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Lynchburg’s Kirkley Goes Through an Extreme Hotel Make-over

Issue: February 2012 by .

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“Eclectic” and “high-end residential” are the words Peter Greenberg uses to describe his aesthetic vision for the Kirkley Hotel, located on Candlers Mountain Road in Lynchburg. Since his purchase of the hotel, Greenberg has been working to perfect the details of his design—combining upscale features with an affordable price while servicing a number of Lynchburg’s [...]

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AREVA’s New Digital Safety System Draws Accolades

Issue: January 2012 by .

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AREVA’s latest installation of a new digital safety system for nuclear plants, TELEPERM XS, is not only showcasing how far technology has come in recent years, but also changing our culture and the way we look at nuclear safety. As digital technology rapidly advances in today’s world, AREVA has worked to bring their clients into [...]

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Randolph College Knee Deep in Renovations to Student Center

Issue: December 2011 by .

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Combining a functional, modern designed student center with a cherished, historic building is what Randolph College is aiming to do as one of the largest renovation projects in the school’s history gets well underway. “This building that will be the new student center was the first building we had on campus,” John E. Klein, president [...]

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Modular and Manufactured Homes: A Money-Conscious Option for Many Buyers

Issue: November 2011 by .

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Stylish, open floor plan designs paired with eco-friendly resources are attracting many local buyers toward purchasing modular and manufactured homes that are not only affordable, but also meet their personal needs. “Buyers are very pleasantly surprised at how far modular homes have come,” Keenan Nuckols, representative from Clayton Homes off of Wards Road in Lynchburg, [...]

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Dr. Leadership: Lynchburg College Offers New Doctoral Program to Train Leaders

Issue: October 2011 by .

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Lynchburg College aims to raise up leaders who are community oriented with the launching of their second doctorate program this fall. With 26 students currently enrolled and a number of faculty from diverse academic disciplines, the program focuses on preparing visionary leaders who are able to transcend differences in order to positively impact the community. [...]

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AREVA Donates Two 3-D Laser-Scanning Units to Local Police Department

Issue: September 2011 by .

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A far cry from televised scenes appearing on shows such as “CSI” or “Criminal Minds,” the scene of a real-life crime can be difficult to capture and recreate in an efficient and accurate manner, but recently one regional crash team in Central Virginia has been given the unique technology that allows them to do just [...]

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Two New Paths to Connect Liberty University to Wards Road in Lynchburg

Issue: August 2011 by .

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College students returning to Lynchburg this year will be welcomed with the construction of two new paths connecting the campus of Liberty University to Wards Road and its many business vendors. After three and a half years of discussion and planning, construction is underway for the creation of a new pedestrian tunnel underneath the set [...]

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Local Civil War Commemorations Projected to Bring in Tourism Dollars

Issue: July 2011 by .

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Known by many people as an area rich in Civil War history, Lynchburg has benefited greatly from the revenue gained as tourists travel to the area to get a glimpse of the historic 19th century sites. Now, as America steps into its 150th year commemoration of the American Civil War, Lynchburg is guaranteed to expect [...]

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Local Garden Centers’ Business in Full Bloom

Issue: June 2011 by .

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Just a few miles down from Lowe’s, off of Waterlick Road in Forest, lies Gary’s Garden Center, a local garden shop run by Gary Garner and his son, Nelson. Many of the region’s small garden shops, such as Gary’s, have remained successful amidst various big box competitors by focusing on adding a personal touch in [...]

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Bedford Primary School to Close Amidst Controversy

Issue: May 2011 by .

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School board members for Bedford County Public Schools and parents of students have found themselves caught in a heated debate over budget cutbacks and decisions for school closings this year. On March 31, the school board unanimously voted to close Bedford Primary School in efforts to meet financial and educational goals, according to Superintendent Dr. [...]

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