Local legislators preview some of their plans ahead of the 2024 General Assembly

The News & Advance

Walker told The News & Advance after the event, workforce is key to the area. He said funding for career and technical education programs is important, because it creates a pipeline of students coming out of school...

Local delegates weigh in on flip of power in House of Delegates
 

ABC-13 WSET

"Since we already have that working relationship on the other side, you're going to probably find more issues we agree on than we disagree on," Walker said. As for those issues, they believe they can compromise...

Gov. Youngkin visits Texas Inn to present resolution honoring Lynchburg staple restaurant

The News & Advance

"Governor Youngkin and I recognize the vital role that small businesses like the Texas Inn play as the backbone of our Commonwealth, fostering economic growth, employment opportunities, and a sense of community..."

Framatome announces Nuclear Technology Academy relaunch with $400K investment

Cardinal News

The nuclear energy company Framatome will invest $400,000 over four years to relaunch its Nuclear Technology Academy, a collaboration with Central Virginia Community College to educate students to become...

Virginia lawmakers discuss upcoming legislative session, veto power, and compromise

ABC-13 WSET

I'm gonna take some extra pens up there for Governor Youngkin this year incase he runs out of ink in his veto pens," Del. Walker said. They said a lot of the policy coming out of the General Assembly will stop at the...

Republican Wendell Walker wins District 52 House of Delegates race

ABC-13 WSET

He also said he understands giving money back to taxpayers is important to voters. "Limited government, lower taxation, better schools, public safety, all are very core issues and that's what the voters responded to..."

Youngkin stops at the Texas Inn to help present House resolution honoring the LYH restaurant

ABC-13 WSET

On July 12, Governor Youngkin made a stop in Lynchburg to help present a House resolution honoring the restaurant. Delegate Wendell Walker, one of the patrons of the resolution, presented the honor with Youngkin...

Bond granted for Liberty High student charged with threatening Bedford school

The News & Advance

Stickney said the commonwealth is reassessing the charge against Snead. She said thanks to the efforts of Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, a state swatting law that becomes effective July 1 of calling...

Lynchburg legislators talk partnerships, concerns ahead of session

The News & Advance

Newman encouraged more regional partnerships, which recently reelected Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, and Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, both echoed in their addresses.

Baseball receives resolution from state representative Wendell Walker

University of Lynchburg

“We are grateful for the support of Delegate Walker during our national championship,” Head Coach Travis Beazley said. “It’s a really cool experience for our players to be recognized for their accomplishments..."

Crime report reveals the impact of failed policies
 

Cardinal News

The contrast could not be more distinct as we head to the voting booth this fall. Our Republican team is working to create safer communities for every Virginian while Democrats are working to make life...

Bedford County Public Schools celebrates student career, military signing day

ABC-13 WSET

Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS), in collaboration with the Bedford County Office of Economic Development, organized a Career and Technical Center (CTE) and Military Signing Day on Thursday...