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Judges in Missouri, Kansas temporarily halt part of President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan
The judges’ rulings said that the U.S. Department of Education cannot help borrowers ease their loan repayment burdens going forward under a rule set to go into effect July 1.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty in deal with US and be freed from prison
The plea brings an abrupt conclusion to a criminal case of international intrigue and to the U.S. government’s pursuit of a publisher whose secret-sharing website made him a cause célèbre.
Netanyahu says he won't agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week he would only be willing to agree to a "partial" cease-fire deal that would not end the war.
Mass shootings across US mark first weekend of summer: ‘This senseless violence just has to stop’
It was the second straight weekend that saw an outbreak of mass shootings across the U.S., prompting mayors in places marred by the violence to plead for help.
Highest-paid CEOs in America
To see which CEOs make the most money, Stacker analyzed data from the AFL-CIO to determine the 20 highest-paid CEOs in the United States.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from ex-reality star Josh Duggar
Josh Duggar was on the TLC show “19 Kids and Counting” with his large family before his 2021 conviction.
Lake Anna diver makes 'epic' find, a wedding band lost five years earlier
Diver Neil Rudsam was "shaking underwater" when he made the discovery.“
FBI: Active shooter incidents down 4% last year, up 89% over past 5 years
A new FBI report shows a slight drop in active shooter incidents in 2023, but overall they are up 89% over the last 5 years.
Hooters closes 'a select number of underperforming' restaurants
Hooters is the latest chain to close dozens of locations across the United States, blaming tough economic challenges including rising food and labor costs.
"Our Prime Minister doesn’t represent the people of Israel", says former head of Israel’s internal security
Christiane Amanpour speaks to Ami Ayalon, the former head of the Israeli internal security agency, Shin Bet, about what hope Israel could have now of ending this war.
How managers can use AI to boost productivity
Revelo looked at research by McKinsey to see how AI can enhance managers' productivity.
RAW: FILE- HOOTERS CLOSES "UNDERPERFORMING" RESTAURANTS
Hooters closes several ‘underperforming’ locations
Can a marriage survive a gender transition? Yes, and even thrive. How these couples make it work
Marriages in which a partner undergoes a gender transition can not only survive, but also thrive under the light of new honesty.
As gold prices fluctuate, here's how jewelers are using technology to attract new shoppers online
Jewel360 compiled a list of ways retailers and vendors are embracing technology to boost jewelry sales as more consumers shop online.
Local News
The Yard on Fifth Street hopes to create new gathering spot
A new addition is coming to 5th Street this summer. The Yard on Fifth Street, set to open in late summer at 801 5th Street, will occupy the former Fifth and Federal Station location, which closed in April 2022.
Lynchburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 24
Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance.
Amherst Co. fiscal '25 budget proposes 15.5 new positions, 3% pay raise
Amherst County’s proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget includes funding for 15.5 new positions, 13 in public safety and 2 ½ in social services, and a grant for financing seven school resource officer positions.
Jury finds Lynchburg man guilty of unlawful wounding in 2021 shooting
A jury on Friday convicted a Lynchburg man of unlawful wounding and three firearm-related charges in connection with an October 2021 shooting that severely injured a man.
Lake Anna diver makes 'epic' find, a wedding band lost five years earlier
Diver Neil Rudsam was "shaking underwater" when he made the discovery.“
Virginia Department of Health plans to test small, disadvantaged communities for PFAS
The chemicals have been linked to serious health problems including cancers and reproductive and fetal development issues.
Trump to hold rally in Virginia with Youngkin day after CNN debate
Details remain uncertain, but state sources expect it to take place in Hampton Roads.
Virginia's new school accountability system to be finalized this summer
The Board of Education is doing away with the state’s current model and is poised to replace it with a system that will rank each school in four performance categories.
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A dilly of a trend: Why everyone’s talking about pickleball
Get Healthy.No matter how you slice it, pickleball is a big dill.
Critical reasons to stay up to date on tetanus shots
Get Healthy.Also known as lockjaw, tetanus is a disease that affects the central nervous system and is caused by a specific strain of bacteria called clostridium tetani.
Anxiety vs. depression: What’s the difference?
Get Healthy.Learning the defining characteristics of these common mood disorders and pinpointing exactly what you’re feeling are the keys to finding support and relief.
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Crime
Jury finds Lynchburg man guilty of unlawful wounding in 2021 shooting
A jury on Friday convicted a Lynchburg man of unlawful wounding and three firearm-related charges in connection with an October 2021 shooting that severely injured a man.
Fairfield man shot by Bedford deputy during pursuit sentenced
A Rockbridge County man led law enforcement on a pursuit in Bedford that led to his shooting was sentenced June 18 to 20 years in prison.
Roanoke man sentenced in 2022 murder in Moneta
BEDFORD — A Roanoke man convicted of second-degree murder in a New Year’s Day shooting outside a Moneta restaurant that killed a Huddleston resident was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison.
Madison Heights man charged in shooting at Lynchburg apartment
A Madison Heights man was arrested Wednesday night in connection with gunshots fired at an apartment complex on Greenfield Drive in Lynchburg, police said Thursday.
Politics
Virginia Department of Health plans to test small, disadvantaged communities for PFAS
The chemicals have been linked to serious health problems including cancers and reproductive and fetal development issues.
Lynchburg's new parks and recreation director wants to make lasting impact
Wyatt Woody had worked in the parks and recreation field for more than 20 years before he was named director of Lynchburg’s Department of Parks & Recreation last fall.
Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger
Conservative Virginia Congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Good chairs the hard-right House Freedom Caucus. He trailed state Sen. John McGuire by a little more than 300 votes Thursday afternoon. Elections officials across the state's 5th Congressional District are finalizing their vote counts and mail-in ballots continue to trickle in. The Associated Press has not yet called the race for either candidate. If Good loses, he would be the first House incumbent this year to lose a primary in a district not affected by redistricting.
City awaits Ward IV Republican primary results in close race
Lynchburg election officials plan to finish counting the votes in the Ward IV Republican primary for City Council by Monday, when all provisional ballots in the election will be examined and the election will be certified.
