Lynchburg

Rising gas prices in Lynchburg, Virginia are prompting local drivers to cut back on trips and reconsider how they get around. The report from WSET highlights how fuel costs are affecting everyday travel decisions for residents in the area. Motorists are reportedly adjusting routines as prices climb at the pump.

New chip-enabled EBT cards are being issued in Lynchburg, Virginia, following a surge in SNAP benefit theft. Thieves have been skimming card data to drain recipients' food assistance funds, and the embedded chips are intended to make cards far harder to clone. Local officials hope the upgrade will protect vulnerable households from losing benefits.