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250 new jobs coming to Campbell County

Intersections Inc. will open a call center in the Campbell County town of Altavista, creating 250 jobs. The company provides consumer and corporate identity-risk management services.

The county's economy will likely be bolstered by the influx of new jobs and the associated increase in tax revenue. Homeowners may notice an increase in property values and improved county services.

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Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 7:32am

Campbell County schools lay off 33

The Campbell County School Board eliminated 68 full-time positions, mostly through attrition and leaving openings unfilled. Thirty-three employees were laid off.

The cuts were needed to balance the division's $72 million budget.

School budgets -- and how they are balanced -- are important to homeowners because the schools are supported by taxes. Also, homes located in popular school districts may be more attractive to young families looking to buy.

Read more in the Lynchburg News & Advance....

Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 9:12am

$125 million Campbell County budget approved

Campbell County supervisors approved a $125 million budget, with two supervisors voting "no." The dissenters wanted the school board to reconsider plans to close Gladys Elementary School.

The completed budget keeps taxes at last year's levels, and includes no county employee layoffs or raises. Capital improvement projects put on hold include upgrades to the animal control facility, plans to build a firing range, information technology upgrades, and new vehicles for police, fire, and rescue.

The budget is about $7.5 million less than last year's.

Campbell County school board stands firm on budget

The Campbell County school board has rejected calls by the county board of supervisors to revise its budget in order to keep Gladys Elementary School open.

How best to balance the school budget has been a divisive issue this year, with community members wanting to keep Gladys Elementary open calling instead for cuts to staff and equipment.

Homeowners in Gladys area could see their property values affected by the loss of the school, depending on the proximity and quality of the school to which the district assigns them.

Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 7:14pm

Lynchburg-area officials seek citizen support for water cleanup

MapTech Inc., Virginia’s Region 2000, the City of Lynchburg, and Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality are working on a plan to clean up local waterways, and they are looking for help from everyday citizens.

The plan will be based on a December 2007 assessment by the Environmental Protection Agency that spelled out the volume of bacteria the James River and six of its tributaries could contain and still be safe for recreation, known as the Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL. Studies have shown that the James, as well as Ivy Creek, Fishing Creek, Blackwater Creek, Tomahawk Creek, Burton Creek and Judith Creek contain bacteria levels higher that the TMDL.

Organizers are forming working groups comprised of citizens and officials. The groups will study particular problems in depth, and propose solutions.

Homeowners -- and their property values -- benefit from clean waterways. Not only is clean drinking water a necessity, but sparkling waterways are a great recreational resource that draws prospective buyers.

Posted on Friday, May 7, 2010 - 12:29am

Verizon seeking lower property assessments

verizon Verizon is challenging the assessed value of its property in Virginia. If the move is successful, the telecommunications giant would pay about $500,000 less in taxes in the Lynchburg region.

If its property assessments are lowered, the company will ask for refunds on its 2009 property taxes. A public hearing on the matter will be held in March 2011.

Losing such a significant source of tax revenue would force localities to make up the difference by cutting services or raising money in other areas. Homeowners could see higher taxes and fees as a result.

Read more in the Lynchburgh News & Advance....

Posted on Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 10:32am

$18.9 stimulus grant will bring broadband to south central Virginia

An $18.9 million federal stimulus grant has been awarded to Mecklenburg-based Buggs Island Telephone Cooperative (BIT). The grant will make high-speed broadband access available to every business and residence in 15 counties in south central Virginia.

The project will create 64 jobs, most of them in Mecklenburg.

Fifth District Rep. Tom Perriello assisted BIT with the application process. “This is a real game changer for economic growth and quality of life in our area,” said he said. “Reliable broadband service is the foundation for bringing new jobs and growing our local businesses. It boosts home values and the quality of life in our communities.”

Local governments deal with budget issues

Schools and governments statewide are dealing with declining revenues, in part due to lower property assessments. There aren't a lot of solutions available to officials -- in general, they have to raise taxes, cut services, or both.

Budget pain felt across Virginia

Budget negotiations are wrapping up across Virginia. Local governments had stark choices: raise taxes, cut services, or lay off employees.

Local governments in Virginia making tough decisions to balance budgets

Statewide, counties and cities are pulling out all the stops to find the funds needed to keep their schools and government services up and running. Some are cutting jobs and salaries, many are cutting back on programs, and others are looking for extra money in unusual places.