Lynchburg City Schools has a new alternative transportation program, called the Missed Bus Pickup program, helping kids get to school on time in the mornings with the main goal of helping with attendance.

Lynchburg City Schools opens a new Restorative Suspension Center

Lynchburg City Schools has been awarded an $8.4 million federal grant to better support students with their mental health needs.

Some might say it’s a rebuild.

Winter sports will start even later than expected for one Virginia district. Seminole District Principals met Thursday and decided to delay the start of boys basketball, girls basketball and wrestling until Jan. 4, 2021. The following eight high schools make up the Seminole District: Amherst County, Brookville, E.C. Prior to this decision, each school was scheduled to play four boys and girls basketball games and have one wrestling match prior to Jan. 4. Also, Brown said that several of the district’s teams are currently unavailable for competition due to coronavirus cases and quarantines.

Ohio State led all teams with seven players selected to the three All-America teams, including quarterback Justin Fields, who made the second team. DEFENSEEnds — Chase Young, junior, Ohio State; James Lynch, junior, Baylor. Cornerbacks — Derek Stingley, freshman, LSU; Jeff Okudah, junior, Ohio State. Running backs — J.K. Dobbins, junior, Ohio State; Travis Etienne, junior, Clemson. Guards — Jonah Jackson, senior, Ohio State; Ben Bredeson, senior, Michigan.