The cooler weather has arrived, and with it comes many outdoor activities and seasonal dishes, along with a staple of the fall season — the apple. Central Virginia is home to a number of apple orchards, including Seaman’s Orchard in Nelson County and Gross’ Orchard in Bedford […]
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Anthem Lights’ Alan Powell steps off the stage in order to act in Christian movie Liberty University alumnus Alan Powell, who graduated in 2007, is used to performing onstage. He is used to the lights and screaming fans. As a member of the Christian pop band Anthem Lights, he is used to touring the country and singing his heart out. […]
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New food trailer offers big selection of breakfast and lunch items Recently rolling into Lynchburg, Datz “A” Bagel & Coffee is one of the newest food trailers in the local area offering a wide variety of coffee drinks and breakfast foods. According to Datz “A” Bagel & Coffee’s Facebook page, Sept. 1 marked the first week of operation. According to […]
Read moreCatherine Hardee enjoys success With her buzzer in hand, Liberty University alumna Catherine Hardee took on the opportunity to win big bucks Sept. 23 as she played her first round on the television game show, “Jeopardy!” After exhausting all of the questions her first day, Hardee’s winnings came to $12,401 — a result of being the only contestant to answer […]
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A conversation with the university’s most sought-after leader “Okay, Tré, you can come on back now,” his secretary said. For a moment, I felt as if I was back in the eighth grade. I walked through the door and rounded the corner. “Hi, Tré,” President Jerry Falwell said. All of a sudden, memories of my days in grade school left […]
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Theatre Professor Chris Nelson starred in a feature film over summer break It is often said how important it is to form connections with people in college and on the job, because they may prove useful later. Such is true for Chris Nelson, an assistant professor of theatre arts at Liberty University, who starred in the film “As It Is […]
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Liberty bus driver Rick Edwards shows the love of Christ during his daily route Richard Edwards is no ordinary bus driver. He is a counselor, teacher, encourager and friend — all from behind the wheel of a white Liberty University bus. He also happens to be a husband, father of four children and grandfather of three grandchildren. Edwards, who prefers […]
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Young people from around the country visit Liberty’s campus over weekend Liberty University’s College for a Weekend (CFAW) is a four-day, action-packed experience. It is designed to give prospective students a taste of life at the world’s largest Christian university, according to Liberty’s website. Kicking off Thursday afternoon at the Hancock Welcome Center and running through Sunday, CFAW offered a […]
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Joanna Garcia transforms sneakers into something unique Ever since she was a toddler, Joanna Garcia has loved to draw and create. “I started as early as three, I think,” Garcia said. “It started with green stick people drawn on the kitchen wall behind the table. My family didn’t find them until we moved.” Garcia has come a long way from […]
Read moreFreedom 4/24 hosts flash sale A local organization is fighting to save women’s lives. Freedom 4/24 will be hosting a Frocks for Freedom event Sept. 24 and 25. Event organizer Johanna Calfee said it is a flash sale where women can purchase donated clothing, jewelry and accessories such as purses. “We have some really nice clothing,” Calfee said. “People donated […]
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The crowd wrapped around the block of the Vines Center Friday night, Sept. 19, as many were anxious to hear the Italian hip hop artist from New York City, Andy Mineo. A number of fans standing in line were sporting shirts with the logo “1-1-Six” on the back. That is the logo of the […]
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Freshman Olivia Fuller wins scholarship and allows God to guide her future Things tend to look different from 3,000 feet in the air, according to Olivia Fuller. The freshman from Hagerstown, Maryland, has loved planes ever since she was a young girl, and enjoys helping her grandfather — a retired Air Force serviceman — build airplanes. “I am so blessed […]
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Third Day lead singer explores a different sound while performing at Liberty Liberty University students gathered in the LaHaye Event Space Friday, Sept. 19 to hear Mac Powell perform a concert promoting his new country album. Known primarily as the lead singer for the four-time Grammy award-winning Christian band Third Day, Powell has recently branched out and is paying homage […]
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“The Little Mermaid” premieres in the Tower Theater The Tower Theater stage will be “submerged” for the next few weeks, playing host to mermaids, singing fish and an evil sea queen. The Alluvion Stage Company and Liberty University’s Department of Theatre Arts are collaborating for performances of “The Little Mermaid” Sept. 19 through Oct. 5. This is the first time […]
Read moreStuart Schwartz’s blog shares life lessons Blogs are no longer just a hobby for soccer moms with great recipes wanting to share their 20-minute, dine-and-dash techniques with their readers. In this age, blogs provide a platform for an array of articles, from how to deal with noisy roommates to making sock puppets or dealing with difficult seasons of life. Today, […]
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