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Retired Lynchburg astronaut reflects on space training

Suhas Bhokare1 month ago1 month ago01 mins

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg retired astronaut is reflecting on his time in space and the depth of what it takes to fly past Earth. As Artemis II prepares to land at 25,000 miles per hour, Leland Melvin, a retired astronaut, mentioned astronauts rely on years of training to remain centered in excessive circumstances…

Old City Cemetery Requests Temporary Removal of Grave Decorations During Clean-Up Week • Lynchburg, VA

Suhas Bhokare2 months ago01 mins

Old City Cemetery (OCC) will observe Clean-Up Week from April 1–7 as half of ongoing upkeep and preservation efforts. During this time, households and guests are respectfully requested to briefly take away private ornamental gadgets from gravesites and the Scatter Gardens. This effort, performed in accordance with established cemetery insurance policies and procedures, permits employees to…