This year, Lynchburg Beacon of Hope has proudly recognized the inaugural graduates of its Stay Close, Go Far scholarship program. Among them were Justin Odedina, Keturah Andress, Skyler Anderson and Justin Kachornvanich, who recently have graduated from local universities and are entering the workforce with a commitment of both giving back to the community and paying it forward to future SCGF students.
Carol Rae Culliton and William Bill Steinke will face each other for District 1; current councilmember Jennifer Nelson will face Patty Cummings for District 4.