Lynchburg City Council voted against raising their own salaries Tuesday night.

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.

Juveniles have been charged after firing shots in the 900 block of Cabell Street in Lynchburg.

Lynchburg City continues to battle over education funding as tensions rise and discussions about allocating additional state funding intensify. The community advocates for investing in students' education, while some council members debate using the extra money for tax cuts.

A local festival expected to take place this weekend in Lynchburg has been cancelled, due to recent national events.

Councilman Marty Misjuns was censured during Tuesday night's city council meeting.

Lynchburg City Councilman Marty Misjuns has been censured by Lynchburg City Council.

Lynchburg City Councilman Marty Misjuns held up a laptop that had been shot by a city employee.

The resolution would essentially cease city government communications and training in relation to 'racism' and 'sexism' concepts.

Reed won the vote over councilman Jeff Helgeson by one vote.