Good morning, Lynchburg.

U.S. News & World Report listed Lynchburg (No. 9) on its 2027 ranking of the top 250 places to retire, placing the city among the nation's highest-rated retirement destinations.

Wawa held a grand opening Wednesday morning for its new Wards Road store near Liberty University and Cook Out, and the location is now open to customers.

Comcast Xfinity completed a broadband expansion Wednesday, adding a new high-speed option for nearly 7,000 homes and businesses in Forest; local leaders say the added competition could spur investment, and Xfinity also has projects underway in Buchanan, Campbell County, Lynchburg, and Bedford.

Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, received an honorary Doctor of Humanities from Liberty University during the school's Freedom Uncensored event in Lynchburg.

Lynchburg City Schools leaders reviewed recent state performance results and unveiled a plan to boost student achievement (at last week's school board meeting), outlining targeted supports, timelines, and next steps for the division.

An Eagles Nest Regeneration LLC official spoke at Lynchburg City Council on Oct.

27 about a proposed women’s drug recovery center, outlining planned services, capacity goals, and the next steps as the proposal moves to formal review.

Virginia Tech and Liberty both won on Oct.

28, keeping their seasons rolling as each program heads into the next slate of games this week.