Good morning, Lynchburg.

Destiny White welcomed the first baby born in Lynchburg in 2026 when Georgia Seamster arrived at Virginia Baptist Hospital just after midnight on New Year's Day.

The newborn holds special meaning for the family following a previous loss.

Destiny White and Colby Seamster welcomed their daughter Georgia Faye Seamster (Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital) just after midnight on Jan.

1; she now joins her two older brothers as the first New Year’s baby, turning a once-sad anniversary into a hopeful start.

This week, the Lynchburg Fire Department responded to four house fires, including one in Wyndhurst, and officials advise residents to check smoke detectors and update wiring in older homes to prevent emergencies.

Local residents can fight winter dry skin by choosing moisturizers with ceramides and cholesterol, avoiding fragrance and hot showers, and using a humidifier at night—Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal advises applying petroleum jelly to dry areas and wearing sunscreen for added protection.

Lynchburg property transfers beginning Jan.

1 are being processed as records update local real estate changes. The report will outline active transactions to help residents follow the shifting market.

Lynchburg Road Runners celebrated their annual New Year's Day run on Thursday, January 1 at Riverside Park and downtown Monument Terrace.

Participants ran distances from two to six miles (some choosing to walk), keeping a long-standing tradition of healthy lifestyles and community support.

BrickUniverse: The Immersive Brick Experience 2026

10 AM - 4 PM — River Ridge — Starting at $18 — Experience breathtaking LEGO creations and interactive building zones at this family-friendly event.

Tusk: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Academy Center of the Arts — Ticket info not provided — Experience note-perfect renditions of Fleetwood Mac classics from a seasoned tribute band.