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Bill proposes bigger bang for fireworks

A bill has been proposed to legalize the sale of larger fireworks in the state of Virginia. Fireworks would be smaller than commercial grade and only sold to those over eighteen. Lawmakers hope that the bill will boost economy and the job market in Virginia. Source.

GLTC service expands access to grocery shopping

The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC) started a free bus service from James River Crossing--a low income residential area--to a local Food Lion. This service is hoped to increase healthy food shopping in Lynchburg's lower income population. This service also opens up job opportunities at the grocery store during the high-traffic GLTC  hours. Source

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey screen new movie in Lynchburg

Celebrity TV producer's Matt Burnett and Roma Downey spoke with Liberty University Students about their upcoming film "Son of God" at the Universities convocation Monday (1/20) morning. The couple stressed their Christian faith and petitioned students to promote their faith centered film. Burnett and Downey hosted a private screening of the film Monday evening at a local theater. Source