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Lynchburgโs repurposed parking meters lead to $4,000 donation
Read full article: Lynchburgโs repurposed parking meters lead to $4,000 donationLYNCHBURG, Va. โ Spare change is changing lives for those struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. As 10 News first reported last fall, refurbished parking meters in downtown Lynchburg and Boonsboro use spare change to fund agencies helping those in need. On Monday, organizers of the Change for Change Caring Meters presented their first check, one worth $4,000 made out to to the Interfaith Outreach Association. Shawne Farmer, Interfaithโs executive director, said itโs a lifeline for people behind on utility bills due to COVID-19. Over the next four months, the meters will collect donations through spare change and a QR mobile code to help a different agency.
Authorities working to identify two persons of interest in connection with remains found inside charred SUV
Read full article: Authorities working to identify two persons of interest in connection with remains found inside charred SUVAuthorities are working to learn the identities of two persons of interest in connection with the incidents. 45-year-old Carlos Rose was reported missing out of the Boonsboro area on Tuesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office. The Bedford County Sheriffโs Office could not comment on whether or not this investigation is related to the body found in Appomattox County. The Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office and other surrounding jurisdictions are working closely with the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office to locate Rose. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.