Category Archives: Lynchburg General Info

Angels Overhead

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Alyssa

Fighter jets over Lynchburg on May 21, 2011. Is it the end of the world? No, it was a visit from the Blue Angels, the US Navy flight demonstration team. For three days before their Saturday performance, you heard thunder … Continue reading →

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Saving a piece of history

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Alyssa

In my other life, I was a Class “A” Contractor and restored historic properties. Not a job for the weak at heart. One of my projects was a two-story, four room, Federal style house built in 1841. Sections of its red … Continue reading →

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Lynchburg: College town

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Alyssa

The greater Lynchburg area has a population of about 100,000. I know of some parts of Los Angeles have that many people on a single block (well, maybe not). For a city this small, we have a wide variety of … Continue reading →

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Up from the ruins

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Alyssa

In its heyday, Lynchburg was a major industrial center along the James River, and prior to the Civil War, it was the second richest city in America. Only Newport, Rhode Island was richer. Of all the industries, the most important … Continue reading →

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Alyssa Rides Into Town

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Alyssa

Hi, I’m Alyssa Lyons. I write chick mysteries, specifically the Jordan Davis Mysteries. So what is a chick mystery? It’s an amateur sleuth who is young, hip and always finding a mystery to solve. While occasionally there is some blood, … Continue reading →

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