Too many people haven’t been taught about the atrocities associated with communism, and too many people are making money working with the Chinese. As a result, modern-day America has lost its moral bearings and doesn’t know the difference between good and evil.

Lynchburg artist Ginger Back has been selected as one of 100 artists whose works will be on display at the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) 31st annual convention July 26-29 at the Summit Hotel Gallery, 5345 Medpace Way in Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Reds pitching struggled to find the strike zone on Opening Day as they walked nine Pittsburgh Pirates, three of whom went on to score, in a 5-4 Bucs' victory March 30. Prior to the game, the Reds' Opening Day festivities included the annual parade, which included marching bands from Lynchburg-Clay High School and Whiteoak High School.

The Lynchburg Lions Club recently presented eight full-screen magnifiers to the Lynchburg Library.