Lynchburg’s city budget for fiscal year 2026 is officially in place, totaling more than $200 million. But while the vote is in, the work isn’t over.

Councilmembers convened Tuesday afternoon to discuss a path forward. Mayor Larry Taylor abruptly adjourned a public hearing Monday night.

The public hearing - which was supposed to revolve around the proposed increase in real property taxes - ended just minutes after it began.

Earlier tonight, the Lynchburg city council voted to extend the city’s youth curfew.

Veterans were honored in ceremonies all across Southwest Virginia on Monday.

Lynchburg City Council members clash over a proposed 40% salary increase, sparking heated debate and opposition from key figures.

Tensions ran high at Lynchburg City Council's Special Meeting on Tuesday as they voted to censure two members.

Two Lynchburg elementary schools are off of the chopping block for closure, at least at the moment

The agenda revolved around the city attorney's involvement in pending litigation.

The special meeting revolves around addressing concerns from various council members over the recent primary election.

Lynchburg community leaders held a press conference Monday to pray for change after a Heritage High School student was sent to the hospital during a fight.

Sandusky Elementary parents aren’t giving up their fight to save the school from closing as part of Lynchburg City School’s new facilities plan.

Members of Lynchburg’s City Republican Committee are censuring Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi for actions they say failed to meet their expectations of conduct.

Lynchburg’s Vice Mayor is filing a petition to allow voters and parents directly elect their school board members.

Law enforcement, city leaders and people came to show their support for the department.

Lynchburg City Council determined appointments for three-year terms of office to each school district in a closed session on Tuesday evening.

Members voted 5-2 on June 8, passing a plan that’s four million more than the current budget.

City council voted 4-2 this week to consider hiring a strategist.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – There was a heated exchange between Lynchburg City Council members and school leaders over the LCS budget. Councilmember Chris Faraldi questioned school board chairman Dr. James Coleman during the March 30 work session over what he called compensation. The more than $100 million operating budget would give board members the opportunity to receive health coverage and a $2,400 stipend. “The Virginia code gives local school boards the opportunity to do what our local board did,” said Dr. Coleman as part of his response. The budget also includes LCS asking the city for nearly $40 million, which school leaders say is the same request as last year.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Real estate tax prices could go up, but before that happens, the city council wants you to weigh in. Leaders say the majority of people in the Hill City saw a rise in real estate assessment. While the current rate is $1.11, the city council would need to lower it to $1.03, otherwise, taxes could go up. “Do we really want to be taking more tax dollars from the community? That meeting is on Tuesday, March 30th at 7 p.m. at Lynchburg City Hall.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg City Council members will not be limiting capacity during meetings at this time. Vice Mayor Beau Wright made a motion Tuesday night, asking council if they should consider limiting the number of people, hours before the public was allowed into the open meeting. It was voted down 5-2. Wright says he brought up the issue because Bedford officials had just received a notice for violating Governor Ralph Northam’s executive order. Councilman Chris Faraldi, who voted against it, said limiting the number would infringe on the community’s rights.