by Wesley Bryant | Feb 17, 2024 | Stories
IN THE quiet corners around us, away from negativity, thrive the true heartbeats of our community — the local charities and the selfless individuals who support them. It’s in these spaces, often unnoticed, where the most profound acts of kindness blossom, nurturing...
by Richard Klin | Feb 17, 2024 | Stories
HAGEN ALLRED, originally from Staunton, entered Liberty University’s sports management program with a dream. The program required an internship with 400 hours of work experience. Lynchburg’s minor league baseball team, the Hillcats, offered him a ticket operations...
by Amanda West | Feb 17, 2024 | Stories
IN 1919, WWI Veteran L.H. Foster began delivering flour, ice, and five-gallon cans of lamp oil using an ox-drawn cart to provide for the needs of his neighbors. Over 100 years later, his business, now known as Foster Fuels, continues looking out for its neighbors as a...
by Amanda West | Feb 17, 2024 | Stories
FRESH OFF the heels of the American Civil War, 1869 was a tumultuous time for our nation. For Maurice Moore, a tycoon in the tobacco industry, it was time to inhabit his newly constructed mansion overlooking Lynchburg. The home had gained a reputation since breaking...
by Guest Writer | Feb 17, 2024 | Stories
THE ACT of preparing a homemade meal transcends the boundaries of sustenance; it becomes a gesture of empathy, a tangible expression of care that resonates deeply with those facing adversity. Amidst the chaos of life’s struggles, a warm, home-cooked dish can offer...
by Guest Writer | Feb 17, 2024 | Stories
ISABELLA’S ITALIAN Trattoria was the perfect place to visit in Lynchburg on a Saturday night. The family-owned and operated restaurant contained couples enjoying a date night and families laughing over a delicious meal. We started our dinner with fried oysters,...
