Good News Notes: “A Ph.D. student at Virginia Tech has made history as the first-ever Miss Virginia Volunteer. Breana Turner won the title this weekend in Lynchburg. The 24-year-old earned $10,000 in scholarship money as well as a car and an apartment for her year of service. Turner holds a master’s degree in public health…
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‘Shepherd’s Men’ to Honor Post-9/11 Veterans |
Good News Notes : “The Shepherd’s Men, a 10-member team of active duty, medically retired and honorably discharged servicemen and civilian patriots dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Atlanta-based Shepherd Center’s SHARE Military Initiative, will kick off their seventh annual Shepherd’s Men Run in Arlington, Va. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial…
“God said hold on:” Homeless man gets new home after living on the streets for 20 years
Good News Notes: “It’s a dream come true for Smith as he walks through his new home. He spent 20 years of his life sleeping on the streets of Lynchburg. Most of that time was spent under the John Lynch Bridge. ‘I had tents set up. (I’d) say, ‘You want to be somewhere laid down…
Lynchburg Garden Club and Public Works crews replanting trees in tornado-hit neighborhood
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