of other EPL teams anywhere? I know there's certain bars that will probably show the matches, just looking for a crew.

Thanks!

Also in this edition of Extra Credit: Roanoke’s superintendent enjoys her last first day, along with school improvement news from Roanoke and Tazewell counties.

ive been struggling so bad with my mental health and idk what to do. I don’t have money for therapy

Good people of the Lynchburg area! I’m going to attempt to start a monthly post showing recent home sales in LYH (+ 10ish miles outside of town). In each post i’m going to list good deals, bad deals, and recent sales that must have been purchased by someone who relocated to LYH from another area. Hope you enjoy!

Three good deals:

1. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4634-Fieldale-Rd-Lynchburg-VA-24503/79148243\_zpid/
   Nice neighborhood, updated home with over 3,000 sq ft and five bedrooms. Turn key, great price!

2. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3430-Summerville-St-Lynchburg-VA-24503/79163391\_zpid/
   Great neighborhood, nice sized brick home with curb appeal. Needs some TLC in the kitchen and a bathroom but for the price, great buy!

3. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2831-Sedgewick-Dr-Lynchburg-VA-24503/217067332\_zpid/
   The final good deal might shock you because the sale price was $667,000 ($183 per sq ft) but the home is new, sits on 3+ acres in the city, has a garage and over 3,600 sq ft! Wait till you see what some of these bad deal new builds with half the sq ft sold for.

Four Bad Deals:

1. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/117-Craftsman-Way-Lynchburg-VA-24503/241988101\_zpid/
   3 bed 2 bath less than 2,000 sq ft and over half a million!! The home sits on a 0.18 acre lot off a main road too. Perhaps a retired person wanted to down size and had too much money? Only they will know!

2. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3476-Ivylink-Pl-Lynchburg-VA-24503/333731745\_zpid/
   For almost the same price as deal number 3 above, you could buy less Sq ft, less acres, a house with no basement (built on slab) and less everything! But it is new!

3. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/111-Courtney-Springs-Dr-Lynchburg-VA-24503/351996892\_zpid/
   Another new construction. 3 bed 3 bath 2,000 sq ft. Comes out to $263 a sq ft. Sits on 0.19 acres. The home only has one gathering place which is the kitchen/living area. No basement, no dinning room, no significant foyer. Maybe an older person who is looking to downsize?

4. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/95-Melissa-Ln-Lynchburg-VA-24502/2053658960\_zpid/
   These condos are actively listed for sale for $250,000….there are 5+ for sale at this price. Why did someone pay $40,000 more?

Moved In From Out of Town:

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1079-High-Oaks-Dr-Forest-VA-24551/456953240\_zpid/
At $291 a sq ft on 0.8 acres sitting on a slab, this one wins the worst deal for your money. But it is new!

And last, this cant be real. There is no way anyone could let this piece of property sell for $900,000. I hope this is a typo.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1154-Titleist-Dr-Forest-VA-24551/442252188\_zpid/

Blue ridge bagels is the best bagel shop in town. Left, right, center, Christian, atheist, straight, gay, and absolutely anyone that doesn’t fit into one of those boxes. I just have to assume everyone is on my side about this. The craziest part is it’s not even close. (No offense bacon street) I hope everyone has a great Friday.

Edit to add- for the record the upvote ratio on this post is 58%!!!! I guessed incorrectly and there are about 42% of Lynchburg reddit users that are completely and totally incorrect!

maybe this is a weird question, but I need a haircut and I don't wanna pay an arm and a leg for a buzz cut lol.

but if any of the local places are having any deals or anything, please let me know. thanks!

I hate to come out asking for recommendations like this but I'm pretty desperate to find a place to live that I can trust to be safe for my cat who recently developed a respiratory condition from chronic exposure to garage fumes (turns out where I've been living for 5 years was wildly unsafe and I made the mistake of assuming it wasn't an issue because surely laws and building permits wouldn't allow this to happen... big oops). He's at the point where he can't really tolerate any exposure to chemical odors/residue and is pretty dependent on climate control and running an air purifier... we're still figuring it out.

Not from this area and I’m looking for a good Sunday brunch place for me and a couple girlfriends.
I saw My Dog Duke and it looked good….?
Any suggestions are appreciated :)

Over 22 years, Church Street Bridal has raised $4 million that helped fund the work of the YWCA of Central Virginia.

Context: I’m a man in his mid 20’s looking for a place in Lynchburg. Preferably in the Rivermont/Downtown/Boonsboro area due to work, but definitely open to alternatives!

Not looking for the glitz and glam in this economy, just want a place with decent size and reasonably priced if that still exists lol.

Budget is preferably in the 900-1000 range. (I know)
Give me your recs and help a guy out!

After a summer outbreak, schools are paying closer attention to vaccinations records as students return to classrooms.

I was referred for ADHD testing well I got my report today, it said they could not score one of my test because they said I put “low effort on one of the test” and the other had “exaggerated symptoms” Also that my proven (medical test proven) chronic illnesses were somatic…

Wondering where anyone would recommend getting bridesmaid dresses altered at?

Just saying hey to the neighbors. Have a wonderful week y’all

Looking for a fun day trip idea for me and my friends to go on for my birthday in November. We’d be willing to drive about 3 hours. We’re in our early 20s and we don’t drink so not bar recommendations please, unless it’s a bar that has an activity like an arcade bar.